A family law attorney that handles divorces. You may also wish to consult with an immigration attorney to determine the impact this divorce might have on your status, for example, if you are a conditional rather than permanent resident.

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answered on Jan 6, 2023

You may submit utility bills, bank statements, and other documents printed in PDF format or screenshots. USCIS will accept these documents as copies.

I recommend that you carefully read the instructions provided for form I-751 and if you have additional questions, consider retaining an... View More

More information is needed. It is possible that your daughter's form may have not been properly completed. It is equally possible that that the USCIS needed proof that you previously filed the form I-485 application. Review the material. If you are still confused, you ought to seek an... View More

I agree. A visitor visa is meant for those who visit family or wish to see the U.S. it is not meant for work, so your son must seek a scholarship and/or support himself.

Once he reaches the age of twenty one, he may choose to petition you, but he must prove that he can financially support... View More

What you are planning is called visa fraud. I will explain:

1. When you applied for a visitor's B-2 visa its content specifically mentioned to state purposes of the trip truthfully. When you submitted the information at the end of that federal visa application there was a proviso for... View More

In general, no. You can only temporarily solicit orders for a foreign company at trade shows, among other actions that do not result in remuneration in the U.S. for work done after entry.

I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there... View More

The contract validity is not at issue, even if that contract is valid, the contract party is not within the legal jurisdiction and that the contract’s performance could not be enforced, unless the party has its agent, assets or property for a judgment.

The general policy is that you cannot expedite case processing for family law immigration cases unless 1. there is a medical emergency or 2. an imminent financial injury that would justify fast tracking.

An alien must have a work authorization card or an employment visa for a stated employer-petitioner. Any alien who lives and works without authorization falls out of status and is subject to possible deportation.

This doesn’t appear to be allowed, because you will likely receive payment,... View More

Your brother was admitted and inspected in H1b visa status, so he is documented. However, he has fallen out of status by overstaying his visa. This means that he has accrued unlawful presence. Likely enough for a ten year bar from lawful admission should he depart the U.S.

He was never a... View More

I recommend doing the following:

Obtain a court certified traffic citation disposition from the clerk of the county court where the matter was adjudicated (completed). Disclose that traffic citation and attach a copy of the certified court disposition with all conditions met (fine paid) on... View More

If he was previously deported and returned illegally then most likely ICE is reinstating the prior removal order and your father would not have the right to see an immigration judge. He would also be subject to what is termed the permanent bar. This bar states that anyone who has been deported... View More

1. You have to update the address within ten days of moving by way of submitting AR-11 online and by mail to each respective USCIS facility as directed. That way the card would be delivered properly.

2. The USCIS may, at its discretion, reject granting a fee waiver for certain reasons... View More

You need to be extremely careful.

You must notify the USCIS of your marital status change to a USC in writing.

Naturally, you may depart and be admitted to the United States during the duration of your H1B visa validity, however you must give honest answers regarding your marital... View More

1. You have to contact the USCIS in writing to UPDATE the pending I-130 requisites that WILL place its consideration into a different category (sponsored by a USC) to expedite its completion.

2. Also, it makes sense to reach out to tier II live manager at the USCIS toll free number (prepare... View More

Passport AND adoption documents may be enough to prove citizenship. If it is not, USCIS will send a Request for Evidence and you can do a Freedom of information act (FOIA) request to USCIS for a copy of his naturalization certificate. Best wishes!

As a U.S. citizen, you can file the FORM I-130 for each of your parents. If your parents lawfully entered the U.S. then the FORM I-485 can also be filed with USCIS. The U.S. citizen petitioner will have to also file the FORM I-864 with the adjustment of status process. If your income is... View More

Yes, this happens. It is unclear if your friend may have other issues, where she was already petitioned by another U.S. citizen or green card holder. U.S. citizens are disqualified from petitioning some who did not previously prove that they entered into a good faith relationship with their first... View More

It depends. Often, not.

In general, you must be lawfully present in the U.S. in order to become a green card holder. If you have been sponsored and approved for an H1-b visa, then Amazon may only need you on a temporary basis, but this is unclear. If you were approved for a USCIS... View More

If you already have been approved for lawful permanent resident status while living in the U.S. for at least 3 years as the spouse of a U.S. citizen, then the offense that you were charged with becomes an issue when seeking citizenship by naturalization.

Also, if you have not yet become a... View More