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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: We are in the process of getting a K1 fiancé visa. My fiancé is a German citizen and will move to the US in 2024 once on

We are in the process of getting a K1 fiancé visa. My fiancé is a German citizen and will move to the US in 2024 once the K1 Visa is approved. He currently work in Germany as a remote worker. My question is can he still work for his current company while living here in the US as a remote worker... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2023

Under U.S. federal law, your fiancé should generally avoid working in the U.S., including remote work for a foreign employer, before receiving work authorization through the adjustment of status (AOS) process, which is initiated after your marriage. Engaging in unauthorized work could potentially... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Have a immigrate serving life but just got letter for deportation. Will he be deported?

He was found guilty of Malice, assault and felony murder. And charged with life with out parole under the state of Georgia judge. He is currently serving time and has been for over a few years now, but recently went in front of a immigration judge and has been ordered to be removed back to Jamaica... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 18, 2023

This seems like a complicated situation that must be described better before anyone can understand and answer.

First, how are you related to to the person with the immigration problem? Second, what, if anything, were they arrested and what exact offense(s) (law) were they arrested for,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Would you mind helping me out back to USA? few months ago I called the respective offices said warrants were inactive

Could you please help me with the following information here, few months ago I called the respective offices from India, said they were inactive warrants, would you please help me how to process H1B.

I got deported on 30th May 2012, due to immigration law breaks as given, actually I was not... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 11, 2023

This is confusing, because you indicate that you pled guilty, so warrants are not the issue.

If you are inadmissible based upon a deportation order and/or the criminal convictions, then you must seek a waiver of inadmissibility if you may qualify for one. You may also need to file for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Can an Alien pending for asylum flight to another state inside the USA for a couple of day or weeks without any problem?
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answered on Jul 6, 2023

If an individual with pending asylum status wishes to travel to another state within the United States for a short period of time, it is generally allowed, but it's important to comply with conditions set by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and inform your asylum officer or legal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: If my mother marries a citizen and gets residency, am I also able to get residency as a 22 year old?
Monica E Rottermann
Monica E Rottermann
answered on Jun 12, 2023

You would not qualify as a stepchild of your mother’s United States citizen spouse under the immigration laws so could not immigrate through them. To be treated as a stepchild for immigration purposes, the marriage between your mother and her USC spouse would have had to have occurred while you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: If someone accused me of crimes falsely to obtain immigration benefits who do I report this to? In the state of Georgia

If someone accused me of crimes falsely to obtain immigration benefits who do I report this to? In the state of Georgia

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answered on May 16, 2023

If you believe that someone has falsely accused you of crimes to obtain immigration benefits, it is important to take appropriate action to address this situation. In the state of Georgia, you can consider the following steps:

Contact local law enforcement: Report the false accusations to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Do lawyers have reputations with U.S. consulates that directly or indirectly affect the outcome of a visa issuance?

I am considering hiring an attorney for a U.S. Visa case that is based in a certain country and claims to have worked with that country's embassy and consulates frequently. I cannot find them on the list the consulates provide of attorneys for US citizens. I'm highly curious about... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

While there is no official policy or procedure that indicates that U.S. consulates have specific reputations for lawyers or law firms, it is possible that certain lawyers or law firms may have a better relationship with a particular consulate or embassy due to their experience and reputation for... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I just received an I-130 Immigration Approval Notice! However, the USCIS is retaining the petition. See More Info

We did not indicate on the petition whether the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad

at a U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate or will apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Can you help us with next steps and what or who can complete the I-485 and I-693 forms?

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

Based on the notice you received, it appears that USCIS has approved your petition but needs additional information in order to determine whether the beneficiary will apply for an immigrant visa abroad or for adjustment of status in the United States. The best next action would be to review the... View More

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Q: I received this approval notice. Please help

The above petition has been approved. However, you did not indicate on the petition whether the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad

at a U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate or will apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Therefore, USCIS has retained the... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

Based on the notice you received, it appears that USCIS has approved your petition but needs additional information in order to determine whether the beneficiary will apply for an immigrant visa abroad or for adjustment of status in the United States. The best next action would be to review the... View More

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Q: I received this approval notice. Please help! What is the best next action?

The above petition has been approved. However, you did not indicate on the petition whether the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad

at a U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate or will apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Therefore, USCIS has retained the... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

Based on the notice you received, it appears that USCIS has approved your petition but needs additional information in order to determine whether the beneficiary will apply for an immigrant visa abroad or for adjustment of status in the United States. The best next action would be to review the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Social Security for Georgia on
Q: My grandpa from Guatemala is 70 years old, came and worked 45 years legally in USA. Can he claim SSI benefits without GC

He has always been legal on EAD document until 5 years ago he missed renewal of his EAD as well as an interview for the green card when he moved to a new address and hence he does not have any legal status right now except his green card application is freshly filed by one of his granddaughters who... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2023

If your grandpa has worked in the United States and paid Social Security taxes, he may be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, regardless of his current immigration status. However, to be eligible for retirement benefits, he must have earned 40 Social Security credits, which is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Social Security for Georgia on
Q: My aunt, age 69, is GC holder, can she continue receiving SS retirement benefits if she moves to Guatemala permanently.?

