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I am planning to travel to India, and I have a question regarding my return to the USA. I currently have an employer but don't have any clients. Could you kindly inform me if there might be any potential issues I could face in this situation during immigration? Will they ask any questions at... Read more »
answered on Jun 6, 2023
It depends on what status you have in the U.S. If you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, you will have no problem coming back to the U.S. with your U.S. passport or green card. If you have H-1B worker status or F-1 student status, you can also travel, but you may need to apply for an... Read more »
I put my partner as a joint sponsor but he should have been household member. I can't find a way to change that in CEAC. Is there a way?
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
If you made an error in designating the role of sponsorship on CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center), such as selecting "joint sponsor" instead of "household member," it's important to correct the information as soon as possible.
Here are some steps you can... Read more »
Let's say that someone is currently on an F-1 visa and working on Optional Practical Training (OPT) at some company and the job position is directly related to their study. Now alongside that employment, they want to own a business, which is not related to my formal education. The intention is... Read more »
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
Yes, someone on an F-1 visa can own a business, but there are some restrictions.
Under F-1 visa, international students are not allowed to work in the US unless they have authorization. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a type of employment authorization that allows F-1 students to work... Read more »
On Ceac, I listed myself as a joint sponsor rather than a household member sponsor. Is that okay for me to do? I filled out I-864 instead of I-864A. Would they question why the petitioner/main sponsor have the same address as me? the petitioner is my mother in law and we live in the same residence... Read more »
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
Yes, you can fill out Form I-864 as a joint sponsor even if you live with the petitioner/main sponsor. However, you will need to provide proof of your income and assets, and you will need to be able to show that you can support the immigrant financially.
The USCIS may question why the... Read more »
My sister has two kids that less than 18 years of age. We're currently in the process of filling out affidavit supports and uploading them on CEAC, do I need to add the kids on the actual site before hitting the submit button?
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
Yes, you need to add your sister's kids as derivative applicants on CEAC before submitting everything. Derivative applicants are family members who are eligible to immigrate to the United States with the principal applicant. In this case, the principal applicant is your sister. Her two kids... Read more »
How will this new law that florida passed effect my employee and my business. He is worried about perhaps having to leave florida
answered on Jun 1, 2023
You should likely schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can discuss the details in a private setting. Does your employee "who isn't documented" have lawful work authorization, such as employment authorization through DACA (Deferred Action... Read more »
I just have a question. I'm going thru a divorce currently and have a new fiance she is a filipina living in hong kong. I'm just wondering what would be faster to bring her to the US a K1 visa or a spouse visa? I plan to marry her this year as soon as I am officially divorced. Also... Read more »
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answered on May 31, 2023
It is difficult to say which visa would be faster for your fiance to come to the United States. The processing time for both visas can vary depending on a number of factors, including the workload of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the specific circumstances of your case.... Read more »
Can i maintain my permanent resident status certificate of naturalization/ citizenship if I am green card abroad for 18 months
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
You can maintain your permanent resident status if you are outside the US for 18 months, but you may need to meet certain requirements.
To maintain your permanent resident status, you must:
* Have a valid green card.
* Have been physically present in the US for at least 30... Read more »
Can i maintain my permanent resident status certificate of naturalization/ citizenship if I am green card abroad for 18 months
answered on May 31, 2023
Any absence abroad for US permanent resident over a year, 12 months, will render one’s permanent status void and abandoned absent any applicable exceptions. Thus, by operation of law, US permanent resident must reside in the United States permanently.
Out of abundance of precaution,... Read more »
Will my permanent resident status abandoned after abroad with green card for 18 months
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
The USCIS will consider several factors when determining whether you have abandoned your green card status. These factors include:
* The length of your absence from the US
* The reasons for your absence
* Your ties to the US, such as your job, family, and property
*... Read more »
Will my permanent resident status abandoned after abroad with green card for 18 months
answered on May 30, 2023
You could be questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents upon your return to the United States. Abandonment is a fact-sensitive inquiry that depends on several different circumstances, including the reason for your delayed absence from the United States and the ties that you maintained... Read more »
I am currently sponsoring my wife, who has permanent resident status. My brother-in-law is now asking if I can also sponsor him (as a joint sponsor). Is this possible, and if so, how?
answered on May 30, 2023
If you earn sufficient income, you are not restricted from sponsoring more than one immigrant. The reason the form asks if you have sponsored another individual is because that person is counted in the household size calculation. You can find the income requirements based on household size here:... Read more »
I am currently sponsoring my wife, who has permanent resident status. My brother-in-law is now asking if I can also sponsor him (as a joint sponsor). Is this possible, and if so, how?
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
Form I-864 inquires about other persons you are sponsoring because the USCIS wants to know your financial commitment to other immigrants. If you are already sponsoring someone, the USCIS wants to make sure that you can afford to sponsor another immigrant.
You are not restricted from... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
If you did not transmit U.S. citizenship to your child due to lack of physical presence in the United States for the required amount of time, you would have to file paperwork for your child to obtain a green card. The first step in the process is to file an I-130 petition and upon approval of that... Read more »
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
If your CRBA (Certificate of Birth Abroad) was rejected because you weren't physically present in the US for 60 months, there are a few things you can do:
1. **Reapply with more evidence of physical presence.** The USCIS requires that you be physically present in the US for at least... Read more »
I am on a I-130 case (my father's wife was filed for by her US citizen dad)that was approved in 2019 but i wasn't given the opportunity to get processed by my parents even though USCIS provided an option to us to continue with me on the case. This decision was taken due to my age at the... Read more »
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
Since your I-130 petition was approved in 2019, you are now eligible to apply for a green card through your father, who is now a green card holder. The documents that your father can submit on your behalf include:
* **Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust... Read more »
I am on a I-130 case (my father's wife was filed for by her US citizen dad)that was approved in 2019 but i wasn't given the opportunity to get processed by my parents even though USCIS provided an option to us to continue with me on the case. This decision was taken due to my age at the... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
As a green card holder, your father can file an I-130 petition for you, as long as you are unmarried. Visa availability depends on what country you are from and you can check the Visa Bulletin for an idea of how many years it will take for a visa to become available to you:... Read more »
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
If you paid a $10,000 immigration bond about 6 years ago and never received your money back, you can take the following steps to get your money back:
1. **Contact the agency that held your bond.** The first step is to contact the agency that held your bond. This may be the U.S. Immigration... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
Do you know if the removal proceedings are still pending? You would not be entitled to your money back until the case was completed and the respondent did not breach the bond terms. Typically, once the case is over, ICE mails the bond obligor a form, informing the obligor that they are entitled to... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
You mom would need to apply for a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa at the U.S. consulate nearest to her. She would need to establish that she only intends to come to the United States for a short visit (of up to 6 months) and then return to her home country. Additionally, she must establish that she has... Read more »
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