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The us married a us citizen but then gets a warrant for not going to court to now he’s got a removal date what can I do
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Your spouse faces an uphill removal proceedings battle:
1. He was deemed removable prior based on his criminal conviction of domestic battery
2. He re entered the United States which constituted another criminal infraction based on his procedural history,
3. While in the... View More 
I tried to have the TPS by myself not from my wife, but they denied the TPS form i just do, so now I'm trying to find an option to fix my legal status but I Don't know how to do it, because i don't have a job and my wife is the only one working right now, I'm just waiting for... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
You may adjust to a lawful status of a U.S. Permanent Resident by preparing and filing a one stop concurrent filing of all necessary documents with bona fides. The best route is to select and consult with an experienced immigration counsel directly to receive information and make an informed... View More
So my friend is saying that do not fall into the category of citizen or national as they are not a citizen of the United States but are solely a national owing no allegiance to the United States (they call themselves an American State National). I told them that fine but in that case you would... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
No, your friend is incorrect. Under U.S. law, the two primary statuses are citizen and non-citizen national (8 U.S.C. § 1408). American citizenship can be acquired by birth or via naturalization. Non-citizen nationals (Samoa and Swain), still owe allegiance to the U.S.
Is it possible to apply for SIJS and be accepted if I am under 21 years old, was abandoned by a parent from a very early age and have only received help from my mother and can physically be in the United States with a tourist visa? (with the help of a lawyer and 10k $)
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
Yes, you may be eligible to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in California if you meet certain criteria. Under California law, SIJS is available to individuals under 21 years old who have been declared dependent by a juvenile court, or placed under the custody of an individual or... View More
Do you think my asylum clock as stop
answered on Aug 27, 2024
I cannot determine if your asylum clock has stopped based solely on the information you've provided. The status of your asylum clock depends on various factors. Missing an interview or court hearing can cause the clock to stop. Contact your immigration attorney to review your case in detail... View More
I was scheduled for a N400 naturalization interview at the San Jose field office on October 1, 2024, and then suddenly after 7 minutes if it getting scheduled, I get another notification saying that it was descheduled. The notice says that it was descheduled due to unforeseen reasons, and they will... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
This is nothing of major concern. Unfortunately, USCIS does sometimes cancel and reschedule interviews due to a number of reasons related to their availability, etc. and nothing that has to do with the actual applicant. I would recommend that you stay on top of it and follow-up constantly if you do... View More
I entered the United States with a valid visa and then submitted my I-589 asylum application online to USCIS. It's been a day, and I still haven't received the I-589 receipt notice. Is this normal? Another friend of mine applied on the same day and received the electronic receipt... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
This is noting to worry about. USCIS generally has 30 days from the date you have filed an application to issue a receipt notice and therefore sometimes it does take a bit longer. So long as you see that activity is taking place on your case (next step is your interview), you should be okay. If you... View More
I’ve been on an H1B visa since October 2023. I traveled to my home country in March 2024 for my wedding and had my visa stamped in April. Then I planned to return right after my wedding in the second week of June. Unfortunately, a medical emergency required me to extend my leave, which my... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2024
Generally, there's no specific time limit for staying outside the U.S. on unpaid leave while on an H1B visa. However, returning to the U.S. as soon as possible is generally advisable. Limited payrolls might raise concerns during an H1B transfer. There are some steps you can take to facilitate... View More
I live in the United States and I am a college student. I want to bring her her so we can get married. I am trying to find the fastest way to get her a visitors permit or visa
answered on Aug 28, 2024
The first step is you file the I 129F, and then, once that is approved at the California service Center, the file is sent to the national visa center (NVC) in New Hampshire for additional processing. When they are finished, they will send the file over to the US consulate in Lima Peru for final... View More
We are a small Inc. company incorporated in Delaware and are now considering reducing the salary of two founders. Both are O-1 visa holders and each earns around $9k/month. Specifically, we want to know:
- What happens if we reduce the salary and how much decrement is recommended?
