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Have a previous Masters in Engineering - went to work in Singapore for 4 yrs without using my OPT. Came back for business school, have an offer from a company in USA (with e-verify). If I do not get my H1B on my first try, can I apply for a STEM extension based on my previous Masters?
answered on Feb 17, 2016
Most likely not, if you are requesting OPT for the masters you completed recently you need to have STEM course materials in that matters. Talk to your school's DSO to help you in this matter. All the best.
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I will become a US Citizen by the end of February. In December I was going to marry my girlfriend who is currently on a J-1 Visa, without the 2 year requirement, but we didn't know if it mattered if we get married before or after I am a citizen. We are thinking that we can get married before I... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2016
If you sponsor your spouse after you become a US citizen the time it takes for your spouse to receive the green card is about 6 to 8 months. If you sponsor your spouse when you are not a US citizen the process might take longer than 8 months depending upon which country your spouse is from. So I... View More
He asked me to pay more otherwise he will called immigration officer and will say that I have not paid him. I have all bank receipt that I have paid him. Please help me.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
Well the only thing should do right now is to get an attorney. Posting the question on this platform is not going to help, many attorneys including me offer free consultations. Make use of them. All the best.
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answered on Dec 3, 2015
Is the child already in the US? You will most likely have to apply at the next nearest embassy if the embassy in your country in closed. If the child is already in the US, then yes you may be able to apply here. All the best.
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But it got dismissed and I ask for a expungement. this week I got a letter and my expungement was approved. I am a j1 visa holder and my program just ended this month and was planning to marry my American citizen boyfriend but he still goes to college and has a part time job will there be a problem... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2015
You need to go see an immigration attorney, they rarely answer questions here.
I am on a j1 visa program and planning to get married soon if I apply for change of status will it affect the process? Is there possibility I will get deny for filling a adjustment of status since I have a charged before? I need your advice, thanks in advance
answered on Sep 18, 2015
If it was dismissed you might not have any problems. But if you are marrying the person who was involved in the domestic violence arrest you might have some trouble. Talk to an immigration to find out how you can navigate around this. All the best.
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answered on Jul 21, 2015
It depends. Seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Person is to be release on a Saturday then the hold kicks in.
answered on Jul 7, 2015
It depends but you are correct its only business day and weekends do not count. All the best.
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I am from Tennessee. My partner and I are planning to be married in August now that the SCOUTS passed same sex marriage. I know we have to apply for a license, my question is this: my partner is undocumented from Mexico. What documents would he need to provided other than a passport or will that be... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2015
For marriage license, you should contact the local court for specific information. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Already filed to remove conditions on green card.
answered on May 9, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on Feb 4, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case. Complete contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with your case. Good luck.
and want to move back there (Ontario) permanently but have had 2 dui's within 10 years. What do I need to do.
answered on Jan 26, 2015
You should discuss with a Canadian Immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Can he still come back after 6 months of his stay outside the US?
answered on Apr 27, 2013
If a person stays out of the United States more than six months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers can question you and ask the reason for your being out of the country so long. He then admit you with a warning regarding overstays abroad. If you are out of the country more than one year,... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2013
I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case in order to maximize the possibilities... View More
I applied for I-129 (new employment)and received an approval for my dependent we applied by mistake for I-539 and got denial, received a letter containing that she is out of status, need to leave usa but we can apply for motion to reopen the case , I-94 is valid till 2011, don't know what to do?
answered on Jan 5, 2011
You urgently need to consult with an attorney with substantial experience in employment-based immigration. Each day that your dependent remains out of status or arguably out of status, your chances of fixing the problem diminish.
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