Georgia Immigration Law Questions & Answers
Q: Looking for a lawyers help in a child support case ongoing in greene country GA
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Answered on Jan 5, 2019
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
Allen C. Ladd's answer
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 Augusta to the east or Atlanta to the west, but ask for a full list for the state if necessary and go over it. You may be lucky and get a lawyer right where you are, or the next county over. Keep an open...
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 Augusta to the east or Atlanta to the west, but ask for a full list for the state if necessary and go over it. You may be lucky and get a lawyer right where you are, or the next county over. Keep an open...
Q: I went for an interview at USCIS with my wife and she got arrested during the interview.
Allen C. Ladd's answer
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 free lawyer referral service. Google them and find the tel # and call them and ask them for a list of immigration lawyers in your county. Next suggestion, go to the website for American Immigration...
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 free lawyer referral service. Google them and find the tel # and call them and ask them for a list of immigration lawyers in your county. Next suggestion, go to the website for American Immigration...
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.
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
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.
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?
Ms Grace I Gardiner's answer
Yes you can since you are not supposed to leave the USA without permission while the applications are 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?
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
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 plenty of evidence that the I-765 was filed/received.
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 plenty of evidence that the I-765 was filed/received.
Q: is a US passport enough as proof of citizenship. My joint sponsor lost his naturalization certificate?
Ms Grace I Gardiner's answer
Yes your joint sponsor can use his us passport as proof of citizenship once it is not expired
Yes your joint sponsor can use his us passport as proof of citizenship once it is not expired
Q: I am on F1 visa. I got married in 2018 & filed for AOS can I drop my F1 status after receiving work permit.
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
We’d recommend keeping F-1 status until after you get residence, unless there is a compelling reason to do so, but it isn’t necessary.
We’d recommend keeping F-1 status until after you get residence, unless there is a compelling reason to do so, but it isn’t necessary.
Q: Offense number 16-5-23-1
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
It is impossible to say. It would be better if you explained what crime that number represents and whether or not you were convicted of it.
It is impossible to say. It would be better if you explained what crime that number represents and whether or not you were convicted of it.
Q: I want to sponsor my husband from another country but he is already in US through visit visa.
Safiya Webber Byars' answer
Hello and thanks for your question. Generally United States citizen are able to sponsor their foreign national spouse for permanent residence, i.e "green card." Whether or not your husband will be able to attend his interview in the United States or return to his country is based on a number of factors. In addition please note that your spouse being married to you does not make him automatically eligible to obtain permanent residence. In addition to your marriage there are a number of...
Hello and thanks for your question. Generally United States citizen are able to sponsor their foreign national spouse for permanent residence, i.e "green card." Whether or not your husband will be able to attend his interview in the United States or return to his country is based on a number of factors. In addition please note that your spouse being married to you does not make him automatically eligible to obtain permanent residence. In addition to your marriage there are a number of...
Q: My issue is my ex wife filed a child support order against me back in 2002 when was getting financial assistance
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Answered on Aug 8, 2018
Answered on Aug 8, 2018
P. Justin Thrailkill's answer
Sorry to hear about all of your troubles. You are still going to owe the arrearage. It's not going to go away. It can't. Talk to the local child support office about your employment. Make sure you send something every month towards the arrearage, even if you cannot pay the full amount. So long as you send something, that should keep you out of jail until you're able to get another job and start paying at the level you were before.
Sorry to hear about all of your troubles. You are still going to owe the arrearage. It's not going to go away. It can't. Talk to the local child support office about your employment. Make sure you send something every month towards the arrearage, even if you cannot pay the full amount. So long as you send something, that should keep you out of jail until you're able to get another job and start paying at the level you were before.
Q: Uscis officer is requesting for my stepchildren's birth certificate in order to approve my citizenship.
