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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: I am wanting to know about visiting Canada. I had a dui several years ago and have been told I would be denied entry.

Is this true, and if so, is there a way to gain ability to enter the country? I have been to over 20 countries with the majority of them being since having a dui and have not drank per doctor’s directive in several years

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

It is true that having a DUI on your record could potentially affect your ability to enter Canada. Canadian immigration law considers DUI offenses as serious criminal offenses, and individuals with such convictions may be deemed inadmissible to enter the country. However, each case is evaluated on... View More

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Q: How long will my fiancé’s driver’s license be valid if he has a K-1 visa?
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answered on Feb 26, 2023

The validity of a driver's license for someone on a K-1 visa will depend on the laws of the state where the license was issued. Each state in the US has its own rules and regulations regarding driver's licenses, and some states may have different requirements for non-US citizens.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law and Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: If IAM born from bad country but my family from London have passport britsh how can l get passport britsh with out help

My father in the past have family on another country ,then second family from London .IAM on first family son of my Dad bcoz iwant britsh passport to job and stady

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

If you were not born in the UK and do not have British citizenship, you will need to go through the proper channels to obtain a British passport. The fact that your father's second family has British passports does not automatically entitle you to one.

To obtain a British passport, you...
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Q: If IAM born from bad country but my family from London have passport britsh how can l get passport britsh with out help

My father in the past have family on another country ,then second family from London .IAM on first family son of my Dad bcoz iwant britsh passport to job and stady

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

If you were born in a country that is not part of the British Commonwealth or the European Union, and you do not have a claim to British citizenship by descent, marriage, or through another family connection, then you will need to meet the requirements for naturalization as a British citizen. These... View More

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Q: Will my medical records cause issues for k1 visa?

Pending USCIS petition for alien fiancé, I am getting my ducks in a row for the next part of the process. I have requested my records for my medical as this can take awhile to process (uk nhs) and have been down the researching rabbit hole. I am worried as I have previously been on anti... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Having a history of mental health issues or past medication use, including antidepressants and anxiety medication, is not an automatic disqualification for a K-1 visa. However, you should be prepared to provide a thorough explanation of your medical history and any treatment you have received.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: Help for immigrant abused/abandoned by husband "Good Faith" process incomp. US born son prior to marriage.

Indiv has been in US for 8 yrs. Has a child born in US prior to marriage. Reports meeting husband , who is a US citizen, casually in home country. She came to US on a visa. He sought her out through mutual friends in US, courted her and married in 2017. Reports she was in love. After a few... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Mar 20, 2024

She can pursue a VAWA application to obtain her green card. This is the Violence Against Women Act. She should retain counsel to file her VAWA case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Domestic Violence for Arkansas on
Q: Can I petition my dad even if he's the reason my mom got her U-visa approved?

Today, I became a US citizen. My mom is currently a green card holder. 8 years ago my mom filed a police report against my dad for domestic violence. (However, there's no police report filed against my dad according to the olathe police.) Then we filed for a U-visa. Got approved, then after 3... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2022

I understand that he is your dad and even though he caused you and your mother mental trauma, you still want to sponsor him to get his green card. While your father would be an immediate relative, if you were to sponsor him now that you have here citizenship, I'm not sure what criminal charges... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: i marry a woman ive known for a while from ukraine. there a time limit she has to be married to me, dont want to be used
Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Nov 1, 2021

This is an awkward question, perhaps unclear. However, getting married for the sole purpose of filing permanent resident status for someone is a Federal crime.

I suggest that you seek legal advice during a paid appointment with a competent immigration attorney before there are any other...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: Hi I'm on J1 waiver Job( which is conditional for 3 years). I'm married to us citizen. Can I apply for marriage based GC

during the final year of my waiver or do I have to wait to finish the waiver?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Jun 18, 2021

Depends on what J1 visa you have. Some are subject to the two-year home residence requirements, where you have to return home for a two year period. If you do not have this condition, then most likely you can adjust status after marriage, as you entered the country with legal permission. However as... View More

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Q: It's been almost 7 weeks that I mailed the form I-485, I have not yet received the receipt notice of I-485 though

