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answered on Jun 28, 2022
You can change status to student visa. You need to meet the requirements to get a F-1 visa, get accepted into a school that is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and authorized to issue to received for international students. We need to assess your situation in details... View More 
Hi, I was living in the states for most of my life and and its my home. I was in the process if getting my residence from my mom who got hers from my brother who is American born but my mom passed away unexpected and did not finish the paperwork and the case was closed. I voluntarily left the... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
An INA 212(d)(3) waiver is entirely discretionary and it may be difficult to obtain if you have previously been present in the United States unlawfully for a significant period of time. Additionally, this type of waiver is only available with an application for a non-immigrant visa, so even if you... View More
I am in St. Kitts. The closest U.S. embassy is in Barbados. I would like to avoid going there. Can I feasibly reenter the US and apply to renew my status there?
answered on Jun 10, 2022
Based on your facts as you present them, it seems that, if you are intending as reentering as a permanent resident, you would need to apply for an SB-1 returning resident visa, but the likelihood of success may be low given your length of time outside the U.S. A consultation with a competent... View More
I cannot get a passport from country of origin. So, can i show the re-entry permit booklet instead of a passport.
answered on May 18, 2022
No. The re-entry permit is only relevant to the US Border Patrol. You need a passport to travel to other countries. Best wishes!
He still lives in Haiti and does not want the divorce because I’m the sole provider for us and our daughters and he doesn’t want to work.
answered on May 4, 2022
If you meet the residency requirements (lived in Florida for six months as your permanent home) then you can file for divorce in Florida. If the child is living in Florida then those issues will be addressed in Florida. If the child still lives in Haiti then Florida would not have jurisdiction to... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2022
Estimado(a). Los casos en la corte son muy delicados y es recomendable ver en detalle todosdocumentos de la corte antes de hacer una recomendacion. Si gusta podemos ofrecerle informacion en privado llamando a nuestra oficina. Terra Immigration Partners en Orlando, Florida.
My suppose passed away right before scheduled interview for adjustment status, I asked USCIS to reschedule the interview, then later sent them a copy of a death certificate (end of January), never heard back (it’s almost May now),
Last notice in my online account ‘we received the... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
(1) Was a copy of a death certificate sufficient? Yes, unless USCIS expressly requests the original.
(2) Do I need to send a widow petition (Form I-360) along with a copy of the death certificate or is it converted automatically? It converts... View More
I am 72, my dad legally changed the family name in 1958. I have gone by my existing name since 1958. I need my name to match to apply for passport!
answered on Apr 11, 2022
Assuming that your father went to court to change the family name (including yours) in 1958, you would need a certified copy of the court decree. Contact the clerk of that court. I don't know how they do things in Illinois, but normally you would not need to "correct" the birth... View More
I cannot get a Passport from my own country nor can travel outside to get it. I want to go to Mexico on a vacation,which Travel document can i apply to.
answered on Apr 6, 2022
Don't make any plans to travel until you file and the USCIS actually issues a Re-Entry Permit. It can take a long time. That said, the better option is to try to file for naturalization provided that you qualify as a matter of law and are not otherwise disqualified. In these situations, I... View More
In any case, which countries accept that "travel Document"
answered on Apr 6, 2022
If you are a permanent resident then you can travel internationally without the need for any other permit. You must have a valid passport from your country of origin and the valid green card at the time of travel. Best wishes!
I have electrical engineering diploma from Brazil and have a job offer to work in the US -- but cannot work without proper working permit.
answered on Apr 5, 2022
More information is needed. How long have you resided in the United States? When did your I-94 entry card expire? Have you retrieved it? If so, when does your I-94 expire? A visa is valid for 'entry' up until the time that it expires! We need to know more information to decide... View More
This happened over ten years ago. I ended up telling the truth during the immigration meeting and he ended up getting deported shortly after. I'm just wondering why we are still married if it was deemed a fraudulent marriage?
answered on Mar 25, 2022
For the purposes of immigration it was deemed fraudulent. You have to take steps to divorce him so that the marriage ends and you can remarry, say you are divorced and single and so on. Talk to an attorney.
And charge him for illegal entry when he was brought into the country? What happens to his boat while he is being charged? How can he acquire the boat back?
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Potentially yes. Hire a criminal defense attorney who handles federal charges/crimes.
Philippine resident is here on work visa (with the public school system) that is due for renewal in August. We would like to hire this person as a live in nanny/caregiver as well as educational support for our son who is 3 and gifted, there is not an easy solution for his education at this time. We... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2022
It depends on what visa she is here on now. This is a type of question that is best addressed through a consultation with an experienced employment immigration attorney. You can find one here at Justia, Avvo.com or AILA.org. Best wishes!
During all this time I was out of status. My ex boyfriend had DACA at that time. We we hoping to get married but everything went bad and we separated because he started getting aggressive. Since i was out if status i was planning to go back to Russia with my daughter, but now it is not safe there... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2022
Hi. Your situation sounds too complex to discuss on a blog. It will definitely require an analysis that you want to do in private with an immigration attorney. The biggest problem that I see is the apparent 'unlawful presence' after the expiration of your J1 visa. You need to speak to an attorney.
What Uber reports and what I make is two separate things. I made 21k and it was filed as if I only made 1838 after deductions. No where near the poverty limit. What should I do? Will I be able to help my wife ?
answered on Mar 1, 2022
It seems like you will need a joint sponsor, where you cannot prove that you earned 125% of the HHS Poverty for the year that you filed within. If you are confused, consider seeking legal help from an experienced immigration attorney or not for profit legal organization that provides immigration... View More
I am from India I have a priority date of EB2 Nov 29th 2011. I downgraded and filed my Concurrent AOS application ( I485+ I140) in August 2021 in EB3 category. My I140 in EB3 was approved in October of 2021. My application was in Texas Service Center and Texas service center is very slow and... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
You have an investment visa, that means that you have to create and submit legitimate sufficient financial means or funds to qualify for such. Any of such investment Visa require a licensed attorney to submit review and file everything correctly. You would be in the best position to seek an... View More
I am a moroccan student who studies in france through a staying permit and came to the US as an exchange student. I lost my wallet including my staying permit in the united states. So I applied for a visa to go back to france on the 5th of november. My us visa ended on the 17th of december and I... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2022
It is unfortunate, but losing visa documents can prove devastating. It seems that you have chosen not to leave, so you have fallen out of status. The longer that you stay, the less likely that you will be able to return. Your U.S. visa may be eventually be canceled or revoked.
Given,... View More
Hello,
I am a DACA recipient and an adult (21+) child of a Green Card holder.
What's the most efficient and low-cost way for me to get permanent residence?
I have read about the forms I-130 or I-485, but I am not sure which one I would apply to first, etc. I also... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2022
Dear DACA recipient,
May I firstly assume you are an 'unmarried' son or daughter of a Permanent Resident.
For purposes of definitions, you are not a child; you are a son or daughter, because you are 21 years old or older.
You are a DACA recipient, meaning you... View More
With a DUI, Can he sponsor me for a spouse visa?
answered on Jan 14, 2022
If you are married to a lawful permanent resident then the FORM I-130/I-130A can be filed with USCIS by the permanent resident spouse. The FORM I-485 can also be filed with USCIS if the Visa Bulletin ( See the USCIS website) indicates that a visa is available at the time of filing. You should... View More
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