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answered on Dec 15, 2015
If you are a US citizen you can petition him to come here, the fiance petition might take about 6 months at least. If you marry him in el salvador he will get his green card(considering he does not have any other issues) within 6 to 8 months (again, considering you are a US citizen). Talk to an... View More 
I have new petition and new i797 with me.
We wanted to start a the green card application once I am back from France, but I am worried they won't accept my application since I left the country
answered on Dec 7, 2015
In this situation you can continue the process from France, it takes almost the same time as it does if you were in the US. The only difference is you will not be able to come to the US until you get your green card. Contact an immigration attorney to prepare the documentation for you and get... View More
Hello,
I have some questions about the J Visa wavier
1- I was a PhD student in the US and was having a J Visa with the condition of the 2 years home residency. After finishing my PhD, I went back to my home country for only one year and then come to the US as a research associate... View More
I am from India. I got my L1B Visa on May 2013 under employer's blanket petition. Its due expiration on May 2016. What are the ways for my employer to retain me for 2 more years after the expiration in May 2016. Can the employer apply for extension under Premium processing option with USCIS?... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2015
Premium processing takes 15 business days. In order to apply for a new L1B petition you should have spent one complete year outside the USA. You can however apply for a L1 visa extension. Please work with an immigration attorney to help you with this process. All the best.
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Hi I am an international student here yesterday I was going to my home waiting for the bus. Bus came that guy went first and asked me a change but I don't have any change then he punched me to my chin and pushed me I fall from the bus I got bruise on my chest and feel sore on my face and I... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2015
Hello,
Sorry about the incident, you might be able to apply for a U visa if you meet certain requirements. However more facts and information is needed, you should immediately contact an immigration attorney as this could be a huge positive for you to get a green card through the U visa.... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2015
If you are talking about moving back permanently you will have to wait at least until you become a US citizen too so you can move back. But if you are just talking about visiting or staying for less than 6 months at once you can do so as soon as you get your green card. Please contact an... View More
HI ,
I have filed H1B for my wife on March 2015 .Its got picked up in lottery and acknowledged with petition number .After that till now I dont see any update on that saying its in security check.So my question is could I file her H4 as a dependent of mine .Please advice.
answered on Dec 29, 2015
No, if she is consular processing then you must obtain your approval, which she will need to present at her interview.
HI I WAS CAUGHT SHOPLIFTING ABOUT ONE AND A HALF YEAR AGO NO POLICE WERE INVOLVED AND I RECEIVED A CIVIL DEMAND LETTER AND I PAID THE FINE NOW I AM APPLYING FOR NATURALIZATION .WILL THAT INCIDENT AFFECT ME IN MY CITIZENSHIP PROCESS?
answered on Nov 11, 2015
If you were never arrested or convicted you should be fine. I would suggest however to take the documents related to this incident to the interview and only show them if the interviewer asks you about the incident. All the best.
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I have been a permanent resident for 17 years, I am working on applying for my citizenship. I recently went to my home country, my nephew is 18 years old. He has not gone to school and does not work. His parents, my brother, cannot afford to get him the correct help. I want to bring him to the U.S.... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2015
Honestly you can not do anything to bring here even if you are US citizen. You may however have him request a humanitarian parole to come here to he can handle his medical treatments in the US but it is a very risky process and the approval rate is very low. He can however apply for a student visa... View More
I am the intended immigrant on I-130 i dont live in united states , my wife income is not enough to sponsor me, and i am looking into sponsor my self i have business in my home country and i will have a manager to run my business when i move to united states
answered on Nov 2, 2015
A business overseas will not be enough to sponsor yourself, you will need to have all the amount in liquid assets if they are outside the US. If it is inside the US immovable assets may count. Contact an immigration attorney to help you with this problem. All the best.
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I am the intended immigrant on I-130 i dont live in united states , my wife income is not enough to sponsor me, and i am looking into sponsor my self i have business in my home country and i will have a manager to run my business when i move to united states .
answered on Oct 28, 2015
You may be able to sponsor yourself but you will be expected to show liquid assets, having a business or a house abroad will not count. I would suggest you contact an immigration attorney who would be able to guide you through this process. All the best.
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I'm married to US citizen and came here as F-1 student visa holder Lost my status last year. Need help with low fee and payment plans will be more helpful.
answered on Oct 22, 2015
You should contact attorneys in private to discuss pricing and payment plan options. We are not allowed to discuss prices here because this is a public forum. All the best.
Shan Potts Esq,
888 333 1832.
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Filing docs for spouse and it needs certificate number, I am currently on a business trip for the extended period so do not have original on me.
Hello, I am citizen and she entered country with B2 visa. We got married a month ago. I collecting docs but worry that will miss dead line
answered on Oct 15, 2015
First of all you are doing everything to fast which is going to raise a lot of questions. Your first mistake was to get married under a tourist visa, if you knew you were going to get married you should have opted for a fiance visa. Now she is going to questions about this, she was granted tourist... View More
hello, i just got married and my husband is an immigrant currently on F-1 Visa, and has an OPT-EAD card that allows him to work for a year till July 2016. Do i have to still file form 1-765 for employment authorization for him again, when filing the 1-485?
answered on Sep 29, 2015
You will first file I-130 with which you will file the I-765 once it gets approved he will have a EAD and when you file I-485 and if it gets approved he becomes a permanent resident and does not require a EAD. If you are not aware of the process I highly recommend having an attorney help you. All... View More
I am a US citizen and willing to adopt a child abroad from Pakistan {non-hauge convention country}.According to law i have to take over the child for two whole years before i can apply for him to come over to USA. What is the possibility for me to bring my adopted child as tourist while i am... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2015
In order to bring someone to the United states you will need a visa for that person. Talk to an immigration attorney first to find out what options work for you. All the best.
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I am currently living in Tunisia with my husband and we would like to come home to America. My mom would like to be a joint sponsor as I don't have enough income and assets.
She and my step-dad are on SSDI (not SSI) don't make quite enough per month and don't have assets... View More
I have the copies of I94; however, I lost the original I94 on my passport. I know that it is okay to send a copy to USCIS for I130 and I485 but USCIS requires people to bring their original documents for the interview day, including I94. Is it going to be okay to tell them that I lost my I94? Can I... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2015
Just go to google.com and type I-94 and click on the one that says "I-94 - Homeland Security" and hit agree on the first page and enter your details on the second page and you can get your most recent I94. All the best.
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I came to state two and half year ago with student visa. Now I turned Gay, if I return to my country I will be killed or executed. So is there any way to remain in USA and safe my life?
answered on Sep 4, 2015
Yes, you can apply for asylum if you have credible fear of returning to your country. Talk to an experienced immigration attorney to help you with this process. All the best.
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