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I suffered a motorcycle accident 5+ years ago and only attempting to determine how to allow my VERY recently married Registered Nurse wife the ability to work here in the US, possibly near where we reside in north Pinellas County Florida
answered on Jan 9, 2020
That depends on where you live. Sometimes, you can find resources in pamphlets at your local immigration court, if you are close to one. Catholic Social Services sometimes can help. I would need to know where to live to give you better advice. If you are indigent, though, you will not be able to... View More 
We've already filed a marriage license and been legally married but in order to give her the ability to work here as I am on disability what should I do next?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney who can discuss with you the next steps to take. As part of the process involves you submitting on her behalf a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, which requires demonstration of a certain level of income for you, and because... View More
I haven't heard any about case since July 2019...I have since relocated and changed my address and was told my case is at my current local office. It is Frustrating...Feb 2018 Filer.
answered on Jan 4, 2020
How strong is the evidence presented for your self petition? Did you submit enough evidence to support all of the elements of a claim? There may be complications about to emerge. The delay may be the result of a pending investigation.
It also depends upon whether you qualify for... View More
Their surplus funds $33,000 vehicles $28000 and a $25000 inheritance to be accounted for. I've been in the dark and told that I was not allowed to find out anything and so probate was over and we have never talked to this guy nobody knows him in now we're homeless because the house got... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
After the fact is the wrong time to start this. First, at least in Florida a non relative cannot be a personal representative if they live outside the state. Second a probate proceeding is a court proceeding and any irregularities should have been brought to the Judge's attention that is why... View More
I've been deported. However, my undocumented ex-girlfirend and undocumented 3-year old child remain in the US. She refuses for me to have any communication with her and is now in a situation where her current boyfriend's ex-wife is threatening to hurt my daughter. His ex-wife is upset... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2019
Your decision not to marry her complicates matters. If you are on the birth certificate, you will need to assert your right to joint custody at a minimum. In doing so, you may be required to help support your son. You can be forced to prove that he is, in fact, your son. This is really more of... View More
I have submitted my I751 and it was recieved Sept 2019. I have recieved the I797 with the 18 month extension. I have caught my spouse cheating on me and do not wanna stay in the relationship due to her actions. Do I need to do anything regarding the I751?
Thank you !
answered on Dec 29, 2019
Yes, when your divorce is final, then you need to notify the USCIS. In addition, you should preserve all evidence of your relationship including maintaining good relations with your in laws, if possible. This can prove complicated, when you have irreconcilable differences with your wife. As a... View More
Hello, I have an E2 visa and live in FL. My business is an S-Corp and I wish to close or transition it into an LLC, as the taxation featured of LLC suite my needs more than S-corp. Am I legally allowed to make this move without compromising my visa status? I own 100% of the business and just want... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2019
Hi there! Changing your company's tax status from s corp to LLC will not affect your immigration status. Just make sure that your ownership in the company does not change.
I'm on my L1B, and it's been 3.5 years since I came to the US.
Knowing that L1B has 5 year max duration, just based on the timeline, I am wondering if I would be still eligible to apply for L1B to L1A conversion now.
I worked as a manager for the company oversea, and also... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2019
You should call around. Most counsel charge between 4 to 5 thousand. Other counsel charge less, but it depends on the unique facts of each case.
answered on Dec 9, 2019
First, an attorney with experience in the immigration consequences of immigration convictions should evaluate the record of conviction and the statute of conviction, to determine if it indeed constitutes a ground of inadmissibility. If it does constitute a ground of inadmissibility, the attorney... View More
Hello great lawyers,
I have received a letter I-797 saying that I got approved and the 10 years green card will be mailed to me within 60 days. But since the day I received that notice, I have not received anything else. I called to the USCIS they said that my card has not been producing.... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2019
If you have been approved for a ten-year green card, you have the approval notice, I-797 and you have a stamp I-551 on your passport from the local USCIS office, you should be able to travel without any problems. The CBP may give you a hard time for not having the plastic card, but if they look up... View More
Hi. My husband is DACA recipient . He has his brothers born here (one is then will turn 21 in 2 years). Me, over stayed, so no paperwork right now. Our daughter was born here.
We are looking for any option to get permanent residency here. Do we have any chance or not really?
I... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2019
The definition of Immediate relative for the purpose of adjustment of status per INA 201(b) is: Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen include the U.S. citizen’s spouse, children (unmarried and under 21 years of age), and parents (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older). Siblings are not... View More
Last year I was scammed online about bitcoin job. I lost money, my debit cards were overdraft and almost lost apartment because of lack money. My and my boyfriends personal information were exposed to scammer. I do not have a lot of his personal info. But as I prove I have all messages, calls,... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2019
It does not sound like this case would meet the requirement for physical or emotional injury. Police departments and prosecutors have been very stingy about signing off on them lately, so the weaker a case, the less likelihood of success. It also sounds like you are acknowledging proof problems,... View More
Last year I was scammed online doing a job that was fake and they were working under different company. The result was sad. Since they had my personal information, my debit cards were overdraft. I expose them not only my personal info but also my boyfriend personal identification. I trusted them... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2019
The U visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa which is set aside for victims of crimes (and their immediate family members) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse while in the U.S. and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or... View More
Adjusted immigration status to greencard with "registration of Cuban birth" in Venezuela, as allowed under "Matter of Vazquez" policy in 2015 under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). At naturalization interview "passed test" but "decision cannot be made yet",... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
A questionably governed nation may have political leadership and administrators that are inexperienced and overlook the law. If you are wronged, you must ‘avoid’ giving up any and all legal arguments. The argument must be carefully presented, so an appeal is preserved. That will take an... View More
I have some savings, i also can quit the school and return to the same job i have now (80k) in case i face economical problems. The Phd is expected to last 2.5 years
answered on Nov 15, 2019
I presume your question refers to Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). Form I-864 is a contract which an individual signs (usually the Petitioner filed with Form I-130), in which the individual agrees to sponsor (use his/her financial resources to support) an intending immigrant.
The... View More
The Man has a Full Lwyer Diploma from Venezuela and live in Orlando as Asyl Resident can he do everything to get a recognized of his diploma in US?
answered on Nov 4, 2019
Venezuela's laws are not US laws. Lawyer's diploma is not pre-requisite for lawyers' qualification.
We want to track the processing times. Our ex lawyer said she sent a message to the California center to let them know she is not our lawyer any longer, but we live in Florida so we thought our center was the Texas one.
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answered on Nov 3, 2019
The I-130 receipt letter you received in the mail should have the location of the service center processing the petition at the bottom of the letter. However, occasionally I have seen USCIS move the cases to a different service center. If you did not receive the receipt letter in the mail you may... View More
My husband filed an i130 petition for me. On the myUSCIS account we keep on seeing the phrase "your benefit request has been accepted and is under review" and the only thing changing is the date they update the page. Does that phrase mean that our file is resting in a drawer or that... View More
I was detained in 2014but was let go cause of a I 220 A. I do not have no felonys. I have done all they told me too. But for some reason my 240 A (b) was denied. I had 30 days to leave voluntarly and pay a fee of $500 if I appeal is there any chance I could stay. I have 2 kids of age 18 & 19.... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2019
You need to consult directly and privately with an immigration lawyer
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