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answered on May 19, 2021
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I am married a U.S. citizen and filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently, but unfortunately forgot to send the receipt notice of I-130 with I-485 form. What should I do? will my I-485 get rejected?
answered on Apr 29, 2021
You state that you filed the forms concurrently so how would you already have a receipt for the I-130?
If there is a misunderstanding and you previously filed the I-130 and you are asking that the I-485 be joined with the I-130; Send a co ver letter and the attached I-130 receipt to the... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2021
You may have to file a waiver of misrepresentation.
Like the title say I want to petition for my mother because she will be retiring next year, but not my father just yet because he won't be retiring for another 5 years. Is it possible to do so? (they are still married). My mother would also need to bring my minor brother with her, but since I... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2021
Yes if you were a US citizen over 21, then you can sponsor mom, and then you can sponsor dad later. It will not be possible for your brother to accompany mom as her derivative beneficiary, so he will need his own independent grounds to enter like a student visa or a visitor visa. But those are only... View More
Hi,
I passed my N-400 interview this week. I was just looking at my passport stamps yesterday and found 1 return date on my N-400 form is incorrect by 1 day. My N-400 is based on marriage. I have taken 3 trips outside the US, since I got my green card -
1) 9 days trip in 2019.... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2021
Congrats. I doubt that should be an issue. You spent most of your time in the US and that is what is required for the time segment of the form. If you are asked about it at any time explain it as you did here.
I no longer hold a Rwandan citizenship because I left as a refugee.
answered on Apr 13, 2021
As an asylee you have to get approval before you travel. A specific document is needed.
You should consult an attorney - the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Justis both have lawyer directories. You can also look on the USCIS website.
I have 2020 tax returns for my husband can I just use that?
Been on hold for so long and time is running out
What should I do?
answered on Apr 12, 2021
You do not need the three years tax returns to file for your relative. If you are eligible, you may file as soon as you can.
Good luck
answered on Apr 4, 2021
In your posting, you did not indicate how and when you obtained your resident status.
Without knowing that information, it is probable that you may have to file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your ( unmarried ) child.
You should contact an experienced immigration attorney for personalized guidance.
i havea b1 visa valid until 2024 and i have over stayed for 6 years and i want to come back. idont have any felony or criminal record. what are my options during immigration check at nyc airport. i will be travelling soon from india to usa.
answered on Mar 26, 2021
Dear Overstay,
I will assume your B-1 non-immigrant visa was issued around 2014. You then came to the US and overstayed your authorized stay of presumably 6 months for more than a year. This alone bars you from seeking admission into the U.S. for 10 years, at which point you will allow to... View More
Petitioner:- Mother (Naturalized US citizen).
Applied for her daughter n May 2013. I-130 was approved and the cases have been forwarded to NVC.
Applicant : (Daughter)
Application Category: Unmarried , Over 21- Current age 44yrs.
Applicants visited the USA previously... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2021
Depending in the basis for her removal, she will need to file for a waiver. Good luck.
Applicant : SON, currently resident in-home country(southeast Asia), never been in USA.
Petitioner - Mom(Naturalized US citizen). Applied for her Son in May 2013. I-130 was approved and the cases have been forwarded to NVC.
Application Category: F1- Unmarried , Over 21 – Current... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2021
You need t provide more information as to ages of the children. Generally, I will include the children at the first opportunity. If the Children were not included in the I-130, he may have an issue of misrepresentation at the NVC. How old are the children? Is domestic partner, living together, is... View More
Is there any way around this?
answered on Jan 29, 2021
First, sorry about your loss. Second, There are many ways you can proof that you are related. Normally the holding entity will tell you what alternative documents are acceptable to receive teh body. Good luck
I485 is in progress with biometric on 1/21/21 but H1 denied and I94 already expired. Can we legally stay? and finish our next steps for I485 such as biometric, await EAD card and AP card?
answered on Jan 29, 2021
While your I-485 is pending, you are ok to stay in the U.S.
My wife 2 years conditional Green card has been expired however we applied to remove the conditional and we received ( i-797f approval notice for 18 months ) so my question is can she travel overseas for one month with er expired green card and the i-797f approval notice ? are there any risk when... View More
My wife 2 years conditional Green card has been expired however we applied to remove the conditional and we received ( i-797f approval notice for 18 months ) so my question is can she travel overseas for one month with er expired green card and the i-797f approval notice ? are there any risk when... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2021
Yes. The I-797F allows you to travel and your wife should not have any risk re-entering the U.S. Good luck.
I became a naturalized citizen in 2019, I want to petition for my mother to come to the u.s so I can go to work, I am a stay at home mom but my husband work.
answered on Dec 27, 2020
A US citizen adult child can sponsor their parent for a green card. You are required to file a financial affidavit to show that you have sufficient income to be their financial sponsor. If your income is insufficient, then you will have to engage a joint financial sponsor. A joint financial sponsor... View More
I am a permanent resident of the US. CA accepted expired and or copy of the green card. GA does not. Aside from renewing card for $500 and waiting 6 months, is there anything else I can use to obtain a GA drivers license?
answered on Oct 27, 2020
If you apply to renew your green card, you can either receive an extension sticker on the card when you do your biometrics, or you can ask for temporary card during an infopass appointment at your local USCIS office.
I filed an i130 for my husband who has DACA and is currently in the US and has been since he was 5. He applied for DACA as soon as he turned 18. Our i130 was approved and we submitted our visa application but we have ran into the issue of how to fill out the i864 (affidavit of support) because I am... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
You are the primary sponsor and your husband a household member.
You are also going to need a provisional waiver if your husband entered the USA without inspection.
I am currently sponsoring my wife from the Philippines on a k1 visa. We are stuck on one question on I-864. Our issue is the question that says if you have sponsored someone in the past (who was my wife) who is now a permanent residence that i should add them to my household number dependents, but... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2020
The I-864 explaines your obligation as a sponsor. This applies to your previous wife and the current. Even though you are no longer married you may still be responsible for her pursuant to the I-864 you signed when you sponsored her to get her green card.
I already received an EAD. What should I proceed? Do I need an LLC? Can I hire someone (with my immigration status stated above)? Thank you!
answered on Aug 11, 2020
The employment authorization document (EAD) issued to you by USCIS authorizes your lawful employment while you await the adjudication of the FORM I-485. You can register an LLC if you are able to fulfill all of the state requirements of the state where you intend to operate your business. You can... View More
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