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Would I have to wait Until I file my AOS paperwork and receive my work permit / SSN?
answered on Sep 26, 2024
It depends on the state. You should contact the DMV in Arkansas to determine what documents an immigrant adjusting status based on marriage is required to provide in order to get a drivers license. Some states just require a 485 receipt, but others require a 766 work permit. Additionally, you... View More 
Is this true, and if so, is there a way to gain ability to enter the country? I have been to over 20 countries with the majority of them being since having a dui and have not drank per doctor’s directive in several years
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
It is true that having a DUI on your record could potentially affect your ability to enter Canada. Canadian immigration law considers DUI offenses as serious criminal offenses, and individuals with such convictions may be deemed inadmissible to enter the country. However, each case is evaluated on... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
If you are living in the U.S. and waiting for a visa, you might be eligible to apply for work authorization, depending on your current immigration status. Individuals who are in the process of adjusting their status to become permanent residents (such as those applying for a green card) can... View More
Indiv has been in US for 8 yrs. Has a child born in US prior to marriage. Reports meeting husband , who is a US citizen, casually in home country. She came to US on a visa. He sought her out through mutual friends in US, courted her and married in 2017. Reports she was in love. After a few... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
She can pursue a VAWA application to obtain her green card. This is the Violence Against Women Act. She should retain counsel to file her VAWA case.
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
The validity of a driver's license for someone on a K-1 visa will depend on the laws of the state where the license was issued. Each state in the US has its own rules and regulations regarding driver's licenses, and some states may have different requirements for non-US citizens.... View More
My father in the past have family on another country ,then second family from London .IAM on first family son of my Dad bcoz iwant britsh passport to job and stady
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
If you were not born in the UK and do not have British citizenship, you will need to go through the proper channels to obtain a British passport. The fact that your father's second family has British passports does not automatically entitle you to one.
To obtain a British passport, you... View More
My father in the past have family on another country ,then second family from London .IAM on first family son of my Dad bcoz iwant britsh passport to job and stady
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
If you were born in a country that is not part of the British Commonwealth or the European Union, and you do not have a claim to British citizenship by descent, marriage, or through another family connection, then you will need to meet the requirements for naturalization as a British citizen. These... View More
Today, I became a US citizen. My mom is currently a green card holder. 8 years ago my mom filed a police report against my dad for domestic violence. (However, there's no police report filed against my dad according to the olathe police.) Then we filed for a U-visa. Got approved, then after 3... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2022
I understand that he is your dad and even though he caused you and your mother mental trauma, you still want to sponsor him to get his green card. While your father would be an immediate relative, if you were to sponsor him now that you have here citizenship, I'm not sure what criminal charges... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
This is an awkward question, perhaps unclear. However, getting married for the sole purpose of filing permanent resident status for someone is a Federal crime.
I suggest that you seek legal advice during a paid appointment with a competent immigration attorney before there are any other... View More
during the final year of my waiver or do I have to wait to finish the waiver?
answered on Jun 18, 2021
Depends on what J1 visa you have. Some are subject to the two-year home residence requirements, where you have to return home for a two year period. If you do not have this condition, then most likely you can adjust status after marriage, as you entered the country with legal permission. However as... View More
I am married to a U.S. citizen, It's been almost 7 weeks that I have mailed the form I-485, but I have not yet received the receipt notice of I-485. Is this normal?
answered on Jun 17, 2021
It depends on where you mailed your application but some places are taking 6-8 weeks to send receipt notices. Hopefully you mailed your application with tracking or proof of delivery so you are sure that it got there. If you don't get anything from USCIS within 12 weeks I would recommend... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
The following is one example where real estate is in jeopardy of confiscation:
A foreign national who has been deported can have real estate confiscated if the property has been used for illicit purposes involving controlled substances and the person has been charged and convicted for... View More
I have applied for stay extension in July but till now (December) there's still no decision. My question is, can I leave the U.S if my I-539 extension application is in review?I'm on B2 visa & My I-94 is expired. will there be any problems with the immigration and does it affects my visa in future?
answered on Dec 2, 2020
If you leave while the extension is pending the extension is voluntarily revoked. You can make a new entry on your visa provided it is a multiple entry visa.
She had not yet completed the naturalization process. We have been waiting for the first interview.
my Fiance is from Pakistan and we are looking to get married in the near future. We plan on talking to an Immigration lawyer but I don't know what questions we need to ask of them about his current status as forgin exchange student for 4 more years to married and also going to school. What... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2020
Some of us give free consultations. Counsel in any state can represent you. During the free consultation the step by step process will be explained so that you know how the case will be processed and the time it will take to do so.
answered on Jun 2, 2020
Protesting is not a crime and not grounds for deportation. Harry Styles would have to violate his immigration status or commit a deportable crime.
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I became resident in 1987 at 3 years old. I renewed every 10 years, but in 2017 I couldn’t afford to. I’ve been married to a u.s. citizen for 14 years. I’m a stay at home mom with 3 kids. I have never been arrested and have lived a simple life. I just put in my citizenship application... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2020
It is USCIS policy for citizenship applicants whose cards have expired or will expire within six months to file the I-90 and submit a copy of the receipt notice. You can file without that but you will likely get a request for it.
Hi I am not a US citizen, my wife is a green card holder, we got married in my country a year ago and we just got our first child in the US, she has to live and stay in the US and I want to move there with her, what is the fastest way to do so? I don't want to leave her and my child alone... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
There is more than one option here in what seems to be a complex case. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.
Their father already took kids to border and left with his family for 8 months.. I want to prevent this as well as reverse custody of my other child back to me..
answered on Oct 15, 2019
Madam,
I am not a family law attorney neither authorized to practice law in your state but you need to contact a family attorney in your area ASAP regarding this matter or if you don't have the means to afford an attorney you can contact legal aid and see if you qualified for their... View More
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