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As my H4 EAD is valid for another two years , I would Like to file COS to H4 status while I am in USA , will my will h1b to H4 cos be effective immediately and I Can continue to work using my H4 EAD card , when I have a Valid H4 I797 A with Valid I94 provided by USCIS before my H1b COS petition... View More 
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
If you are currently on an H1B visa and wish to change your status to H4 while remaining in the United States, you can file a Change of Status (COS) petition. It's important to understand that the COS from H1B to H4 does not become effective immediately upon filing. The change in status will... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
If you currently hold an H-4 EAD and have also received an I-797A approval for H-1B, you have the option to choose which status you wish to maintain. Your H-4 EAD remains valid until its expiration in November 2025, as long as your spouse maintains their H-1B status and you don't violate the... View More
Still waiting for the Fiancée visa interview at the Cd Juarez consulate. My Fiancée is here with me on a tourist visa. If we get married now, will that affect the application for her green card?
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
The fiancé visa states that "If your fiancé(e) marries you within 90 days of being admitted to the United States as a K-1 nonimmigrant, he or she may apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States (a Green Card).
I'm on an H1B visa and I have my previous employer's name on my Visa stamping. I changed employer a year ago and I have a new i-797 with the new employer name. My Wife is on H4 Visa and she also has my old employer's name on the Visa stamping. We are traveling to India. Should go for... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
If your current H1B visa stamp, as well as your wife's H4 visa stamp, are still valid, you generally do not need to get a new stamp just because you changed employers. The visa stamp primarily serves as an entry document. When you return to the U.S., you should present your new I-797 approval... View More
I possess a hunting license (federal law) and an Alien Firearms License ( state law) and also a concealed pistol license.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Your immigration status does not impact your right to use a gun in self defense.
Hello. I'm in the US on a pending asylum case (affirmative asylum and pending for several years now). I found out that I qualify for Canada's express entry programme, which provides me with an equal protection from persecution in my home country. Leagally speaking (from the US side of... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Applying for Canada's Express Entry program while having a pending asylum case in the U.S. could have implications for your U.S. asylum claim. The U.S. authorities might question your fear of persecution if you are willing to consider relocating to another country. Consult an attorney familiar... View More
The applicant did not show up on the first interview because he/she was not medically cleared, and that the clinic requested the applicant to have additional medical tests in multiple dates. Because the applicant failed to show up and the cancellation online and over the phone was too late. So now,... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Missing a U.S. immigrant visa interview is generally not advisable, but consulates and embassies often have procedures for rescheduling. The ability to reschedule will depend on the specific embassy's policies, and you will typically need to contact them directly to arrange a new appointment.... View More
The applicant (family-based visa, F3 married child over 21 years old petitioned by U.S. citizen parent) did not show up on the first interview because he/she was not medically cleared, and that the clinic requested the applicant to have additional medical tests in multiple dates, and now the... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
The applicant should contact the U.S. Consulate where the interview was scheduled and ask that the interview be rescheduled, if the interview date has already passed there should be no need to wait any longer to contact the consulate for a new interview date.
I'm a U.S. lawful permanent resident, and recently my friends from Ukraine have asked me to file I-134As for them. They've mentioned sponsors can pledge all kinds of support, it doesn't have to be financial — it can be just for paperwork and integrating into the U.S. However, when... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Filling out Form I-134A with $0 in the assets section may raise concerns during the visa adjudication process. The form is designed to demonstrate your financial ability to support the beneficiary, so a lack of assets could negatively impact the application. If you don't want to make a... View More
Immediate relative living with us on B-2 visa. Filed I-130, have receipt, under review. Do I need to file I-539 to extend her stay while I-130 is procession? Should I immediately file I-485?
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
If your immediate relative is in the United States on a B-2 visa and you have filed an I-130 petition for them, they can generally stay in the U.S. while the I-130 is pending. The filing of an I-539 to extend their B-2 status may not be necessary if the I-130 is being processed in a timely manner.
I'd like to travel to Scotland in spring of 2024. I have only the one DUI. I have a valid passport and traveled to Ireland in 2022. Weird that I could go to Ireland but not Canada. Will I be allowed into Scotland or will my inadmissible status to Canada prevent my trip?
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
You are inadmissible to Canada due to your DUI conviction, but that does not necessarily mean you will be inadmissible to Scotland. The UK Border Force has the right to refuse entry to anyone they believe is a threat to the UK's security. You can increase your chances of being allowed into... View More
I'm asking for a 94 year old mother who wants to be able to see her son. He came to USA when he was a young boy from Scotland. He is at Snake River Correctional Institution, Ontario, OR however, I live in Seattle, WA.
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
When an inmate completes a 15-year sentence, the possibility of visiting their mother before deportation depends on immigration status, legal restrictions, and logistical considerations. Consulting an immigration attorney specializing in deportation and family visitation rights is recommended for... View More
The petition was approved and "sent to Department of State NVC center". Do I need to send my cancellation request to them or USCIS office or both? Also, can my sister find alternative family sponsor (outside of my family) to sign the I-864 Affidavit of Support form? I am worried my... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2023
The I-130 is step 1 of a multi-phase process. The I-130 in essence simply validates the legal sibling relationship between you and your sister--that you and your sister are indeed sisters--and nothing more. If you do nothing further, NVC will eventually cancel out the process; if no activity after... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2023
No you should not have any problems flying from your state to Arizona.
Please walk with your valid work permit, an unexpired passport and/or driver's License
Hello, I'm a german citizen who visited her boyfriend in the US without the intention of getting married. Now we decided that we want to get married and are confused with the laws. I also don't want to go back to Germany and want to stay here and we want to start the green card process on... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
Das sollten Sie am besten direkt mit einem Rechtsanwalt besprechen.
We do not have original copies of the forms we submitted to USCIS, however, should we refill those forms out to bring? They would not exactly match the ones we submitted though and the date wouldn't be right.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It’s great to hear you're preparing for your adjustment of status interview. While it's always best to have all of your original documents with you, don't worry if you don't have them all. Just take what you have available with you to the interview. The USCIS officer... View More
We sponsored a family from Ukraine and let them stay with us for several months. They moved out a few months ago. Now they are accusing us of throwing away some of their important paperwork which supposedly came to our house by mail about a month's ago. We haven't been in contact with a... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
If you signed an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) to sponsor a family member from Ukraine, you are legally responsible for providing financial support to that person if they are unable to support themselves. However, if you no longer wish to continue sponsoring the family member and providing... View More
Overbearing mother insisted on paying her son's child support obligation after he got his green card immigration. Low income at first, but she refused to give her son money so he could pay directly. My stepson is very involved with his child, but technically has made no child support payments... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
To become a U.S. citizen, the applicant must meet certain requirements, including showing that they have been a person of good moral character during the statutory period (typically five years before applying for naturalization). Paying child support is a factor that can be considered in the good... View More
I have a sealed record from when I was under 18 and I am planning to travel to India for 2-3 months. This was originally a felony but got reduced to a misdemeanor and later sealed.
Also, Would I have to check the boxes that state criminal records? Because it is a sealed record?
answered on Jan 27, 2023
In general, if your criminal record has been sealed, it means that it is not accessible to the public, and it should not be considered when applying for most jobs, housing, or other opportunities. However, when it comes to international travel, the rules can be more complicated. It is possible that... View More
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