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I am currently living in Germany, working as a Department of Defense IT contractor. Originally from Missouri, I use my property in Satsuma, FL, as my current home of record while intending to move there full-time once my contract completes. However, I face challenges in establishing Florida... View More

answered on Apr 22, 2025
You have to spend at least 183 days a year in Florida as well as getting the drivers' license, voter registration, a declaration of domicile, and proof of residency such as establishing bank accounts and utilities. I would not attempt to work around this given your security clearance. You do... View More
My wife's parents are green card holders who stayed outside the U.S. for three years to care for her grandmother, who recently passed away. They did not have a re-entry permit as they did not plan on an extended stay. They have documents like death certificates and hospital records to explain... View More

answered on Apr 18, 2025
I would strongly recommend against trying to re-enter with the current green card. While I have seen instances where people have been out of the US for over 2 years where they were still admitted, this is very unlikely right now. If you are outside the US for more than 3 years without a reentry... View More
I was charged with domestic battery 9 years ago due to a neighbor's complaint. The case resulted in a "NO FILE" disposition with a "NOT GUILTY" plea, and no restraining orders were issued. My spouse and I are still happily married after 12+ years and recently bought our... View More

answered on Apr 17, 2025
Given the age of the alleged crime and given that U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services will be focusing on the past 5 years (or 3 years if basing your case on marriage & cohabitation with your U.S. Citizen spouse) for evaluating good moral character, you should be ok if that is your only... View More
I am an Australian citizen currently on a pending marriage-based adjustment of status in the United States, having entered the country on an ESTA. I married my U.S. citizen husband towards the end of my ESTA validity, leading to a brief overstay while we waited for essential documents. Our marriage... View More

answered on Apr 17, 2025
There are within U.S. immigration law 3 and 10 year bars to reenty for one who, prior to departing the United States, overstayed by more than 6 months or by more than 1 year, respectively. In Matter of ARRABALLY and YERRABELLY, 25 I&N Dec. 771 (BIA 2012), however, the Board of Immigration... View More
I initially submitted both the I-90 and I-751 applications within the 90-day period before my green card expired, but they were returned by USCIS due to incorrect fees. By the time I corrected and resubmitted them, I was outside the 90-day deadline. Eventually, USCIS extended my green card for 24... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2025
To remove the conditions on your residency status you would only have had to file Form I-751, you are not required to file Form I-90 at that stage. Perhaps you misread the notice you received regarding why your I-90 was being denied.
In terms of late filing an I-751, USCIS has the ability... View More
I am a male U.S. citizen in Florida, and I want to marry my Ecuadorian fiancé, who is here on a tourist visa, within the next year. We plan to marry directly in the U.S. and then adjust her status. She has no prior immigration issues or unfinalized marriages. What steps should we take to proceed... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2025
If someone enters the U.S. on a tourist visa with an honest intent to visit but later chooses to stay—such as after an engagement—adjustment of status may be an option. However, entering with a concealed intent to remain permanently could present legal complications. While intent is largely... View More
I am a male U.S. citizen in Florida, and I want to marry my Ecuadorian fiancé, who is here on a tourist visa, within the next year. We plan to marry directly in the U.S. and then adjust her status. She has no prior immigration issues or unfinalized marriages. What steps should we take to proceed... View More

answered on Apr 9, 2025
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. Typically, one who has entered using a visitor visa is admitted for 6 months. If you were hoping to marry on a date that is more than 6 months from her entry date, she would necessarily enter a period of... View More
I am a foreign passport holder with a valid visa, and I plan to travel domestically within the USA to Orlando, Florida. Can I use my foreign passport as identification for this domestic travel, and are there any specific TSA requirements I should be aware of?

answered on Apr 6, 2025
A valid foreign passport should suffice to board a domestic flight in the United States. This is not to say, however, particularly if you have no valid underlying immigration status or that status has expired, that immigration officials would not question you if called over by the TSA agent who is... View More
I am in the process of completing a USCIS visa application for my mom and need a lawyer's assistance to ensure it's done well. I'm having difficulties uploading the affidavit papers due to file size limitations and need to complete the application before the June deadline. How can I... View More

answered on Mar 30, 2025
It sounds like you're facing a few challenges, but you're on the right track by seeking assistance from an experienced immigration lawyer. A lawyer with years of experience in USCIS visa applications should be able to take over your case and guide you through the process, ensuring... View More
My fiancée arrived in the U.S. on a K-1 visa in July 2023, and we married within 90 days. She received her conditional Green Card in May 2024. When it comes time to file the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on her Green Card, are there any income requirements that we need to meet?