I am married to a U.S. citizen, It's been almost 7 weeks that I have mailed the form I-485, but I have not yet received the receipt notice of I-485. Is this normal?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Jun 17, 2021

It depends on where you mailed your application but some places are taking 6-8 weeks to send receipt notices. Hopefully you mailed your application with tracking or proof of delivery so you are sure that it got there. If you don't get anything from USCIS within 12 weeks I would recommend... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: if land is co owned with a non citizen and non citizen gets deported will the Government take the land?
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Mar 19, 2021

The following is one example where real estate is in jeopardy of confiscation:

A foreign national who has been deported can have real estate confiscated if the property has been used for illicit purposes involving controlled substances and the person has been charged and convicted for...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: CAn I leave the U.S if my I-539 extension application is in review? I'm on B2 visa & My I-94 is expired.

I have applied for stay extension in July but till now (December) there's still no decision. My question is, can I leave the U.S if my I-539 extension application is in review?I'm on B2 visa & My I-94 is expired. will there be any problems with the immigration and does it affects my visa in future?

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answered on Dec 2, 2020

If you leave while the extension is pending the extension is voluntarily revoked. You can make a new entry on your visa provided it is a multiple entry visa.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: My wife returned to Mexico in February this year. Her passport is expired . Is there a way for her to return?

She had not yet completed the naturalization process. We have been waiting for the first interview.

Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 15, 2020

She needs to renew her passport.

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Q: What questions do I need to ask of immigration lawyer about marriage to pakistani man when I am a US citizen?

my Fiance is from Pakistan and we are looking to get married in the near future. We plan on talking to an Immigration lawyer but I don't know what questions we need to ask of them about his current status as forgin exchange student for 4 more years to married and also going to school. What... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Jun 26, 2020

Some of us give free consultations. Counsel in any state can represent you. During the free consultation the step by step process will be explained so that you know how the case will be processed and the time it will take to do so.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: if harry styles, who is a united kingdom citizen, is protesting the whole "black lives matter" thing can he be deported?
Ify Princess Ikeakanam
Ify Princess Ikeakanam
answered on Jun 2, 2020

Protesting is not a crime and not grounds for deportation. Harry Styles would have to violate his immigration status or commit a deportable crime.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: If I couldn’t afford to renew green card in 2017, and I just submitted my application for citizenship in 2020, is it ok?

I became resident in 1987 at 3 years old. I renewed every 10 years, but in 2017 I couldn’t afford to. I’ve been married to a u.s. citizen for 14 years. I’m a stay at home mom with 3 kids. I have never been arrested and have lived a simple life. I just put in my citizenship application... View More

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Feb 28, 2020

It is USCIS policy for citizenship applicants whose cards have expired or will expire within six months to file the I-90 and submit a copy of the receipt notice. You can file without that but you will likely get a request for it.

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Q: Alien marrying a US Greencard Holder and having a son in the US. Can they live in the US the three of them?

Hi I am not a US citizen, my wife is a green card holder, we got married in my country a year ago and we just got our first child in the US, she has to live and stay in the US and I want to move there with her, what is the fastest way to do so? I don't want to leave her and my child alone... View More

Deron Edward Smallcomb
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Deron Edward Smallcomb
answered on Feb 26, 2020

There is more than one option here in what seems to be a complex case. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law and Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: How can i prevent kids father of taking kids out of country he has custody of one and i have custody of the other

Their father already took kids to border and left with his family for 8 months.. I want to prevent this as well as reverse custody of my other child back to me..

Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
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Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
answered on Oct 15, 2019

Madam,

I am not a family law attorney neither authorized to practice law in your state but you need to contact a family attorney in your area ASAP regarding this matter or if you don't have the means to afford an attorney you can contact legal aid and see if you qualified for their...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: renew work permit here on assylum and married US citizen or adjust status or both?

My husband is here on assylum from Honduras has work permit and needs to renew by december. should we file to adjust status, or renew his work permit or both?

Rehim Babaoglu
Rehim Babaoglu
answered on Jul 23, 2019

First, I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for the lawyer to debrief and brief you, analyze, assess and evaluate your case in order to maximize the... View More

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