I am an undocumented immigrant (I entered the US legally and overstayed a visa) and I got married last year to an american citizen. She now wants a divorce. How could this affect my stay in the US?
answered on Dec 21, 2018
Usually when an immigrant marries a U.S. citizen and the U.S. citizen files a petition for permanent residence on behalf of the immigrant, the immigrant is granted conditional permanent resident status until the couple has been married for two years. This two year conditional period is supposed to... View More 
I ran into an issue with my H1 B. My H1 B is approved by an employer and starts from Oct 1st, 2018. But my employer terminated my employment on Sept 17th, 2018 and he applied for a withdrawal of H1 B petition to USCIS on Sept 20th,2018. So I can get back to my STEM OPT (Valid Untill 2020) right? I... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2018
Your OPT is independent from your H1B, so if your OPT EAD is still valid, then you can continue working with it.
What steps should i take to change status? I'm considering an HB1 and then later permanent residency
answered on Jun 6, 2018
Your employer should submit an H-1B petition for you in April. If you are selected in the H-1B lottery, you can get an H-1B visa. Otherwise, if you are eligible for STEM-OPT, make sure that your employer is on E-Verify and that way you can get another 2 years on OPT.
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I was born in the Philippines, immigrated to America, and now my mom has gained US citizenship. Have I lost my Filipino status or not? Consequently, how long will I be permitted to stay in the Philippines? I'm asking because I'm tired of living in America and I'd like to return to... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2018
If you are under 18 at the time your mother got citizenship, you are automatically a US. That doesn’t mean you give up your Filipino citizenship.
We recommend you get both a US passport and a Filipino passport. That way you can easily travel back and forth.
A religious organization has asked her to stay for a year, and filed an I-129 petition for adjustment of status to R. She would like to go on a short mission trip for 2 weeks, and may be able to obtain more time on her I-94 on re-entry; but her I-129 has already been filed.
answered on Oct 24, 2017
That’s risky. Customs officers will question your intent. You would be coming to the US on a tourist visa but the fact that an I-129 has been filed on your behalf suggests a different intent than tourism. You could, therefore, be denied entry.
He was deported again. How long does he have to wait to ask for forgiveness and then apply for an immigration visitor visa?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
This is complicated and unfortunate. He must prove to the satisfaction of the USCIS that he has been outside the U. S. for at least ten years in order to file for advanced permission to re-apply. However, in doing so, he must also prove that his situation merits enough discretion to overcome the... View More
My brother, a US citizen, is moving back to the US with his wife, a non-citizen, and children after many years spent in Japan. Since he doesn't have an income here in the US, yet, he needs a co-sponsor for his wife. I understand that according to the Affordable Care Act she is required to have... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2017
Your responsibilities are stated in the instructions and body of the I-864 Affidavit of Support; USCIS.gov/i-864.
This person has two dates of births and came from Dominican Republic with a different name. She uses different alias and her brother has been deported twice but keeps entering the United States. I wonder if she entered this country illegally also.
answered on Jan 31, 2017
There is no publicly available database or service provided by the government for such a determination. Employers can use everify: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
I will be graduating with my bachelor's in May and plan to study in a master's program in Germany. I am a citizen of Mexico and legal resident of the U.S. I intend to arrive in Germany in October 2017, but I will not be able to return to Mexico until August 2017. Considering that I need... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2017
You should contact the German consulate. They will be able to answer your question.
answered on Jan 16, 2017
RPI isn't a term that is frequently used. I think you may be referring to the provisional waiver process (I-601A). If you decide to get married, consider a consultation with an immigration to evaluate whether he would be a good candidate. These are fact specific and really depend on your... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2017
Moreinformation is needed to answer your question. Normally once you receive your advance parole document you are free to travel with the document your passport and proof of DACA. I do not understand why you would need to go to the U.S. Consulate.
i married with usc from last 12 yrs and I am in united stated since from 2007 we have together 3 kids but recently I started divorce and file citizenship also so I need to know its effected my citizenship and its effected my custody order of kids also she left home with kids and she cross state... View More
answered on May 9, 2016
You should sit down with an experienced family attorney
I am wondering if shifting companies before my H1B transfer is approved is a safe/relatively safe choice.
answered on Feb 17, 2016
It will most likely have some problems as you might not have any pay slips by this time. I suggest talking to an immigration attorney to help you in this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
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I been in and out of the country sens 2010 and I rebuke my visa in 2012, and I what to know if I have any chance to apply to any act like dreamers or AKA to get a citizen or a premichion to study in the USA ... Thank you and have a nice day!
answered on Jan 29, 2016
You will not be eligible for the dreamers act. You may be able to request a student visa to come and study in the US. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to help you with this process. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2016
The stated facts create a complex case, and are insufficient to provide legal advice.
His father applied for him as a young child and we did recieve a letter years later stateing his visa was cancelled! We have been together 9 years married 2 and im wanting to start the long process myself, but dont know where to start! Hes never been deported, never been in trouble, and is a very... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2016
If you are a US citizen and you have meet the income requirements to sponsor your husband you can get started today. If your husband entered illegally he will have to get a waiver for that. If you have no idea how this process works, it is better you do it through an immigration attorney. Depending... View More
His father applied for him as a young child and we did recieve a letter years later stateing his visa was cancelled! We have been together 9 years married 2 and im wanting to start the long process myself, but dont know where to start! Hes never been deported, never been in trouble, and is a very... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2016
If you are a US citizen and you have meet the income requirements to sponsor your husband you can get started today. If your husband entered illegally he will have to get a waiver for that. If you have no idea how this process works, it is better you do it through an immigration attorney. Depending... View More
I'm a U.S. Citizen and my husband of 5yrs is a UK citizen, we are both previously divorced with kids. We have had ill parents to care for and children to finish school before we went thru the process. We married at the last minute at the court house while my then boyfriend was over on a... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2015
If you have retained a lawyer and don’t have trust to ask that person the questions posted here. You should seek for second opinion from an experienced attorney instead of relying on the answers on a public free forum. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Would my mother have to give the right to her or will she have to adopt me? and how long would it take?
answered on Nov 20, 2015
I do not get what you mean by "Spouse me". Spouse is a word used to describe a husband/wife in a marriage. You should consider talking to an immigration attorney in private to first decide what your goals are. All the best.
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My husband was arrested for domestic violence but his removal proceedings are still pending..can they deport him while the case is still open?
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answered on Sep 5, 2015
There are insufficient facts stated to answer your question properly. But it is possible. Good luck.
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