Safiya Webber Byars' answer
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your question it is difficult to give you a beneficial answer without asking you some questions and getting the background on your case. At the very least it appears that you will need to provide the documents to Immigration that they requested or accept the fact that your case will be denied. However, based on your difficulty in obtaining the requested documents, I would highly recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney to explore...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your question it is difficult to give you a beneficial answer without asking you some questions and getting the background on your case. At the very least it appears that you will need to provide the documents to Immigration that they requested or accept the fact that your case will be denied. However, based on your difficulty in obtaining the requested documents, I would highly recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney to explore...
Q: i was brought to the us illegally by my parents when I was 3 now I’m 14.
Safiya Webber Byars' answer
Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact an immigration attorney to discuss all of your options. Best of luck to you.
Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact an immigration attorney to discuss all of your options. Best of luck to you.
Q: I'm married to a foreign born spouse, her kids from another relationship live with us.
Safiya Webber Byars' answer
Hello and thank you for your question. It is impossible for me to give you a definite "Yes" answer to this question because I will need to know a lot more information from you. Immigration sometimes allow adopted parents to obtain immigration status for adopted (foreign born children) but there are very specific requirements and regulations that must be followed. This is a complex case. I highly recommend that you contact an immigration attorney at your earliest convenience. Take care.
Hello and thank you for your question. It is impossible for me to give you a definite "Yes" answer to this question because I will need to know a lot more information from you. Immigration sometimes allow adopted parents to obtain immigration status for adopted (foreign born children) but there are very specific requirements and regulations that must be followed. This is a complex case. I highly recommend that you contact an immigration attorney at your earliest convenience. Take care.
Q: My husband and I are filing for his green card and we need to get fingerprinted for it do I go to my local police depart
Safiya Webber Byars' answer
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are the United States citizen you do not need to get fingerprinted. Once you have filed your husband's case with Immigration he will receive his fingerprint appointment from Immigration and they will take his fingerprints. Based on your questions it sounds like it would be benefit to know the all the steps involved in his case. I recommend that you contact an immigration attorney to learn more about your husband's case and what to expect at your...
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are the United States citizen you do not need to get fingerprinted. Once you have filed your husband's case with Immigration he will receive his fingerprint appointment from Immigration and they will take his fingerprints. Based on your questions it sounds like it would be benefit to know the all the steps involved in his case. I recommend that you contact an immigration attorney to learn more about your husband's case and what to expect at your...
Q: I have been helping my pastor mentor at-risk youths for 2/12yrs as B2 visitor, can she file I-360 religious worker?
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
Public charge really isn’t really a hurdle to overcome for religious worker visas. The employer has to show that you will be appropriately compensated, and it is possible that your sister’s residence can be figured into that equation.
Be careful even volunteering on a B2 visa. That could be construed as a violation of terms of your visa.
Public charge really isn’t really a hurdle to overcome for religious worker visas. The employer has to show that you will be appropriately compensated, and it is possible that your sister’s residence can be figured into that equation.
Be careful even volunteering on a B2 visa. That could be construed as a violation of terms of your visa.
Q: F-1 to Green Card even after overstaying visa
Carl Shusterman's answer
You may be able to immigrate to the US through your mother. However, as of August 9, 2018, you may start to incur unlawful presence. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
You may be able to immigrate to the US through your mother. However, as of August 9, 2018, you may start to incur unlawful presence. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Q: AOS for a spouse with an F1- EAD expiring in the Aug 2018
Carl Shusterman's answer
If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you will need to start the application process by filing a visa petition on Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). You will mail this form (with accompanying documents and fee) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
If your spouse is currently overseas, then only after the I-130 is approved will your spouse be able to move forward with the...
If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you will need to start the application process by filing a visa petition on Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). You will mail this form (with accompanying documents and fee) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
If your spouse is currently overseas, then only after the I-130 is approved will your spouse be able to move forward with the...
Q: What is the fee of an attorney to file my change of status?
Carl Shusterman's answer
First, it depends on the facts of your case. Second, we are not permit to quote fees online. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
First, it depends on the facts of your case. Second, we are not permit to quote fees online. Schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
Q: B2 visa extension for the second time in the same visit
Carl Shusterman's answer
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No, but the odds of getting a 2nd extension are extremely low.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No, but the odds of getting a 2nd extension are extremely low.
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