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I am out of status for almost 2 years because he told me he would file for me. I was on a B2 visa when we got married and it expired few weeks after we got married. He refuse to give the authorization for my son to travel with me so I am stuck here illegal not alb to work what can I do??
answered on Apr 19, 2014
It is impossible to say without more facts. You should consult a good immigration lawyer to review your case and advise you an your best course of action.
According to the USCIS website if we are married over 2 years at the time of approval he should receive a 10 LPR green card. I get the runaround when I call them.
answered on Jul 15, 2012
You should contact an experienced immigration attorney who can assist you in the process, review all of the facts of your husband's case and advise you more specifically about what should have happened and what can be done for him. Many immigration attorneys like myself offer free... View More 
Immigration Law - Family petition. Georgia
Petition was filed January 2011 and the scheduled appoitment was August 2011. Can a reopen/recorsideration motion be filed? Reason for not appearing at the appoinmnet was we got into a big argument and I left town for a long period of time. When I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2012
You really need to consult with an attorney who can review the paperwork you filed and the responses you received from USCIS. Once a case gets to this stage, it is best to have an immigration attorney review the case with an in person consultation. A refiled petition needs to properly address the... View More
I am a citizen of the US by naturalization. Can I help my 10 year green card holder son if he does not live in America but maintains his status
answered on Jul 13, 2012
You likely can petition for your son and should consult an immigration attorney to discuss his case in specific detail.
You can visit the USCIS website on naturalization at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7....
Also, review questions #25 and... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2011
It depends on what your criminal history looks like, and also depends on the crime, and what date you entered, and how you entered. One "small crime" may not get you deported, but if you have multiple, that makes it more likely you may be deported. More details definitely help. I would... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2011
It depends. I'd need to know more information about your case and why it was denied before I could advise you. In general, your probably have 3 options: 1. simply refile your application. 2. File a motion to reopen. Give that the case was denied a couple of years ago, I'm not sure... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would be very careful because counterfeiting is considered a crime involving moral turpitude. I would not advise you to travel because you could be considered an "arriving alien" one who could be subject to removal upon return.
Gus M. Shihab
www.ShihabImmigrationFirm.com
answered on Nov 15, 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
The sponsor filing out an affidavit of support generally promises the government to support the alien for a period of 10 years or until the alien being sponsored becomes a US Citizen. Most of the time, this sponsorship cover any money an alien might receive from a government... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
First congratulations on getting engaged. I am certain this is very exciting time in your life. It sounds that you have a bona fide relationship and hence my answer will be based on that assumption (which looks to be true :-). The easiest way would be to get married to... View More
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