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Have been married 4 years, separated for 1 year and half. No kids. No property. If I purchase a home now,will she be entitled to anything with my new home? She is avoid service of divorce papers since last October. She is awaiting immigration status approval. The reason why she avoiding the service.
answered on Jan 20, 2023
In Florida, property acquired during a marriage is considered marital property, and is subject to equitable distribution during a divorce. This means that the court will divide the property in a fair and reasonable manner, taking into account factors such as the length of the marriage, each... View More 
My husband and I got married when I found out I was pregnant but I heard than I am on a "conditional status"as my green card is for 2 years. So my question is : when does my conditional status end? On our 2nd anniversary or on the expiration date mentioned on my green card??
answered on Jan 17, 2023
You need to legally remove the condition on your Lawful Residence status and file for its removal 90 days prior of its expiration date as stated on your plastic Permanent Residence Card.
Also, does he need to bring his other children birth certificates to the interview even though they are all adults and won't be joining him? All the documents we uploaded were approved and he is currently waiting on an interview date.
answered on Jan 16, 2023
You should check the specific requirements for the U.S. Consulate where he will be applying for his immigrant visa. Some posts have additional requirements for documentation that are not required by NVC. Unless the post specifically requests that he take your marriage certificate, this document... View More
Also Are there any other responsibilities for the sponsor that may have changed under the new law?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
To be clear, what you are speaking about is not a new law, but a new policy under the Biden administration. A subsequent administration could do away with the program if it so chooses. As to one's financial responsibilities under the program, they are not the same as those under, for... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Unfortunately, no. Once your I-601A is approved, you can show that (and other certain documentation) to get a driver license. Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney if you have additional questions.
I live in Florida. I married a girl from Venezuela (in Florida) on November 17th, 2021 but she is not yet a legal citizen. Her mother and daughter just moved in with us from Venezuela a few weeks ago. I am worried that if we get a divorce I could be forced to pay support for her and her mother and... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2022
Did you file the i864 Affidavit of Support when you sponsored your wife for a green card? If yes then the divorce court may uphold that when ordering any support obligations. Discuss your situation with both a divorce lawyer and an immigration lawyer.
I live in Florida. I married a girl from Venezuela (in Florida) on November 17th, 2021 but she is not yet a legal citizen. I am worried about divorce. Her mother and daughter just moved in with us from Venezuela a few weeks ago. I am worried that if we get a divorce I could be forced to pay alimony... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
As far as the family court is concerned you will not have an alimony obligation because it is a short term marriage. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney to confirm whether you have any support liability there.
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answered on Dec 13, 2022
For the purposes of answering this question, I will assume that you are either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident yourself and that the "mother" mentioned in your question is your spouse and the child living in Thailand is your step-child. A step-parent can petition for a... View More
I have been reapplying every 2 years as permitted never been denied. No criminal récord, currently I work in the health care field want to continue with my education, but with DACA I do not qualify for much help. Unmarried, but have a baby. Is there any else I could qualify to work on becoming a... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2022
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who in the privacy of that consultation can evaluate all of your facts to see what more possibly can be done. Based on the limited information provided in your question, it is difficult to say what you may or... View More
I was deported on may 2005 because of my visa over stay and asylum denial , they give me 10 year ban, and my daoughter and I met when she was 18 before . her mother and ı never got married we broke up with her while she was pregnant , when my daughter found me ı was in Turkey on 2011 since than... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2022
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can look into the case on your behalves. Recently, USCIS has been processing cases very slowly. So, there may not be anything wrong with the case. That being said, it is not a bad idea to look into... View More
Current time left here is 11 days per I-94.Do I have to file I-485? or do I have to file 129F to get a K-3 Visa? Once I file can they stay?
answered on Dec 1, 2022
Assuming you are a U.S. Citizen, which is not something mentioned in your fact pattern, your spouse may be eligible to apply for adjustment of status whether filed before or after the expiration date of his/her I-94 card. A consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney is... View More
How long will the process take. Can I request a work permit while I await the process.
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Your eligibility for adjustment of status through your brother will depend on whether you already have an approved I-130 petition filed by him and what your priority date is. If your brother never filed an I-130 petition for you, that would be the first necessary step before filing for adjustment.... View More
I have been working in the USA (Florida) for 4 years and 3 months. I am a software developer. My company has not started a Green Card process for me yet. I am from Russia. I would not want to return to my country because of the current situation there.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
If you have not already done so, schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can review all of your facts in order to provide his or her informed advice. Note that ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many attorneys offer online video or telephone... View More
Do I need a lawyer to help facilitate the process?
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Tourist visas are issued to the visitor based upon his financial condition alone and not the host’s financial condition. He would need to show a letter from his employer, bank statements showing payroll deposits, paystub’s, tax returns, and a property appraisal if he owns property. All of these... View More
Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
For an attorney to advise you WHEN to file for a green card would require more information about your and your spouse's specific situation. Obviously, the first step an attorney would want to do is to make sure that your spouse even qualifies for a green card. For those reasons it would be... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you lacked earnings, then the USCIS may take an average of the annual income. However, if the petitioner remains unemployed during 2022, then the Service has been known to require a joint sponsor in some situations.
If this matter is an issue, then you ought to consider hiring an... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2022
Even when you're unemployed you must file a tax return. If you haven't done so, there is a way to file a late one.
My last tax transcript was 2020 and it wasn’t sufficient. My 2019 met the requirements & I didn’t file for 2021 as I was unemployed.
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If your current anticipated income satisfies the minimum threshold for your household size, then provide 6-12 months of bank statements showing payroll deposits into your account, a letter from your employer indicating what your monthly income is and how long you’ve been employed, as well as... View More
Now I am filling another I-130 for my mom and I don’t know how to answer part 5: other information of this form
answered on Nov 9, 2022
Simply mark yes to the question about having filed a petition previously for your mother and then input the information that the form asks (name, date of filing and that it was approved). I might suggest that on the addendum page (page 12), you then indicate that the NVC terminated the case after... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
If you have a job and are working with an employment authorization document, you should not have a problem.
However, If you are working illegally, while in the process of acquiring legal status, it depends. I strongly suggest you speak with an immigration attorney about this issue. You... View More
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