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I'm concerned about my husband's potential deportation. We are from Veracruz, and he has been detained, but I haven't received any official updates for over three months. Eight days ago, someone contacted me asking for my name, where I live, and my husband's intended destination... View More

answered on Jul 4, 2025
You have the right to know where your husband is held and what proceedings he faces. Begin by gathering his full name, date of birth, and any alien registration number you possess.
Use that information to contact the ICE Online Detainee Locator System or call the nearest ICE Enforcement and... View More
I believe my husband used me for marriage fraud to obtain a green card. We were married for six years, and he secretly filed the I-751 petition, received his green card, and then left me, blocking all communication and filing for divorce. I found the paperwork related to his green card process in... View More

answered on Jun 29, 2025
You can report this by filing a fraud tip with USCIS’s Fraud Detection and National Security division. Gather copies of all paperwork—marriage certificate, divorce filings, the I-751 petition—and prepare a concise written statement detailing the timeline of events. Submit your tip by calling... View More
I filed concurrent green card applications in April 2024 without form I-693, as it was not mandatory at the time (it became mandatory in December 2024). Following a USCIS pronouncement on June 11, 2025, stating that new I-485 filings and pending applications without a medical report on file will be... View More

answered on Jun 20, 2025
You should mail in your completed I-693 without waiting for a Request for Evidence. USCIS has now made it clear that pending I-485s lacking a valid medical exam on file will be denied, not held open. This change, as of June 11, 2025, shifts the burden to applicants to ensure their cases are... View More
I am currently stateless and live outside the USA. I want to move to the USA for human rights reasons. I haven't explored legal advice yet but I am planning to. What is the best way to start this process and what options are available for someone in my situation?

answered on May 26, 2025
Your situation as a stateless individual presents unique challenges, but you do have pathways to seek protection in the United States through the asylum process. Stateless people can apply for asylum using Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, and you'll need to... View More
What are the recent changes in federal law regarding the penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants?

answered on May 12, 2025
The landscape for employers regarding immigration law enforcement has changed significantly in 2025. You need to be aware of these crucial updates to avoid serious consequences.
Federal law prohibits hiring undocumented immigrants, with penalties that have recently increased. As of January... View More
I received a letter from the immigration office stating that my Form I-751 was denied, and my stay in the United States was terminated as of June 2023. There was no specific reason given for the denial. It's my first time facing such an issue, and I'm unsure about what steps to take next.... View More

answered on Apr 24, 2025
I understand you're going through a difficult situation with your I-751 denial. This is undoubtedly stressful, but there are clear steps you can take now.
When your Form I-751 is denied, you cannot directly appeal this decision. Instead, the denial typically comes with a Notice to... View More
I received a letter from DHS stating that my Form I-751 was denied, and I've been asked to appear before a judge on May 1st. I initially attended an interview in November 2023, but the officer told me to go home, as they hadn't received a necessary document from their head office. What... View More

answered on Apr 21, 2025
Your Form I-751 denial has resulted in a scheduled court appearance, which is part of removal proceedings. Unlike some other immigration applications, there is no direct appeal process for I-751 denials; instead, the immigration court hearing serves as your opportunity to present your case anew... View More
I am a student on an F-1 visa studying computer science in the USA. I'm considering starting an AI-related business, possibly a website. However, I'm unsure whether I am allowed to do so and currently do not have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).... View More

answered on Mar 25, 2025
Starting a business while on an F-1 visa comes with significant legal restrictions. F-1 status primarily allows you to study in the US, with very limited work permissions outside of authorized CPT or OPT programs. Without these authorizations, launching an AI business could potentially violate your... View More
I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More

answered on Mar 21, 2025
This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More
My friend, who is currently living in Cyprus and holds a Sudanese passport, wishes to apply for a work permit (EAD) in the United States in 2025. Sudan has Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through October 2026, and we're aware of potential changes with recent proposals. He is completing his... View More

