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I was asked to go in person. Am I at risk by going into a Federal building?
answered on May 5, 2017
I assume you mean deportation. Tax and immigration matters are wholly separate. There may be cross reporting, but an IRS agent cannot detain you on an immigration matter (or vice versa).
Tax fraud has been on the rise. I have noticed that some clients are often asked to appear in office... View More 
the marriage would be legitimate we have been dating over the internet for 5 years btw.
answered on Apr 26, 2017
Until you are 18 you will need parental/guardian consent. You can also seek approval from a judge prior to turning 18, but this seldom occurs for obvious reasons. At 18 you are welcome to do what you want. Be aware that naturalization of an alien for federal law requires significantly more than... View More
Her husband abandoned her over 10 years ago. She would like to come here to file for divorce since it is not allowed in the Philippines and then marry here. Is this a viable solution? If not, any suggestions?
answered on Apr 18, 2017
Yes, it is possible. Prior to filing a divorce in Colorado, the current (Pilipino) marriage will have to be transferred to Colorado. Residency will need to be established in Colorado (permanently residing in Colorado for at least 3 months). The residency may be an issue because she will have to... View More
Applying for us naturalization. Will a notarized letter from the other parent stating that I pay child support be enough?
answered on Apr 12, 2017
As long as you do nit have a court ordered obligation you do not need to provide evidence of your support unless requested by the USCIS that you do so. If they ask you should provide a notarized letter from the child's other aren't station that you support your child and you are current... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2017
Generally yes, but not at death - the potential for joint liability becomes valid once the marriage becomes final. Under the merger doctrine, when two people marry many aspects of their property and debt merge into a single entity (the marital estate). This means that after marriage all property... View More
I got married while being a lawful permanent resident but haven't changed my last name just yet to avoid confusion with the USCIS. should I change my last name to my married name on the n400 form or just go through with the application with my maiden name and change it to my married name later... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2017
You can have the name change as part of the N-400 application (this will save the step of having to legally change your name under Colorado law and then having to amend your residency/citizenship application after the name change), BUT the joint name change/N400 can only be done by a presiding... View More
my case status say reopen for reconsideration. help!! its two days away from due on i94.
answered on Mar 20, 2017
i797a means that the change in status is approved, so you can stay in the US for the listed period. The i94 is for documentation of entry and departure of the US. Your tourist visa lasts for a maximum of 6 months. If you have more questions you can contact an immigration attorney or visit the USCIS... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2017
DACAs cannot travel outside the US without advanced parole. Puerto Rico and all other US territories are considered part of the United States, so travel is allowed.
Don't have legal entry, DACA recipient, no criminal record, no gang affiliation. Getting married to a US citizen.
answered on Mar 15, 2017
The USCIS lists all prices on its website. If you are asking about immigration lawyers, you will need to contact attorneys directly (prices vary greatly between lawyers).
answered on Mar 8, 2017
That is a personal decision.
If it is a simple violation it may be easier (and cheaper) to simply pay the ticket. If there is a hearing for say a DUI or reckless driving you should seriously consider a hiring a lawyer. As for the immigration issue, the hearing may result in a notification... View More
It's a general question. person has been in the country 10+ years and owns a home. He is deported and is no longer making his payments. He has wife living there but she is not on title. She cannot act on his behalf to handle issues about the house. What could they have done to make sure they... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
The wife should be on the deed by virtue of the marriage (unless there is something strange about the deed). If not, the husband can sign a power of attorney to the wife (or other person).
I went for an interview and they asked for additional evidence. This is what it says when I log in to my account Status Message: USCIS has scheduled your oath ceremony and will mail you the appointment notice.
Pending Action: None
answered on Mar 3, 2017
You have been approved and you will be sent a notice for the date of your ceremony. You are not a United States citizen until AFTER the ceremony.
answered on Feb 21, 2017
You may want to consult with an immigration attorney (esp. since the immigration rules may change under the Trump administration...). As a general rule, you and your spouse cannot apply for residency/citizenship until you leave the US and lawfully re-enter (presumably by a visa--usually a work... View More
He got a temporary work visa and has been using that since then. He can't get his residency because he entered illegally. He is a horrible person and commuted identity theft and has several DUI. What I want to know is now that we are no longer married can he legally stay here? Can I withdraw... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
I am not sure what you are asking. If you want to file for divorce, you can be divorced from a non-resident alien. If he is not Colorado you may not be able to divide property, but you can be divorced. If you are asking if a divorce will force a deportation, the answer is usually no. If he has a... View More
As a Owner/Investor/Trader (Question 17 DS-156/I-129 - type of applicant), position: CEO (question 23)
Can my company (of the Visa E-2) just hire me as a W-2 with the salary that I answered on the question 24 of the form? Or is there any other specific because the E-2 Visa?
Thank you.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
This is a specific legal question which requires a direct legal opinion. Justia's Q&A is designed solely for general legal information. You will need to contact an immigration attorney directly. In the alternative you can schedule a meeting at your local USCIS office.
My mom is LPR, and she plans to travel outside U.S. in this summer. After reading the document "Traveling outside of the U.S. - Documents needed for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)/Green Card holders" on U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. it says," Foreign nationals who... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
For all the specifics either contact an immigration attorney or visit the USCIS office in Denver (schedule a meeting online because they do not meet non-scheduled parties). An attorney will charge a fee and the USCIS will not charge you (but you will have to wait).
Advanced parole is for... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
The US does not recognize dual citizenship per se, but does allow dual citizenship (functionally it is like the US simply ignores the other county's citizenship). The formal US position is that dual citizenship is highly discouraged, but must be allowed per a US Supreme Court ruling. Mexico... View More
i have been a green card holder and lawful resident for nearly 27 years.
If a person was in the process of getting a visa and gets charged with domestic violence in the process what is the chance of them being able to get papers? If they get an attorney and comply with their terms of probation will they be able to work on their status? Is probation a conviction?
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Yes, a conviction (but not arrest or charging) of DV can impact immigration status or an application. Contact an immigration attorney if you are convicted.
I am American and lived in Australia on a work and holiday visa for a year until it expired. I went to New Zealand to get an ETA to get back into Australian on a holiday visa and was questioned at borders but got let in on a 3 month holiday visa. I used all 3 months of the visa and then traveled... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Justia is directed for US law. You will need to contact someone familiar with Australian law (preferably an Australian lawyer). If this were the US, there would likely not be a problem assuming that you filed the proper paperwork and received a visa beforehand.
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