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I am a US citizen planning to marry a Yemeni citizen in Egypt. The Egyptian embassy isn't accommodating any marriage certificate notary appointments. If we get the marriage certificate notarized at the Yemeni embassy in Egypt, will it be recognized in the US, particularly in Maryland?... View More 
answered on Apr 14, 2025
So the US immigration service will recognize any marriage performed anywhere in the world as valid, as long as the marriage where performed, is recognized as valid. So if there seems to be any doubt that the service and ceremony that will be performed in the country in the Middle East will be... View More
My wife and I have unpaid back taxes exceeding $165,000, but there's a hold on our passports from the IRS. We haven't applied for hardship status yet. We hired a company to help with an offer in compromise, but it seems to be a scam—they delayed submitting it last month. This passport... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2025
To get the IRS passport hold lifted, you’ll need to resolve the “seriously delinquent tax debt” status. That means either paying the balance down below the threshold (around $62,000 for 2025) or entering into an official agreement like an installment plan or accepted Offer in Compromise.... View More
I'm a Canadian conditional green card holder, sponsored by my wife. I entered the U.S. on a B-2 visa in April 2023, married a couple of months later, and received my green card in March 2024. I have no criminal record or legal issues. We've planned a trip to Italy for less than 10 days at... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Your conditional green card will allow you to exit and enter the United States for vacation trips. You should not stay out of the country for more than six months at a time, and you should bring your conditional green card with you at all times as well as your passport. As long as the conditional... View More
I recently discovered that the Social Security Administration has the wrong date of birth for me, which caused my tax return to be rejected. I found out about this issue a month ago when I applied for my tax return and confirmed it with the Social Security office. Since I am undocumented, I have no... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Your situation presents a challenging intersection of tax compliance and immigration status. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) has incorrect biographical information for an undocumented individual, it creates complications for tax filing that require careful navigation. The request for... View More
I have been a green card holder for five years, obtained through marriage, and we have been married for six years. We have reliably filed joint tax returns each year. When applying for citizenship, will previous years’ tax forms be reviewed, or do they just check that joint returns were filed?
answered on Mar 28, 2025
The citizenship application asks if you owe any overdue taxes, and you may be asked about tax filing history, as part of the good moral character determination. Depending on the officer you may also be asked to provide copies of your taxes/tax transcripts for the past 5 years and the officer may... View More
I called the police on my dad due to a domestic assault incident where he hit my sister with a frying pan. We are living in Virginia, pending asylum, and worried about our immigration status. My dad was taken by the police for a few hours and then released with a court date on March 28th. He... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
This situation is serious, and it’s understandable to be concerned about how it could impact your asylum case. If your dad is formally charged with domestic assault, it could have immigration consequences, including the risk of deportation. Certain criminal convictions, especially those involving... View More
I am on an H1B visa, and my employer has recently allowed me to work remotely. My official residence address in Michigan differs from the new address mentioned in my LCA, but it is still just 40 miles from my company’s work site, which remains the same. I've been spending most of my time at... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
Your current arrangement may present compliance risks under H1B address regulations. Although your official residence and the LCA-listed location in Michigan remain close to your primary worksite, regularly residing at your relative's home in Virginia could be viewed as a material change.... View More
I am a small one-person LLC online startup retail business owner. I started the business in July 2024, and my sales have been growing since then. I plan to file taxes for the first time for FY 2024, and I have never previously filed any H1B petition. I'm interested in hiring an H1B-sponsored... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
This is not an area that I am familiar with, but I wanted you to have some general information about this.
An H-1B employee is a foreign professional who works in the United States on a temporary visa in a specialty occupation. The H-1B is a nonimmigrant visa category.
Eligibility:... View More
I am the petitioner for a family member's immigration process and am providing an Affidavit of Support. If the beneficiary is earning above the federal poverty level, am I still required to provide financial support?
answered on Feb 26, 2025
The petitioner always has to file an affidavit of support 864 form even if you don’t make the minimum income necessary to be their sponsor. The beneficiaries income can also count if they have legal permission to work and that income can be reflected on the 864 form. If you do not make the... View More
I received a notice about an extra remitted payment concerning my work permit renewal, which is based on my Form I-485 application. I'm not sure why I received this notice, and I need guidance on what steps to take next.