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
Reducing the salary of O-1 visa holders can impact their visa status since the O-1 visa requires maintaining employment terms consistent with what was presented to USCIS. While no specific percentage is set for salary reductions, any significant decrease might trigger the need to notify USCIS and... View More
I am curious about the consultation charges.
answered on Aug 12, 2024
Consider working with an immigration attorney. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to handle the case even if it’s pending. The G-28 is a Notice of appearance of Attorney form that is filed so both the attorney and the client receive the same notices throughout the lifespan of the case.
My I-864 form was submitted last year; however, it didn't include Use of Assets to Supplement Income as I was told my petitioner I-864 form qualifying assets section was deemed (optional) since I have a joint sponsor whose income alone qualifies without the need to include, in our case,... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2024
So a number of questions come up in this situation. Is this for an adjustment of status case or for a consular processing situation. If this is a consular processing situation, an opportunity to update the I-864 will occur regardless as there is a requirement to update that form before any... View More
I'm the Petitioner, I don't have enough income to document, I'm seeing mixed information regarding this topic. Am I required to fill out a I-864 form while the joint sponsor fills a separate I-864 form?
answered on Aug 3, 2024
You have to complete an 864 form even if your income is insufficient. The joint sponsor also completed a separate 864 form, but if that joint sponsor lives in the same household then he completes an 864a
I'm the Petitioner, I don't have enough income to document, I'm seeing mixed information regarding this topic. Am I required to fill out a I-864 form while the joint sponsor fills a separate I-864 form?
answered on Aug 13, 2024
Generally, only one Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is required per sponsored immigrant. This form is completed by the petitioner (the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsoring the immigrant).
However, there are exceptions:
Joint Sponsorship: If the... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2024
(If I am reading your question correctly, I am assuming you are already in the U.S. with your F-1 visa.) The answer is no. If your child is born in the U.S. he will be a U.S. Citizen by birth.
Dear Lawyers,
I would like to create an operational agreement for my LLC. At the moment, I'm an F-1 international student, so I would like to know if you could help me do this. We create websites. In summary, I (founder) and another co-founder (F-1 student as well) are not going to... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
To ensure your LLC is set up correctly and complies with all applicable laws, it's highly recommended to retain an experienced attorney. As F-1 international students, there are specific immigration laws to consider. Direct participation in the operations of the LLC might violate your visa... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Applying for a work permit based on asylum seeking or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) depends on your specific circumstances. If you are seeking asylum, applying for a work permit can provide you with the ability to work legally in the U.S. while your asylum case is being processed. However,... View More
I live with a family member, so I do not have any lease contract. I also do not have medical history. I have a bank account. I can afford a transcript from my university. My current status is F1 student.
Thank you
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
To prove your continuous residency for TPS, a driver's license and school transcript can be helpful, but you may need more documents. Consider using your bank statements, as they show your financial activity and residency. These statements can be very useful in demonstrating your presence in... View More
I am talking about applying for the green card during the initial year of OPT. My concern is that applying for a green card suggests immigrant intent, while OPT/F-1 status is supposed to be non-immigrant. Can this cause the stem extension OPT to be denied?
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
Applying for an EB-2 green card during your initial year of OPT can indeed signal immigrant intent, which might conflict with your F-1 status, intended for non-immigrants. This conflict could potentially impact your ability to receive a STEM OPT extension. U.S. immigration laws under California... View More
This seems to be ok if not for long (< 1month), but my understanding is that any change in work location must be reported in the SEVP portal within 10 days of the change. The address cannot be abroad. So if you work abroad for more than 10 days and do not report the new location, my guess is... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Working remotely from outside the US while on OPT can be a tricky situation. Generally, short periods of remote work (less than a month) might be acceptable, but you need to be cautious. The SEVP portal requires you to report any change in your work location within 10 days, and the address must be... View More
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