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He a Cuban National who is Italy but has no permanent residency status. His passport expires this in august I’m concern that due volume it can take time to get a decision. Can I expited his case given the that he has no why to renew his passport
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answered on Feb 28, 2023
As a supporter for your fiancé's I-134 application, you can make a request for expedited processing if you have a valid reason. The fact that your fiancé's passport is expiring soon may be considered a valid reason, especially if it could cause significant hardship or delay in their... View More 
I won't be in their payroll
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answered on Feb 19, 2023
Under the F1 visa, students are permitted to work in the United States, subject to specific conditions and guidelines outlined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). In order to maintain their status, F1 students must adhere to the terms and limitations of their visa.... View More
I am currently on DACA, 29 y/o and came into the US with Inspection in 2003. My mother filed an i-130 for me in 2014 and it was approved in 2015. I received the letter from the visa center in 2020 and filled out that application and paid the fees right away. I filed the waiver right away also and I... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
As a DACA recipient, you may be eligible to apply for advance parole, which would allow you to leave and re-enter the United States while your adjustment of status application is pending. However, it's important to note that leaving the U.S. before receiving a decision on your waiver... View More
I am currently on DACA, 29 y/o and came into the US with Inspection in 2003. My mother filed an i-130 for me in 2014 and it was approved in 2015. I received the letter from the visa center in 2020 and filled out that application and paid the fees right away. I filed the waiver right away also and I... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
You did not state whether your mother is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident, which has significant bearing on the answer to your question, particularly as it appears you were under the age of 21 when she filed the I-130 petition. However, if you do need to apply for an... View More
Hey my mom got her naturalization when I was 15th years old but I was not a permanent resident. So she applied for me right after she got her citizenship and I got my green card when I was 19th and now when I was applying for a citizenship it says I may be already a us citizen because my mom was a... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2022
I would still consult an attorney but generally, these are the rules that apply:
In order for children to naturalize at the same time as their biological parent, they must meet all of the requirements below.
The child has at least one parent, including an adoptive parent who is a... View More
My mom got naturalized before my 18th but I was overseas ?
answered on Nov 6, 2022
If she naturalized after your birth, then you must be lawfully admitted as a lawful permanent resident before your eighteenth birthday to derive citizenship through her. Normally, citizenship is derived at birth, but there is an exception for lawful permanent resident children admitted into the... View More
Do we need to get a green card for her here first or is there another way? She was a small child in the country she was born and has no family in her country so she can't go back. We plan on leaving by end of next summer.
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
You don’t necessarily need to get a green card for your spouse before moving abroad if you don't plan to live in the U.S. immediately. A green card is primarily for those intending to live and work in the United States. If your goal is to live elsewhere, you can focus on meeting the visa or... View More
I'm American from naturalization and want to apply dual citizenship. I have adopted child and all the paper works from foreign country was done. im planning to get him and bring him here. right now I applied for dual citizenship (2 weeks from now), if I will file for dual and my adopted son is... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Applying for dual citizenship should not directly affect your adopted son's status in the United States. As long as his adoption paperwork is complete and you follow the necessary steps to bring him here, his path to becoming a U.S. citizen or permanent resident should remain intact.... View More
of merchandise at Walmart. They were offered a $75 fine a class and 12 month open case without getting in any type of trouble then the case will close. If they do this can they still get deported?
If a case gets closed and a person only has to pay a fine and do a class does that also... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
Technically, yes, as even that may require a plea of guilty to a CIMT (a Crime of Moral Turpitude). It is imperative to retain a local defense counsel to handle that case properly.
I worked for an organization for around 6 years on H1-B visa and my employer filed my PERM during the 5th year of my H1-B. My PERM got denied due to a mistake made by the law firm and I got terminated from the job due to visa max out. I changed my status to a different visa that doesn't allow... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2023
You bring out an interesting question, as you are not the client, but you are the third party beneficiary of the attorney-client relationship. I am aware of a case (in Nevada) that was lost on this issue, but it would need to be researched further and, in particular, your state's laws.
answered on Mar 8, 2023
No. Colorado does not permit jury trials for divorce matters.
It has been 4 months since i sent a request letter to reopen my Administratively closed N400 (because I missed my interview ) to Denver office but no response . How should I inquire with USCIS, should i Mail a letter again ,Call ?
And Also is reopening a lost cause and i should apply again?
answered on Jun 20, 2022
There is no set time for USCIS to respond to this type of request.
If you have not already, you can check your case status, using the N-400 receipt number here: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do. It might show whether your request was recevied.
You can also follow up... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2022
No, you should not travel without proof of valid immigration status. You can call USCIS and schedule an appointment to have your passport stamped to extend the validity of your conditional permanent residency while you await adjudication. Best wishes!
answered on Jan 17, 2022
See here for good information: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/guide-for-undocumented-individuals-traveling-in-the-u-s/
Best wishes!
I am a canadian citizen on a waiver free 6 month visa now legally married to a US citizen and seeking to adjustment my status to a marriage based green card. My 6 month deadline expires soon, is it possible to file form I-485 after my deadline since I am now married to a US citizen? I was planning... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2021
Yes, you may adjust your status by filing the I-485. Your spouse would file the I-130 Petition. Because you made a legal entry into the U.S., you are eligible to adjust your status. This is true notwithstanding the fact that you file a week after your visa expires. However, there are risks involved... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2021
The United States laws do not permit bigamy or polygamy, therefore, your spouse in possession of an immigrant visa based on the present marriage to you will be violating US Immigration laws if he attempts, or marries another person abroad , you may notify the United States government of that... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2021
I suggest you contact a local attorney license in Colorado to discuss a possible case for defective equipment. By telling your story to the selected the training you will be able to establish a possibility of merits of your civil case.
Good afternoon, I have a problem and I would like to know if you can offer me any option, my partner has been staying extended or has passed his stipulated permit for a year now. He had a CC that he lost and the passport was his only identification, if he shows up at the Colombian consulate right... View More
Greetings, I need assistance regarding one question on the I-129f form regarding the beneficiary's marital status. Namely, she was in a registered partnership in Austria, and the final dissolution of the partnership was in December 2020. Please assist me on how to answer question regarding... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2021
If it is considered a marriage in Austria then the answer should be that she is divorced. She will need to provide a copy of a certified dissolution of the partnership with her application. Best wishes!
I didn’t not include a letter when I filed the N-400 asking them to adjudicate together the two, but I did provide the I-751 Receipt notice that contained the 18 month extension on my conditional residence. Is there something I should do for them to adjudicate both?
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