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I'm sponsoring my mother for a green card. Her daughter is under 21... if she adds her to her petition so that they can get approved together, do I have to sponsor her daughter (my half-sister)? Or can my mother be her sponsor once she gets her green card?
answered on Mar 8, 2019
Children are not derivative beneficiaries of the petition. Your half-sister cannot be included or added to the petition. If you need assistance, you should contact an experienced immigration attorney.
We are applying for citizenship for my wife, she is 35 years old holding a green card for over 3 years now.
She was confused she may carry weapons and get into a war.
when reading the Questions related to the Constitution. The Question was:
If the law requires it, are you... View More 
answered on Jan 14, 2019
Even though you know it is highly unlikely that she would ever be asked to bear arms for the U.S., in order to naturalize, she must be willing to answer that question "yes".
My father was issued Travel Document for one year while his GC on current filing was still in process. On the basis of the Travel Document (Valid till May, 2019), he left for India (in May 2018) and continues to be there to date. In the meanwhile, the GC was issued and dispatched to the US address... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2018
To be clear, the idea isn’t that your father can be out of the US until May 2019 but rather that he can use if for reentry up until that time. In any case, he should be able to use it to come back, and he should be able to use the green card, too. The biggest issue with the green card is how... View More
Hi, I have a question about the authorization to work.
I am in a process to get the permanent residence, because my husband is an american citizen, but I have been waiting for the SSN around three months and I have not received anything yet. So, is there any way to get a temporary SSN... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
Once you get the work authorization, you can apply for a social security number. It may take four or five months to get the work authorization.
She was not legitimized as a child of my father. My father was not in her life when she was a child. We all just found out 8 years ago. No DNA test has been done but can be done. We would like to reunite as a family
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Yes, but under the sibling category, it would take 13 years to do so, and her son will "age-out" on his 21st birthday. Explore other methods of immigration: employment, investment, lottery, etc.
10 years ago Dcf was called saying my husband was dangerous. I made the wrong choice and stayed with him at first. Because of that I lost costody of our son even though we separated. My former husband has been out of my life for over 6 years now both personally and legally. Even though I was... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Justia is for questions about US immigration law. You need to speak with a UK immigration lawyer.
answered on Jun 9, 2018
In order to apply for a U visa using Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, you must meet the following criteria and provide substantial evidence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):
You must have been a victim of a “qualifying criminal activity,” and this... View More
Hi. I hope you are fine. I have a question.
I came to the USA with student visa (F1), but I got married 3 months ago (February) with an american citizen. However, My husband an I submitted the immigration process on May 21th (2 weeks ago). My I20 expired las month on April 10th and my... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2018
Since you are being sponsored by your US citizen husband, you can adjust your status to permanent resident without leaving the US even though you are no longer in nonimmigrant status.
Born in Brazil obtained Italian citizenship used Italian passport to come to America on a 90 day been here for 4years fell in love. I work pay taxes have drivers license. How do I get married. And how long after marriage for green card?
answered on May 31, 2018
If the person who you fell in love with is a US citizen, you can get married now, and he/she can immediately sponsor you for a green card. The process usually takes about one year.
I failed to use my married name when I applied for adjustment of status through marriage. Now i updated it on my i751 but its still on process. I need my name change on my ssn card to get a drivers license but my 2 year green card is expired. What should i do?
answered on May 25, 2018
Since you updated your name on your I-751, there is no immigration law issue. You need to talk with the SSA and the DMV about how to update your name on your SS card and your drivers license.
Hi i have a petition to a green card for me. I’m from Portugal and living in Portugal. I m married with an US citizen. I overstay my esta 3 weeks when I got married. I submitted i130 in 8 January 2018 and now I’m waiting for the green card . When do you think I ll get my green card?
answered on May 11, 2018
The green card process through marriage can take up to one year.
August 2014 I married to US citizen March 2015I received green card Before green card experd. I file the form I751 . Soon receive a letter green card exstand 1year . I receive a another interview on 04/11/2018 . This interview they separate me and my spoose ask the questions. How long to know the... View More
answered on May 5, 2018
Every case is different. An attorney would have to know all the facts in your case in order to render an opinion.
It’s bwen a week
answered on May 2, 2018
If your husband is detained and in front of a Judge, consider hiring an attorney to represent him.
How many time takes a i130 petition for a green card for a spouse of a US citizen
I'm portuguese, i'm married with an US citizen and my petition was received on January 9, 2018 Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. I'm currently in Portugal dealing with health isssues and... View More
Does my greencard last name (obtained through marriage in the USA) have to match with my last name in the national passport? In other words, will my green card contain my maiden name or name after marriage?
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Your name will be listed as stated on the Form I-485, which could be different from your passport. If you changed your name after marriage, we recommend you update your passport to reflect that fact. Otherwise, be prepared to take you marriage certificate with you to show the name change.
I'm in USA. I overstay my esta visa a couple weeks and i get married with an USA citizen, but now i need to come back to Portugal. Is it safe to go and still have a green card?
answered on Nov 14, 2017
If you leave now, you might not be allowed back in until your husband files an immigrant visa petition on your behalf and you apply for an immigrant visa. If you chose to file for adjustment of status within the US, you can apply for a travel document that could allow you to travel to Portugal... View More
This is assuming that no additional information is needed.
It says that it can take between 3 to 12 months. What's the current backlog in CT? Thank you.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Our experience is that it takes close to a year. You should have received a letter extending your status for the duration of the processing time.
The problem is that I filled my taxes jointly in 2015 but my husband didn't because he works under the table. And this year I filled married but separate for the same reason. Is it going to be a problem if I send only my 2015 tax return filled jointly. Or USCIS needs to see his too ? And for... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2017
USCIS wants to see that you entered into marriage in good faith and not to circumvent immigration laws. Taxes are one piece of evidence of this. We’d recommend sending evidence of good faith marriage that doesn’t include your taxes. If USCIS asks for them specifically at some point, you can... View More
I was told I may need to update it if I was trying to get my national passport. .Ive decided to become a citizen and want to make sure I have the correct document . I've also applied for a name change and renewal to my green card which expires in 6 months . I wanna make sure I have no trouble... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2017
Your original birth certificate should be fine as long as it has all the required information upon it. However, if it is in a foreign language, all foreign language documents must be translated into English. You should provide a plain photocopy of the original document and its translation into... View More
I was wondering if i would be eligible for the i-601 waiver since i was brought here as a child. I am not married but i do have a 2yr old US citizen son. iv been a DACA recipient since 2013 and just wanted to explore my chances of getting legal status.
answered on Jul 27, 2017
I see that you are in Milford and wanted to note that we are five minutes from you in Stratford. Regarding your question, I think you should sit down and consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine your best options. Attorney Amy Morilla in my office is a wonderful immigration... View More
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