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I am a U.S Citizen, and my husband has not started his process yet to get his green card does that mean I only need my consent when signing the adoption papers in the state of Florida
answered on Jan 14, 2019
You need his consent, unless the conditions for waiver of consent apply. The fact that he is not a legal immigrant is not such a condition.
I am born US Citizen who sponsored my husband from Serbia as a permanent green card holder, he is applicable for citizenship but hasn't taken the test, we currently live in FL.
We want to know the requirements that need to be met in order to sponsor our child's Godmother who... View More 
answered on Jan 13, 2019
Sorry, I don't see how you can accomplish what you want to do, under the US immigration laws.
Dear Lawyer, good morning.
I have a question that might seem a silly one.
Last summer in Miami, while in standstill traffic, I got distracted for a second and hit the car in front of me ( speed was very low, bumbers got a little bit damaged, but nobody got injured ).I called the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Thank you for your very thoughtful and courteous question! I don't see any problem at all with the H-1B process. It's when driving and alcohol mix that there are serious serious consequences. Piacere!
URGENT HELP PLEASE!
I applied for R1 visa on June 2018. At the same time I applied for a R2 visa for my husband and my daughter. It is December 2018, and the visa is still in processing (they say it is a 6 months processing?).
I have an emergency and I need to be back in my home... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Answers:
You can leave, but the employer/petitioner must contact USCIS and request "consular notification" of the approval, versus "change of status."
You will have to wait out the approval, before you may apply for the R-1 visa to return. Doubtful you will be... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2019
Whew, that's too broad to answer in this forum. You MUST make an appointment with an immigration lawyer and discuss this with him or her, to be sure you have covered all relevant legal issues. Go to www.aila.org to find a lawyer in your area, or call the Florida bar on its toll-free number... View More
Never file for any legal papers.
answered on Dec 19, 2018
You are currently out of status, so yes. If you are detained, you could be placed in removal proceedings.
I'm legal in the USA , have a visa
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answered on Dec 6, 2018
My recommendation is that you look for a free consultation with an immigration attorney. There is more involved than filling forms out.
He was charged with 5th degree criminal possession of weed (PL 221.10, PL 221.05) in NY for smoking in public while a student. Charges dismissed 02/18 and told his record will be sealed. Will he be barred from getting the green card since he has used MJ within the last 3 yrs? I had a family member... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Any time an individual seeking some type of U.S. immigration benefit has past criminal history, it is wise to bring copies of the criminal case documents to an immigration attorney for analysis. Without seeing those documents and without asking a series of questions, it is impossible to say one... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2018
You MUST bring your own interpreter to your asylum interview. One will NOT be provided to you. Your attorney cannot be your interpreter, nor can your witness nor a representative or employee of the government of your country. Your interpreter must be 18 years or older.
Even if USCIS will... View More
I need to resume my life in the U.S after living in Honduras for 10 years due to a work contract. I would like to bring my life partner & marry in the U.S Please advise
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Are you a U.S. Citizen? If so, and if you are not yet married to your child's mother, then a K-1 fiancee case may be appropriate. One would need to know, however, whether your child's mother has any criminal history or negative past U.S. immigration history that could complicate such a... View More
Once she is accepted in College would she be able to quit her job while waiting on her Student Visa (and still live in Florida)?
answered on Nov 26, 2018
She should schedule a consultation with a competent immigration attorney. If she is hoping to do a change of status from within the United States, maintaining lawful nonimmigrant status at all times is imperative. Again, she should seek the advice of an attorney who can review all strategies with... View More
My question is, would it be helpful, or might it be illegal.
I was born in Cuba, arrived here in 1962, married a canadian and became a citizen of Canada. my daughters were born there.
I returned to the U.S. in late 1980's, subsequently I became a U.S. citizen. I'm now married to an American.
answered on Nov 14, 2018
Yes you can file an I 130 for your daughter, but if she is over the age of 21, and if she is married, her place in line will be further back and it may take a few years before it is her turn in line.
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answered on Nov 14, 2018
Yes you can travel provided that you trip is less than the five months
My first green card is for 10 years!
answered on Nov 8, 2018
If your spouse is a US citizen and you are still married and living together, you are eligible for naturalization 3 years from the day you became a lawful permanent resident.
Best,
Cheryl Fletcher, Esq.
The mother acquired citizenship in 1999, when the applicant was 17 years old. The birth certificate lists the father's name but there is no way to contact him and he never had any custody of the applicant when he was a minor. However, there are no court records proving this.
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answered on Nov 1, 2018
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I get a message on the website stating I can still submit the form and they will ask if have any questions. Should I wait? Or submit it since I cannot travel while they are processing anyways?
Thank you
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Just wait sufficient time until such time you don’t surpass that number of days.
I'm living in the US. My visa expired 5 years ago, but I was a minor. Im 18 now and I want to now leave the US and return to the UK for a period of time, but will I be banned from reentering or getting another visa to see my girlfriend (who is a US citizen), possibly a fiance visa?
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Maybe, maybe not. You began to accrue unlawful presence when you turned 18. If you have 180 days or less of unlawful presence, then there is less of a chance that you will be denied entry. As a matter of discretion, however, a border patrol office could bar you from entering. If you try to come,... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
File Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with both U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Immigration Court housed under the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
My interview is on the 30th of this month and I plan to travel to Cuba on November 9 to see an I’ll family member. How would this affect me because I know that traveling to Cuba can sometimes mess things up. Thank you for your time.
answered on Oct 2, 2018
The only issue you might have is if the trip pushes you over the limit for time allowed outside the US during the 5-year immediately preceding the oath ceremony.
Should I fill out a new ds 160
answered on Sep 26, 2018
No. Don’t do either. Just bring evidence of the national identity number with you to the interview.
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