This can get complicated and have a permanent impact upon the immigration rights of your cousin. A B2 visitor, even a B1 casual business visitor, will likely violate the terms of their visa status if they live, work and get paid on a visit.
Compensation, and/or remuneration to the cousin... Read more »
My immigrant wife went to a green card interview and said I don't remember to a question, is this fraud?
Fraud may be based on a misrepresentation of fact that was either intentional or negligent. You will need to assess your declaration with this definition in mind to determine if fraud did in fact occur.
I applied for marriage based green card last September after getting married to a US citizen.
I entered the country on 2018 with J1 visa and I in the process of changing my status from J1 to green card.
We had applied for K1 visa in March 2020 because I was planning to go back to... Read more »
You should hire an immigration attorney to help ensure you don’t make costly mistakes.
My stepfather (legally) married my mother a few years ago while I was a teenager. He is from France, and he lives in the US as a permanent resident but is still a French citizen.
I read that under French law, plenary adoption can occur until age 20, and citizenship is automatically granted... Read more »
Call the French embassy in Washington DC or Minneapolis Minnesota if there is one in Minneapolis, and start the process there. The staff employees at the consulate can tell you in about five minutes whether or not you qualify for French citizenship. I wish you the best of luck
Have you ever been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance in any country, excluding traffic violations (unless a traffic violation was alcohol- or drug-related or involved a fine of $500 or more)?
It's not a civil traffic violation, under $500, so yes, it should likely be reported.
You may wish to have an attorney review your record to be sure.
My course was born in CA but she was taken to Mexico at a very young age and her name was changed in mexico all her records and school records are in a different name but she has her us social security and birth certificate but she has not reentered the county because she is scared they won't... Read more »
She needs to get a US Passport.
I am currently working as an au pair with a J-1 visa. I am getting married in September to a us citizen, and plan to submit our application for a marriage green card soon after the marriage. My J-1 visa is already expired, but I have DS 2019 that extends till January 2021. Will I be able to... Read more »
As long as you are otherwise working lawfully, then the green card application process should not impact, or be impacted, by that.
You can also apply for a temporary work authorization to use while you are awaiting the adjudication of your application.
I am asking for the specific legal statute, case law or legal right I have as a US citizen. The reason for my question is it has been over 2 and a half years since we applied for her and her son to receive an appointment for their visas (IR1). I am uninterested in Coronavirus excuses as we had... Read more »
Hi, I am sorry that this happened to you. Did you send all the documents or did you receive any communication about the delay?
It may be worth contacting an immigration lawyer to make inquiries on your case. 2 year wait is unusual for IR1 so make sure there is nothing further to do on your... Read more »
My biological father was a LPR, he was arrested in 1983 shortly after I was born. I was adopted. He was released from prison and deported back to the Dominican Republic in 1997. He is aware he will have to apply for readmission and fill out other paperwork.
Can I sponsor him or my... Read more »
You can sponsor your dad as an immediate relative but he may require a waiver. More facts are needed to determine if he would even qualify. You can sponsor your siblings but the wait time is over a decade.
Hi. I'm in the States with J1 visa right now and my American fiance and I are planning to get married here and adjust my status. Actually we had applied for K1 visa in March and were waiting for the approval but we just decided to get married here. So my question is should we cancel the K1...?... Read more »
Better to withdraw. Make sure you aren’t subject to the foreign residency requirement associated with some J1 visas.
I'm from South Korean and right now I'm in the states with J1 visa participating in Aupair program. I came here in May 2018 and after one year, I extended the program for one more year. So I was going to be done with the program in May 2020 but then Covid19 broke out. So DOS allowed... Read more »
You may remain in the USA and adjust through your USC spouse. Because your adjustment is through a USC immediate relative you will not be charged with any overstay or out of status time.
Your extension remains a lawful status.
I'm from South Korea and right now I'm in the states with J1 visa participating in Aupair program. I came here in May 2018 and after one year, I extended it for one more year. So I was going to be done in May 2020 but then Covid19 broke out. So DOS allowed in-country Aupairs to extend for... Read more »
If the 2 year return home rule does not apply then you can. The K visa application you filed would be rejected as invalid. The fiancé visa is for foreign national fiancés living abroad who would be processing at their home consulate. You live here so you wouldn’t qualify. Retain counsel for... Read more »
I have no criminal records nor felonies.
DACA applicants had to prove continuous residence in the U. S. since June 15, 2007 among other eligibility criteria.
Those who are not citizens can apply and receive unemployment benefits if all of the state requirements are fulfilled. You must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work such as a green card, asylee, DACA or TPS status. You must be authorized to work at the time... Read more »
She is Canadian. I live in Minnesota. We are engaged and had planned that she'd drive here, look for a job, get a TN visa (until we married), and move here permanently. We were going to do this in May and had planned this months ago. Now, borders are closed, so she can't just pack up and... Read more »
You can't until after the Canadian border opens and until the EO expires.
I am a refugee and stopped working due to the COVID-19. My question is whether getting unemployment benefits exposes me to deportation or prevents me from becoming a US citizen in the future?
No because unemployment is an earned benefit.
Can we even get married? I don’t know much about immigration and stuff and he doesn’t really know the rules either.
Every case is different. Have a free phone consultation with an attorney who can explain everything to you. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you.
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Am clinton and nam from cameroon. am an arriving alien who was registered at ARIZONA. presently i've ben granted parole having an i-94 form with no employment authorization and recently i filled already for my asylum case here in minnesota and also have a stamped copy of... Read more »
You can. Intact a qualified immigration attorney or a community organization that is familiar with the asylum process and who can provide you with guidance as to the time to file FORM I-765 to request the EAD. Good luck to you.
You never have to have a lawyer, just like you don't need to have a doctor to do surgery. You will probably get better results if you have a professional, but you can try to do it yourself.
I would recommend getting an attorney ASAP. If you are in deportation proceedings you are at... Read more »
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