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Charges of threatened to kill her but I did not nor was I anywhere near her she is mad that I moved on. My former landlord said paperwork came to house. One of my friend called her she said she told them she didn’t want to Pursue any longer because she knows she lied however the state has tAken... View More 
answered on Apr 2, 2019
ou need to hire someone to represent you. Cause these are serious charges. Just because the charges are false does not mean they just go away. We are all familiar with many people serving prison time for something they did not do. Protect yourself and hire an attorney. You do not want to wait on... View More
I received a message today from someone saying they were you going to call ice on me because they had my address. They are threaten me because I’ve been ignoring they’re calls & messages.
answered on Mar 27, 2019
If you are here unlawfully, anyone could call ICE on you. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss methods to become lawful in the USA.
I come here to the US over 20 years ago. While here I work and I made a family. I have never commited any crimes I even paid taxes! I hate people similar to me are treated like criminals just because of who we are. I soley came here to work and not bother anyone. I help all people of nationalizes... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2019
Unfortunately, simply being a good person and paying your taxes is not enough to excuse you are in the country without permission.
It is possible that you could be detained by ICE at court, yes. It does happen.
The fact that you have been here for so long, and the fact that you... View More
What are the types of Attorney someone in my shoes would need for a no license ? Someone with no prior record, could I represent myself by committing guilt by paying ticket? As a non citizen is it a bad idea to agree to charges will that put me at risk?
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Your status does not affect the criminal proceedings, but might bring you to the attention of law enforcement who could start removal proceedings. Hire a criminal defense attorney to discuss the best way to handle the ticket. If you are brought to the attention of ICE and are referred to... View More
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He received 2 tickets and summoned to appear in court soon. He received a "driving without a license" and also a "open container " ticket. He... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
Hire an attorney in Augusta who handles traffic tickets and who can probably appear in your husband's absence.
Hello, my fiance was summoned to appear in court for driving without a license a US license. He did present to the ticketing officer his country license that do not expire till June of this year. He was not arrested. He also received a ticket for an open container of which was not his and located... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
Definitely get him an attorney. Criminal activity can impact an immigration case, so concern is not unwarranted. Contact your local bar association for a referral to an attorney familiar with this type of law.
When mother filed for child and waiting for visa and fiancé also file and if fiancé visa is denied will the 130 from the mom be revoked
answered on Jan 23, 2019
I need a little more detail to really answer, but in general, each I-130 stands alone so one could be denied and another approved. It just depends upon the situation.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
If your mom has only filed an I-130 and you are still waiting on a visa number, then you're better off proceeding with a fiance or spousal visa and the previous I-130 will be irrelevant. I suggest having a full consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss which option is the best for... View More
My fiancé had his K1 Visa interview on January 17,2019 but was told to return today, January 22, 2019, because they needed proof that I was pregnant and lost my child after about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. They told us to either give up the petition or file again under CR1 Visa. What should I do?... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
This is not something that can be adequately addressed in a Q&A. You need to have a full consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who can analyze the case and discuss options. This is not something you should try to handle on your own.
My fiance doesn't make much and he's a roofer so when it's raining he cannot work his ex wife keeps asking for money and he hasn't been working and we recently found that she changed the papers he filled out for her to return to court . The hassrasment and threats have to stop
answered on Jan 5, 2019
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... View More
After visiting her at the prison and speaking to the probation officer and got know she had violation in her probation even before we got married. The immigration has sent me a notice of another interview but I have not gotten date yet. My question is with my wife hidden all this from for a year... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
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... View More
I was brought to the U.S. when I was 3 years old on political asylum. We got a voluntary deportation order and never left. After 15 years we got deported. I never got to see a case officer nor did I attend a hearing to appeal. I simply got sent back without seeing a judge. The 10 year ban has... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
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.
I went to my interview on Sept 25 and I updated my medical form on October 22. I-485 still pending.
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answered on Nov 14, 2018
Yes you can since you are not supposed to leave the USA without permission while the applications are pending
They sent me the biometrics letter instead of the Official Receipt notice of the EAD renewal (I-765). My employer requires the Receipt notice to corroborate the category filled is the same as the one in my EAD to grant an automatic extension of my current working permit. This information can not be... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2018
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... View More
My joint sponsor became a citizen through naturalization. He is unable to find the certificate but does have a US passport. He is ex military. I don’t want my case to be denied. Is is ok to use his passport as proof of US citizenship?
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answered on Nov 1, 2018
Yes your joint sponsor can use his us passport as proof of citizenship once it is not expired
I am on F1 visa since 2012.
I got married to an American citizen in May 2018 & filed for Adjustment of status, currently its been 3 months I file concurrent filing and I am waiting for my work permit ( I-765) can I drop my F1 status after receiving my work permit, It is not possible... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
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.
I have an offense numbered as 16-5-23-1
1) Does this make me deportable?
2) What is the difference between 16-5-23-1 and 16-5-23(a)(1) offens ?
3) I am on green card
answered on Sep 17, 2018
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.
Hello, I am trying to sponsor my husband from another country. He is currently in US through visit visa. My question is, that am I still able to sponsor him while he is here? Or, he has to go back? Can he stay here until we get his interview notice and then go back for his interview? How long Is... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2018
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... View More
from me along with falsely stating that I owe over $23,000.00 in arrerage back in 2002 of which I am still paying currently now with the balance being a little over $16,000.00. Though I am done paying with my child support and my daughter is 20 yrs old, graduated H.S. not in college at this time,... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2018
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... View More
my stepchildren were born and are living in a foreign country. I don't have access to their personal documents. what are my options?
answered on Aug 7, 2018
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... View More
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