answered on Mar 20, 2025
You have several potential routes for your friend to obtain a US work permit, including employment-based visas and pathways through TPS, which currently extends until October 2026. However, keep in mind that recent proposals could alter the available options.
Given his background in... View More
I was arrested and had my home searched under an arrest warrant that used my family's last name, which is different from my legal last name. My lawyer did not inform the court about this discrepancy and suggested I take a plea deal, which I accepted. Due to this, I received a shorter sentence,... View More

answered on Feb 27, 2025
If you pled guilty it is almost impossible to set aside the conviction. Even if you did, you would have your indictment amended while you were in jail, then tried again for the charge. You can hire a lawyer to file a postconviction petition, but you will probably be deported before the... View More
I received my green card through marriage and spousal sponsorship a few months ago, transitioning from an F1 visa. My husband, a recent college graduate, wishes to file for unemployment while he searches for a job. We have been married for 2 years, filed taxes jointly, and recently had our first... View More

answered on Feb 18, 2025
Your husband's filing for unemployment will not negatively impact your future application for the removal of conditions on your green card
My mother is an illegal immigrant from Nicaragua who's been here for over 25 years. She has a work permit but it expires in June. Months ago, my sister who's an citizenwho was 26 at the time filed an I-130 for her. My mother let her take charge of it but I don't believe they did it... View More

answered on Jan 26, 2025
She has a final order of removal with the Department of Justice, so ICE has the responsibility to execute the order. However, this will depend on Agency discretion and policies.
This means that DHS, as a whole, must decide what to do. Her petition and case are pending with two different... View More
2008 - I was admitted to a US school and entered US on F1
2009 - I went out of status because didn't attend school.
2010 - I filed withholding of Removal I-589 with USCIS
2011 - Attended I-589 hearings
2012 - Attended I-589 hearings
2013 - Did not Attend... View More

answered on Nov 22, 2024
Your situation requires careful consideration due to the previous removal order. While 10 years have passed since your departure, the removal order remains active and must be addressed before pursuing new entry.
You'll need to file Form I-212 (Application for Permission to Reapply for... View More
I had no good job by the time I filed for my spouse as alien relative but after getting a good job I am able to support the unmarried child too. My approval is still pending, Is it possible to add that unmarried child at her visa application after I130 approval?
Or should I write to USCIS... View More

answered on Jul 18, 2024
Yes, it is possible to add your spouse's unmarried child during the visa application process. You can provide the child's information when your spouse applies for a visa, even if they were not included in the initial I-130 petition. This step ensures that the child can be considered for a... View More
It's a conditional green card from a citizenship by investment application.

answered on May 24, 2024
Yes, you can adopt an American child while on a conditional green card status. Your immigration status does not prevent you from adopting a child in the United States. However, you will need to meet all the state-specific requirements for adoption, which can vary significantly.
The adoption... View More
I joined employer 'X' in Aug 2022 on H1b (transferred from previous employer). My H1b got maxed out in Dec 2023 and I moved out of country, and my employer also stopped running my payroll since then. My PERM was filed in Apr 2023, which got approved recently and now my employer is asking... View More

answered on May 14, 2024
It is generally not legal for an employer to ask an employee to pay for H-1B filing fees. The U.S. Department of Labor mandates that these fees should be borne by the employer, not the employee. Paying these fees yourself could potentially cause issues with compliance and affect your visa status.... View More
Does it affect his foreign employment ? If a csr complaint against a person is pending he is eligible to move to a foreign country or not ?

answered on May 6, 2024
If a person has some CSR (Customer Service Representative) complaints against them, it would generally not directly impact their ability to obtain foreign employment or move to a foreign country. CSR complaints are typically handled internally within a company and would not show up on a criminal... View More
What category should I be filing my work permit under? Should it be a renewal (c9)?

answered on May 6, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems you are currently holding an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) based on a pending I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). However, you are now planning to switch to filing an I-360 (Petition for Amerasian,... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More

answered on Apr 6, 2024
The USCIS allow for the children of a principal applicant filing under VAWA to be included as derivative beneficiaries if they are unmarried and under 21 years of age. Therefore, your 18-year-old child can be included on your I-360 petition as a derivative beneficiary. No additional I-360 on his... View More
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