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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 
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... View More
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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... View More
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
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... View More
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
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... View More
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
I'm a US citizen, she's a Nigerian citizen
Dating 5 years online and considering an online marriage in Utah
We want to consummate our marriage and apply for a spousal visa
answered on Jul 17, 2022
A fiancée visa cannot be issued unless you and your significant other have physically met in person and have proof of that meeting within two years of applying for the K visa. The US immigration laws only allow for marriage to be conducted remotely in very limited circumstances. You should retain... View More
If so how long will that take?
answered on May 14, 2022
You can do whatever you want.
More information is needed if you are concerned with whether you will ever be approved for a visa in the future. Were/are you accused of a domestic violence? What are the facts? Did you go through any sort of court mandated classes? What is the maximum... View More
They are from another country..they are abusive to me in front of my son and husband ..if I let my spouse know I am leaving with my son and take my son to my mothers home can I get a restraining order if he threatens me? What about a good behavior warrant in GA?
answered on Mar 29, 2022
At this point, you both have equal custody of the child. He can also take the child. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and provide you with guidance.
I was born outside the U.S and became a citizen through the naturalization of my father in 2015. He got his citizenship before I turned 18. I'm currently 23. My parents aren't married but they've been together since I was born. I meet the derived citizenship test. I was planning to... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2022
If your parents were not married, you will need to show a court order acknowledging that your father is your biological father (known as "order of filiation") as well as an order that grants him legal and physical custody of you. It may be joint legal and physical custody with your mom... View More
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