Georgia Immigration Law Questions & Answers
Q: I am a Tanzanian citizen and a green card holder in US. My birth certificate had issues it doesn’t have the correct year
My birth year is 1994 but it was mistakenly put 1988. During the time my mother said she couldn’t fix it cause they wanted so much money which she did not have. She just made me aware of it while am already a permanent resident in US . In few years am going to apply for my citizenship and i wish... Read more »
You can file an I 90 form to replace your green card and change your birth date. You should try to do this before you file for your citizenship. The error should not affect your ability to get your citizenship as long as you make the change.
Q: Can I file I-130 for my birth mother?
My father remarried to an American Citizen and I recently got my citizenship through naturalization. Does that count as adoption to that family?
I would like to invite my birth mother by I-130 but I've also read somewhere that you cannot invite your birth parent if the children have... Read more »
An adoption is a specific legal term. It means that the parental relationship of at least one of the parents has been severed either by law or by death of a parent and the adoptive parent is now the legal parent. The remarriage of your father does not automatically mean that your step mother... Read more »
Q: My new husband is a Jamaican native and i am a us citizen. How can i get my husband US citizenship .
You are getting ahead of yourself. The first step in the process would be to sponsor him for a green card and then after he has had the green card for a period of 3 years, he can file for his US citizenship. US citizenship is not automatic based on marriage. You must follow the process. You will... Read more »
Q: How long usually take to receive Parole after biometrics are given?
I also did some search on the internet about my situation and some of the immigration attorneys wrote that it is possible to get it sent to the consulate in my country while I am in there or with DHL.
You have a very serious question. You need to consult an attorney any information you find online may not be what you need because of the extent of your case. instead of surfing the web. Set up an actual consultation with an immigration attorney. I understand that its expensive but the risk of... Read more »
Q: My fiancé is illegal immigrant but we want to get married but he has record of driving without license
Would that stop Him from getting papers when he marries?
Certain misdemeanors or felonies can affect the naturalization process. You need to discuss this with an immigration attorney to review his record and see what if any solutions are available to help with the process of naturalization.
Q: I moved to Ga in February with my girlfriend and my mom upon finding out my son mother who lives in Nj went and filled
Charges of threatened to kill her but I did not nor was I anywhere near her she is mad that I moved on. My former landlord said paperwork came to house. One of my friend called her she said she told them she didn’t want to Pursue any longer because she knows she lied however the state has tAken... Read more »
ou need to hire someone to represent you. Cause these are serious charges. Just because the charges are false does not mean they just go away. We are all familiar with many people serving prison time for something they did not do. Protect yourself and hire an attorney. You do not want to wait on... Read more »
Q: What can I do if someone threatens to call ice on me ??
I received a message today from someone saying they were you going to call ice on me because they had my address. They are threaten me because I’ve been ignoring they’re calls & messages.
If you are here unlawfully, anyone could call ICE on you. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss methods to become lawful in the USA.
Q: Summoned to court and I am a non citizen, will proveing my character help with my case if ICE is contacted?
I come here to the US over 20 years ago. While here I work and I made a family. I have never commited any crimes I even paid taxes! I hate people similar to me are treated like criminals just because of who we are. I soley came here to work and not bother anyone. I help all people of nationalizes... Read more »
Unfortunately, simply being a good person and paying your taxes is not enough to excuse you are in the country without permission.
It is possible that you could be detained by ICE at court, yes. It does happen.
The fact that you have been here for so long, and the fact that you... Read more »
Q: Will a Attorney who specializes in ticket law be all I need to represent me in court although I am a non citizen?
What are the types of Attorney someone in my shoes would need for a no license ? Someone with no prior record, could I represent myself by committing guilt by paying ticket? As a non citizen is it a bad idea to agree to charges will that put me at risk?
Your status does not affect the criminal proceedings, but might bring you to the attention of law enforcement who could start removal proceedings. Hire a criminal defense attorney to discuss the best way to handle the ticket. If you are brought to the attention of ICE and are referred to... Read more »
Q: Summoned to court for driving w/o US license but had out of country Lc. What will happen to illegal in Augusta ga?
Greetings ,
I would like to converse with a driven dedicated law firm team about a loved ones current situation.
He received 2 tickets and summoned to appear in court soon. He received a "driving without a license" and also a "open container " ticket. He displayed his Country... Read more »
Hire an attorney in Augusta who handles traffic tickets and who can probably appear in your husband's absence.
