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answered on Oct 28, 2015
This is a three step process, first step is to file a police complaint and have a copy of the police complaint with you when you travel. Second step is to file a form I90 to replace your stolen green card which costs about $460 for the application alone. The final step if to set up an info pass... View More 
answered on Oct 21, 2015
There are a lot of other information missing, but generally if the green card is family based and you are marrying the person before they get the green card then the person getting the green card will be in big trouble. Because there are different categories for family based green cards, you should... View More
My friend left the US due to an emergency, his father died and needed to go back to the Philippines immediately. He did not realize that his passport would be less than 6 months valid at the time of his flight back to the US. The only option he has is to request passport extension (1 year) because... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2015
I get a feeling i have answered this before, he needs to extend his passport or have proof that he atleast applied for extension. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not... View More
I'm currently in the U.S. under DACA and would like to visit my friend in Canada. I understand I can visit Canada under Advanced Parole, but unfortunately my situation doesn't fall into any of the categories for approved Advanced Parole.
Are there other ways I can visit Canada?... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2015
If your situation does not fall under the categories then no you will not be able to travel to canada. You can still apply for an advance parole to see if you get it but it will take a long time, but its worth giving it a try. All the best.
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My parents are going to get divorce in the future. Can I start paperwork to bring only my mom to the US? Or do I have to wait for them to divorce first?
answered on Sep 22, 2015
You do not have to wait for the divorce, you can start applying for your mom only. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your... View More
I am OPT student from Hong Kong and now working at preschool in Seattle. I graduated in Dec 2014 with a BA - Humanities degree. My OPT card will expired on Jan 2016.
I asked my boss from preschool about apply for working visa, and she is really support me. But the problem is I have to go... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2015
If you want to go back to hong kong that is fine, your employer can apply for your work visa and do it through consular processing (meaning it will be processed in the us consulate in hong kong) and once the visa is approved you can enter the USA with the new visa. Without knowing your job position... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2015
F4 is a family immigration visa for the siblings of US citizens. If you have a US citizen brother or sister, they will be able to sponsor for a green card through an F4 visa. All the best.
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our oldest son is a US citizen and he is applying for our green card. we came here in 2012 on E2 visa along with our youngest child who is 13 yrs old and is a dependent .
our E2 expires in a year. in that case how do we keep our youngest child with us on a legal status or is their anyway... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2015
If your oldest son is a US citizen he will be able to help you, your wife and your younger child too. He can apply for a green card for you and the kid or he can apply for a green card for you and an F4 for the kid. All the best.
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I have green card for only 11 months if we divorce am I going to lost my green card?
answered on Jul 21, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question. Seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Should the wedding be in the US or Canada?? Do we have to wait for permanent residence status for American citizen to live in Canada after the wedding??
answered on Jul 20, 2015
You should ask this question in a canadian immigration forum. This forum is for the USA immigration law. All the best.
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answered on Jul 22, 2015
There is no age limit for apply Student Visa. Talk to an immigration attorney, they will be able to assist your friend's son with this process. All the best.
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hello, i was denied Nonimmigrant visa Last Month (june)at the US Consulate in Lagos, Now my addmission letter is out in Washington DC and im to resume August 11,I want to know if i can apply for a student Visa
answered on Jul 22, 2015
It is hard to say because you have not shared many other information such as why you were denied entry and what kind of non immigrant visa you applied for. Talk to an attorney in private about all the details and then you will know if you can apply for a student visa. All the best.... View More
He is a U.S. Citizen and he will be 21 in 3 years we support his education
answered on Jul 13, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I wrote an app to make money for about a year and recently realized its illegal and I quitted, my employer is petitioning for my eb3 now, will this affect my application? How can I mitigate the risk?
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Did you pay taxes on that money? Was that money from a company in the US or outside? If an officer asks you, you will have to disclose it. And you might get into trouble if you have not paid taxes on those earnings, consider a consultation with an attorney to talk about this in private. All the... View More
I am a USA citizen working in Taiwan. I want my 15 year old son to begin school in Washington. He is a USA citizen also. I need his Taiwanese mother to take care of him there. Note, his mother and I are not married. I was wondering if there is any kind of visa she can apply for so that she... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2015
You can find more information about different types of visa (work visa and self petition) on our website. If the mother meets one of the listed statuses, complete the contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with the case. Good luck
I am on OPT Stem Extension currently which is valid till June 2016. I am working with EMC and they filed my H1B application. I have received the receipt notice (I-797C). I want to quit my job because I have a better opprtunity - an offer from Company B but they have an immediate requirement and... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2015
Seek for advice from an experience attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
SHE SAID IF WE ENTER INTO ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTIFICATE SHE CAN STAY FOR 4 YRS WITH OUT MARRYING THEN APPLY FOR GREEN CARD WHILE HERE
answered on Jun 14, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on Jun 15, 2015
You can find more information about different types of visa (work visa and self petition) on our website. If you meet one of the listed statuses, complete the contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with the case. Good luck
answered on Jun 17, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on Mar 29, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case. Complete contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en for primary consultation. Good luck.
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