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
Receiving a notice about an extra remitted payment for your work permit renewal linked to your Form I-485 application can be confusing. This notice typically indicates that USCIS requires additional funds to process your application, possibly due to a fee increase that occurred after your initial... View More
I am undocumented and living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I'm concerned about whether I can obtain a driver's license, as I need it to commute to school. What are my options or the process involved in obtaining a driver's license given my circumstances?
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
Yes, you can obtain a driver's license in Virginia regardless of your immigration status, thanks to the Driver Privilege Card (DPC) program that began on January 1, 2021. This program allows undocumented residents to legally drive in Virginia after meeting specific requirements.
To... View More
I'm a Nicaraguan parolee who has been in the US for less than 2 years, I arrived on July 18, 2023, and I'm worried about how the new executive orders could affect me.
The memorandum for USCIS for January 23, 2025 (attached) says:
"Parole shall not be regarded as an... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2025
If your asylum application was received after the one-year filing deadline, it could complicate your case, but it doesn’t automatically mean you’re ineligible for protection. U.S. immigration laws allow exceptions to the one-year rule for “extraordinary circumstances” or if you can show... View More
The producer is from India and it’s a freelancing work. Female lead demanded money which I zelle to her. She demanded photoshoot and video shoots. I did flight tickets and rehearsed for the song. I got to know she’s not authorized to work later after couple of shoots and got some footage. There... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2025
If there were no contracts signed, it may be challenging to recover the money directly, but it’s not impossible. Since you paid her for services and later found out she wasn’t authorized to work, you might argue that her misrepresentation led you to incur unnecessary expenses. Keep all... View More
We are legally married.
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
This sounds like an incredibly stressful situation, and I understand your concern about potentially being separated from your child. Immigration and custody matters deeply affect families, and it's natural to feel worried.
Your rights as the father are protected under U.S. law since... View More
How long will take time to get his work permit / green card?
I need to know, how much is your total fee?
Are you charging by each appointment?
Or total charge ?
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answered on Jan 14, 2025
You can pursue alternate visa options or adjustment of status if your original sponsor withdraws support. You could consider requesting a discretionary extension or a change of status to a different visa category, if eligible.
You might file an application for adjustment of status based on... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
When you apply as a K1 visa sponsor, your primary focus will be on proving your ability to support your fiancé(e) financially. The immigration authorities mainly review your financial records, employment history, and overall ability to meet the income requirements. Your mental health history is... View More
We are getting married in America, but we are going to be living in Germany starting a week later (I am a German Citizen) . I have an ESTA visa. Would I need a different visa to get married? I was also wondering if it would be possible to ever live in the US if we got married without the K1 visa.... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2025
You can marry in the USA while on an ESTA visa without needing a different visa, as the ESTA allows you to enter the country for tourism or short visits, which includes attending a wedding. However, it's important to ensure that your primary purpose is not to immigrate, as using ESTA for that... View More
It was considered only for my own benefit but I want to reunite my very ill grandmother with my Biological Mother. Could i sponsor my mom? And why she keeps being denied a visa to come here for a few days? It’s the second time she tried.
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
I understand this is an emotionally complex situation, especially with your grandmother being ill and your desire to reunite her with your biological mother. This must be difficult for everyone involved.
Immigration and visa situations can be complicated, and there are many reasons why visa... View More
Similarly if Cuban husband is us citizen can he file i130 and I485 for wife without doing a family support affidavit?
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
When you enter the USA on an I-94 parole, filing an I-130 and I-485 typically requires a family support affidavit. This affidavit, known as Form I-864, demonstrates that you have adequate financial support and are not likely to rely on public benefits. Without this affidavit, your application might... View More
Hello, I came across a job posting with the following statement: "To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2024
I understand your concern about the job posting you came across. An equal opportunity employer is obligated to comply with laws that prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
However,... View More
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