Q: Illegal summoned to court for 2 tickets. No arrest made, Mexico LC was displayed to officer. What will happen in court?
Hello, my fiance was summoned to appear in court for driving without a license a US license. He did present to the ticketing officer his country license that do not expire till June of this year. He was not arrested. He also received a ticket for an open container of which was not his and located... Read more »
Definitely get him an attorney. Criminal activity can impact an immigration case, so concern is not unwarranted. Contact your local bar association for a referral to an attorney familiar with this type of law.
Q: In this situation with multiple 1-30 form and one is denied will the other be relevant
When mother filed for child and waiting for visa and fiancé also file and if fiancé visa is denied will the 130 from the mom be revoked
I need a little more detail to really answer, but in general, each I-130 stands alone so one could be denied and another approved. It just depends upon the situation.
Q: My mum filed for me and now my fiancé want to file bring me to USA how will that work
If your mom has only filed an I-130 and you are still waiting on a visa number, then you're better off proceeding with a fiance or spousal visa and the previous I-130 will be irrelevant. I suggest having a full consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss which option is the best for your... Read more »
Q: My K1 Visa was denied under section 221(g). Please assist..
My fiancé had his K1 Visa interview on January 17,2019 but was told to return today, January 22, 2019, because they needed proof that I was pregnant and lost my child after about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. They told us to either give up the petition or file again under CR1 Visa. What should I do?... Read more »
This is not something that can be adequately addressed in a Q&A. You need to have a full consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who can analyze the case and discuss options. This is not something you should try to handle on your own.
Q: Looking for a lawyers help in a child support case ongoing in greene country GA
My fiance doesn't make much and he's a roofer so when it's raining he cannot work his ex wife keeps asking for money and he hasn't been working and we recently found that she changed the papers he filled out for her to return to court . The hassrasment and threats have to stop
I don't know if this is an immigration case in any respect but as I am a Georgia-licensed attorney I will advise you to call the State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta and ask for their Lawyer Referral Service, and then ask for help with a family lawyer in Greene County. Your best option may be in... Read more »
Q: I went for an interview at USCIS with my wife and she got arrested during the interview.
After visiting her at the prison and speaking to the probation officer and got know she had violation in her probation even before we got married. The immigration has sent me a notice of another interview but I have not gotten date yet. My question is with my wife hidden all this from for a year... Read more »
Sir, I'm sorry this has been so difficult for you and your wife.
When will she be released from prison? Can you postpone the interview until then?
The best advice I can give you is to find a good immigration lawyer. A couple suggestions: State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta has a... Read more »
Q: Can I go back to the U.S. ? I was brought when I was 3 and deported at age 18. 10 yr ban already passed.
I was brought to the U.S. when I was 3 years old on political asylum. We got a voluntary deportation order and never left. After 15 years we got deported. I never got to see a case officer nor did I attend a hearing to appeal. I simply got sent back without seeing a judge. The 10 year ban has... Read more »
It is possible, but without knowing the specifics of your case it is hard to say for certain. The bigger issue is going to be to convince a consular official that your stay will only be temporary.
Q: My H1B visa expired on Sept 27. I have a I-130 approved and I-485 pending. Can I still stay in USA lawfully?
I went to my interview on Sept 25 and I updated my medical form on October 22. I-485 still pending.
Yes you can since you are not supposed to leave the USA without permission while the applications are pending
Q: USCI sent me wrong I797C for the EAD renewal (I-765). Is there any was to get a copy?
They sent me the biometrics letter instead of the Official Receipt notice of the EAD renewal (I-765). My employer requires the Receipt notice to corroborate the category filled is the same as the one in my EAD to grant an automatic extension of my current working permit. This information can not be... Read more »
It seems you’ve got the evidence it was filed and that it is in process. You can also go to uscis.gov and plug the receipt number into “check case status online” for further evidence. Without knowing if there is a reason why you specifically need to receipt notice, it sounds like you’ve got... Read more »
Q: is a US passport enough as proof of citizenship. My joint sponsor lost his naturalization certificate?
My joint sponsor became a citizen through naturalization. He is unable to find the certificate but does have a US passport. He is ex military. I don’t want my case to be denied. Is is ok to use his passport as proof of US citizenship?
Yes your joint sponsor can use his us passport as proof of citizenship once it is not expired
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