She came to USA legally 44 years ago and has been receiving social security retirement benefits after reaching full retirement age. She always maintained her legal immigration status and is now permanent resident (Green Card holder) but has not become US citizen as she can't speak English. Now... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2023

If your aunt is a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who moves to Guatemala permanently and gives up her Green Card, she may still be able to receive her Social Security retirement benefits while living abroad, as long as she meets certain eligibility requirements.

To be eligible...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I am a Russian citizen with green card. I’m being mobilized to Russian army. Will I be able to come back to the states?

I am a permanent resident of the US. Currently I am being mobilized to Russian army based on new mobilization laws. If I don’t go there, I’ll be facing 10 years in prison. All my family lives there and I visit them every year. If I don’t go to this mobilization, then I will never be able to... View More

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Nov 8, 2022

Your Lawful Permanent Status will be jeopardized if you will be absent for longer than 181 days from the United States. If you stay abroad for over one year in Russia your LPR status will deemed abandoned and you will be denied entry.

There is a legal caveat: if you are not served the draft...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Immigration Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: I request your help in my query if I am eligible or not for the U visa and if yes what is the best way to proceed.

One of the lawyer here answered my question and asked to check U-Visa for my case i did some research but couldn’t find any good lawyer for my scenario-

I have a typical case with USCIS, They made a mistake on my document which caused me to struggle out of the country for more than a... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

To determine your eligibility for the U visa, you need to understand that it's typically granted to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. The... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Need Help

So here is the story:

I’m a U.S. citizen, and my wife is a Canadian and Green Card holder. I have two kids, both of whom are American-Canadian. However, my wife said she wanted to go to Canada to visit her parents, and she asked me to sign a travel consent form so she could travel with... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2023

You need to hire a divorce immediately and file for divorce. If they lived in Georgia the past 6 months, that is the home state and she could be ordered to bring them back.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: N400 Question

So here is my question:

I’m a U.S. citizen, and I married a Canadian wife, and we both lived in the U.S. for 5 years. I applied for the N400 for my wife 5 months ago, and the case is under review at the moment. However, we had some family problems, and my wife took the kids and escaped... View More

Gunda Yohanna Brost
Gunda Yohanna Brost
answered on Apr 14, 2023

If citizenship is based on 5 years in LPR status, then yes, the person obtains citizenship on their own, not based on a marriage from which they may have derived LPR status. It is always best practice to work directly with an immigration lawyer on any and all immigration-related matters.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Changing jobs after green card based on employment received

I have got my employment based green card a month back however now my current employer isn’t focused on my promotion and compensation change. I have come across a great opportunity and want to switch jobs, wanted to know is there anyway current employer can cause issues with my green card for... View More

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Oct 14, 2022

Once your permanent resident status was approved by USCIS you are expected to work in the sponsored position for a reasonable period of time.

The law does not set a specific amount of time that you must remain with the sponsoring employer.

I highly recommend that you should visit...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I'm going to marry my girlfriend who is an au pair. She's from Ecuador she's in her 1 year.

can we get married in this year or what happen if she extend for a second year and in the second year we get married and I'll apply for give her a temporally green card, which one is the best option?

how long takes the process?

what happen if she extend for a second year and... View More

Safiya Webber Byars
Safiya Webber Byars
answered on Oct 11, 2022

Congratulations on your decision to get married. Based on your initial questions your best option may be to get married and proceed with her adjustement of status petition in the United States. While her application is pending she will be eligible for a work permit. Transitioning from au pair... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Will I have any issues at port of entry while returning back to USA with my 10yrs green card after my divorce?

I got my Permanent Green Card (10yrs) based on marriage. Unfortunately, I got divorced last year. Will that effect my Port of Entry while returning back to USA with my Green Card?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Sep 16, 2022

If you have a 10 your card and your returning to the United States with an unexpired card, then you should not have any problem at all. Now if you have any criminal convictions then that would be a problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I have an ATD Enrollment appointment. Should I apply for asylum (I-589) before the appointment?

I have not completed any documents and was released very quickly from a detention center. They said this appointment is to determine if I am eligible to apply for asylum but the document with the appointment does not specify this. The information on the document is very vague.

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Aug 21, 2022

You will benefit from immediately discussing your personal ability to seek asylum in the US with an experienced immigration attorney as that area of law is notoriously difficult for neophytes.

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