answered on Mar 28, 2025
No, as part of the I-751 petition you are not required to file a new I-864, affidavit of support, so there are no income requirements to be met. The purpose of the I-751 is to ascertain if you remain in a good faith marriage with your spouse and you will be required to submit proof of the continued... View More
I am a conditional permanent resident, and I mistakenly submitted Form I-90 instead of the required Form I-751 for renewal. My application was denied, and USCIS informed me of the error on March 12, 2025. My conditional residency expired on September 14, 2023, and I submitted Form I-90 in May 2023.... View More

answered on Mar 18, 2025
If you do not file Form I-751, you will automatically lose your permanent resident status and may become removable from the United States. However, if you missed the filing deadline due to reasons beyond your control, you can submit your I-751 late along with a written explanation requesting that... View More
I am a conditional permanent resident, and I mistakenly submitted Form I-90 instead of the required Form I-751 for renewal. My application was denied, and USCIS informed me of the error on March 12, 2025. My conditional residency expired on September 14, 2023, and I submitted Form I-90 in May 2023.... View More

answered on Mar 18, 2025
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. If you are no longer with the spouse through whom you acquired your conditional permanent resident status or intend to file as a battered spouse, then USCIS will accept your untimely Form I-751 without you... View More
I'm looking for the quickest way to renew my green card, which expired in December 2024. I've been a permanent resident since 1970. I attempted to renew it online, but I couldn't proceed as the A-number I have is no longer recognized. I've tried contacting USCIS but haven't... View More

answered on Mar 16, 2025
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. If your alien number has only eight (8) digits, try inputting a zero (0) at the beginning. Nowadays, alien numbers are nine (9) digit numbers. As to marriage, are you going to be using a new surname? That... View More
I've been waiting a total of 85 days through contacting USCIS and NVC with enquiry and I contacted a week ago the congressman but I don't have any news yet. Even though the i797 was sent to NVC, in the portal of uscis says still only approved. NVC didn't receive the case yet. The... View More

answered on Feb 5, 2025
If USCIS approved your petition and forwarded it to the National Visa Center, you would not direct your inquiries to USCIS. You should direct your inquiries to the NVC using its public inquiry portal. When you do so, make sure to give the NVC your up to date contact information, including a valid... View More
I know he can apply for a work card and then a green card , but can he leave the country? Can I apply for my EU citizenship? We want to meet with someone for 10 mins as we are madly In love and need to hear all of our options please

answered on Feb 11, 2025
So if you are United States citizen, and he is in the United States right now, you can get married and then sponsor him for a green card. You could also file for an advance Parole permit with the initial filing and once he receives that he is allowed to travel Internationally while the case is... View More
I know he can apply for a work card and then a green card , but can he leave the country? Can I apply for my EU citizenship? We want to meet with someone for 10 mins as we are madly In love and need to hear all of our options please

answered on Jan 27, 2025
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can evaluate thoroughly all of the facts in your case to determine what the best course of action may be and whether any pitfalls exist. For example, if your boyfriend is currently visiting using ESTA/Visa... View More
If so, docI need to fill out a form/make a request of any kind?

answered on Jan 22, 2025
It may be possible to extend your status notwithstanding that your visa is expired. You did not identify the specific visa type and status, but assuming you are speaking of B-2 visitor status, then so long as you did not violate the terms of your visitor status, can demonstrate nonimmigrant intent... View More
Subject: Certified Copies from Expungement Perpective - Guidance Needed
I am currently on an H-1B visa with an approved I-140. I have a case with the following charges:
• Charge 1: 3rd Degree Felony - Presenting a False or Fraudulent Insurance Claim (Disposition: Pre-Trial... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
You should get certified copies of the following documents:
- arrest report
- information
- judgment
- sentence
- plea agreement (if it were done in open court, you would need to order transcripts showing the terms of the
agreement).
-... View More

answered on Nov 13, 2024
Section 212(a)(9)(C)(i) of the INA refers to illegal reentry after removal and is considered a permanent bar. The law only allows you to file for a waiver after you can show you have been physically present outside the U.S. for at least 10 years from the date of departure and section... View More

answered on Nov 11, 2024
The answer depends on what is the nature of the criminal offense. You and your fiancé(e) should consult with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can evaluate your criminal history to determine whether any ground(s) of inadmissibility exist and, if so, whether that/those ground(s)... View More
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