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I m trying to get a new lawyer because she s not good at explaining, Im not sure if I was scammed. I entered on a B2 visa on july 30, 2019 and married a LPR on august 14. Our lawyer delayed the filling so our priority date for I130 is Sept 3 but my I94 expired on august 30. She made me pay for 2... View More 
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answered on Oct 20, 2019
Since you entered lawfully (with a visa), you can always apply for a waiver if it ever becomes necessary...Nonetheless, you should have your LPR spouse petition for you, i.e., I-130 and eventually adjust status. Since spouse is LPR, you are not in the highest preference category; which means your... View More
Im going threw a divorce to a filipina girl came over from Philippines withen less then a year leaves me for another man she is not a usa citizen my son is what can i do to get pro bono help shes trying to have me pay for her lawyer as well an take sole custody of my son i am looking for a pro bono... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Most lawyers, much like other professionals do not work for free. If you desire to retain the services of a free or no cost lawyer, I suggest you call Legal Aid in the community in which you reside. Good luck.
Im going threw a divorce to a filipina girl came over from Philippines withen less then a year leaves me for another man she is not a usa citizen my son . What can i do to get pro bono help an or payment plan as i do not make much shes trying to have me pay for her lawyer as well an take sole... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
You need to consult in person with a family lawyer in your area. Find one that offers a free consultation. If you believe that you cannot afford a lawyer then contact the local legal aid office for assistance.
My husband and I had our marriage green card interview today. We were asked some standard basic questions about our relationship. And our IO asked my husband a lot of questions about his government/military career back in his country (Nigeria), mainly if he had ever used weapons or trained with... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2019
Please do not worry. Just because they would like to take some time to review does not mean that you will be denied. If you do not receive an approval letter, you should receive a letter with instructions. If you do not receive a letter within 90 days you should call the customer service number. If... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
If you already have a green card, you travel with green card. Be careful not to travel back to your home country though.
Me and my son came to the US legally, I have a green card but my son lost his status. Can I petition for his Green Card from the US as he lives with me here in US.
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answered on Oct 4, 2019
Dear Petitioner,
In order to properly answer your question, I need to know how your son lost his status. Based on those facts we can provide you with a recommendation. If he does not have all the facts, we can request a copy of his record from the government and that would provide the most... View More
Hi...I have a friend from Brazil who was recently in the country on a B1/B2 Visa. They were granted 6 months when they arrived. They stayed 155 days...roughly 5 months. They left before the Visa expired to return to Brazil. How long should they wait before returning? They have family in the US... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2019
In general, they can leave the United States and turn around and come back in; however, every time your friend re-enters the US with the tourist visa, they have to endure the scrutiny of the border officers asking questions about the motive and length of the new visit. The officers mostly want to... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Are you the U.S. Citizen petitioner, or are you the foreign national intended beneficiary? Based on your question, it would seem that you are the U.S. Citizen. Although your participation in a past marriage-fraud case may raise a red flag as to the bona fide nature of your current (prospective)... View More
Does father and mother get the I-864 Exemption or only the father?
answered on Sep 24, 2019
Are the mother and father of the daughter married to one another? So long as the mother "can be credited with 40 quarters of coverage pursuant to the Social Security Administration’s regulations" (as opposed to having earned herself), then the father's/husband's credits may... View More
The scenario is she enters the USA on visa waiver program and we decide to get married during the week she will be here visiting and she returns back to Europe and once she’s back in Europe we begin the spouse immigrant green card process from there seen as acceptable ? I understand visa fraud is... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2019
Arguably, so long as your fiancée intends on returning to the U.K. to conclude a family-based immigration case at the U.S. Embassy, there is nothing fraudulent or illegal about marrying in the United States while here in visitor status under the Visa Waiver Program. The U.S. Department of... View More
In order to avoid having to apply for a K1 fiancé visa for the USA and not commuting visa fraud by getting married in the states on visa waiver program we were thinking of just crossing over to Canada to get married while she’s here in Vermont for a weeks visit . Can we do this and after She is... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2019
To be clear, so long as your fiancé intends on returning to the U.K. to conclude a family-based immigration case at the U.S. Embassy, there is nothing fraudulent or illegal about marrying in the United States while here in visitor status under the Visa Waiver Program. The U.S. Department of... View More
Updated**, yes, I am a US citizen. He has not left the USA since he was 14 and now has had a DACA green card for 8 years, he has never left the USA and entered with a valid passport and visa.
answered on Sep 20, 2019
Assuming you (the petitioner) are a U.S. Citizen (not simply a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident), if your DACA spouse last entered the United States using a visa, with just a few limited exceptions, he is likely eligible to complete the marriage-based immigration process stateside through what is... View More
I've been a permanent US resident for the past 39 years and have kept my papers up to date, I was told that I was considered a US citizen 2 times by USCIS, only to be told by 1 that I wasn't. I just want to know the facts of that law.
answered on Sep 18, 2019
The citizenship laws have changed over the years. You should likely schedule a consultation with a competent immigration attorney who can evaluate the specific facts of your life and your father's as they relate to the law possibly applicable to your situation. Certain issues, such as... View More
2 identical I129R1 petitions, filed 2/15/2019. One is approved on 6/20/2019. We receive a NOID on the second petition on 8/3/2019 because the proffered position is not a religious occupation. Both petitions are for the same position. Can USCIS have it both ways? It is and it isn’t a religious... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Its like two people would have different opinions on one identical case even given the same frame work to consider. Immigration cases are not like mechanic system where with one input one may expect the output. That's why you need lawyers to make argument for you.
Affirmative Asylum pending since 2015. I-140 approved based on EB3 green . Needs to go consular processing at 3rd country US embassy. I need an attorney who has experience for this case. National Visa center is waiting to give them a US embassy with proof of letter. Letter should says that we do... View More
We came to USA legally with a resident card, he served time in prison, he opted to leave at the end of his sentence.
answered on Sep 4, 2019
Yes, but it’s unclear whether he will be allowed to ‘ever immigrate’ as a matter of law and discretion. As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications.
The above is... View More
Case was transferred to schedule an interview. I filed Feb 2018 was sent an RFE to which I responded. Case updated to case transferred to local office to schedule an interview.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
It depends. If you are still married to and living with your abusive spouse, then probably. If not, then only if you have been a resident for five years can you do this. You really should consult with an immigration attorney.
My husband and I were scheduled for our interview for change of status (I-130). We were having marital trouble and did not attend the interview. We have been to counseling and have decided to continue with the marriage but we already recieved the letter that the case was denied and I reinstated my... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2019
If your Petition for Relative (I-130) case was denied due to abandonment, by not showing up at the interview, yes - it is possible to file again. Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney before doing so, however, to flush out any possible issues. With respect to... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2019
I don’t recommend it because they will not address it until the waiver is adjudicated.
My question is if I got denied from 3rd country embassy how can I go back US. What is the best way to protect me and my family. I have no serious reason to apply advance parole. Do USCIS approve advance parole to get interview outside the country? If I can't re enter US, what will happen to... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2019
Advance Parole is granted based on good-faith. Going to third country for interview is good faith answer as to why you need advance parole. You may be granted. In the meantime, when your visa is current, you may apply for adjustment status in US.
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