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answered on Oct 13, 2025

Yes, you must disclose the ticket, even if it occurred more than five years ago. Also, I'd like to point out that some speeding tickets in Texas may also be a misdemeanor. Failing to disclose it could impact your application. Failing to be fully honest may indicate a lack of good moral... View More

Because you were denied asylum in the United States and have no other lawful status, applying for protection in Canada faces significant legal barriers under the U.S.–Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA).

This agreement generally requires asylum seekers to apply for refugee... View More

Yes, you can apply for an I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your I-94 expires as long as your husband's H-1B status is still valid.

In your application, include:

Proof of your marriage and your lawful H4 status.

Copy of your husband’s H1B... View More

If your daughter enters the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident before age 18 and lives with you, she can automatically derive citizenship under Section 320 of the Child Citizenship Act, provided you are a U.S. citizen parent. Your own residence after age 14 is not relevant for Section 320 — that... View More

So you're 36 or 37 at this time. You can file a lawsuit in replevin against your parents in small claims court seeking the return of your passport and immigration documents of these items of tangible personal property that belong to you. You should make a formal demand upon your parents to... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2025

Did your daughter file an I-130 for you and another for your spouse? It looks like your daughter may have misunderstood how the process works. If the daughter is a U.S. citizen over 21, she needs to file separate I-130 petitions, one for her biological parent and another for her stepparent... View More

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answered on Jul 16, 2025

You appear to be a strong candidate for EB-1A self-sponsorship. Your achievements likely meet several USCIS criteria, including original contributions of major significance and a critical role in your company. If you can document industry recognition and continued work in your field, you may... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2025

Your partner may enter the United States on a valid ESTA and marry you during that visit. After the marriage, he can return to Italy and apply for an immigrant visa (green card) through consular processing at the U.S. consulate.

In this scenario, you would file Form I-130 (Petition for... View More

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answered on Jun 16, 2025

Once your I-130 petition is approved, it typically takes between four to eight weeks for USCIS to forward it to the National Visa Center (NVC). After the NVC receives the petition, a “Welcome Letter” will be sent to the email address provided on the I-130 form, or to your mailing address if no... View More

Your parent has been accruing unlawful presence since their last authorized stay expired. Generally, if an individual leaves the U.S. after an overstay of 180 days to less than one year, they face a 3-year bar from re-entry. An overstay of one year or more typically triggers a 10-year bar. Multiple... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2025

A US citizen child over 21 can sponsor their parent for a green card as long as they entered the United States with permission. All the paperwork can be done inside the United States without having her go back home. I don’t think a waiver would be required as long as there was a lawful entry.... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

Thank you for sharing those details—this is a sensitive area where immigration and criminal law intersect, so let me help you break it down carefully.

Understanding Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMTs)

In U.S. immigration law, a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) typically... View More

At a first glance, filing a motion to reopen would be the easiest, quickest and the most economical way of handling this. But the problem is what if the motion is not adjudicated in a timely manner and what if the motion is not granted? You would be back to square one.

There is no specific... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

If your income does not meet the minimum requirements to sponsor your boyfriend, you may qualify by demonstrating sufficient assets. If your total assets equal or exceed $80,000, you can substitute the asset test for the income test.

For example, with a household size of two, the annual... View More

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answered on May 5, 2025

Switching from an H-1B visa (which allows employment in the U.S.) to an F-2 visa (which is a dependent visa for spouses and children of F-1 students) can significantly impact your green card process. Here’s how:

1. Loss of Work Authorization – The F-2 visa does not allow employment,... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

A U.S. citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a green card if they entered the country on a visitor visa and did not misrepresent their intent upon entry. It is legally permissible if the individual later decides to stay permanently after marriage.

For example, if marriage was... View More

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answered on Apr 22, 2025

A US citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a fiancé visa provided that the two have met in person within two years of applying for that visa. The process takes about 18 months from start to finish, so the sooner that you can meet him the better. There really is no way to expedite this. You... View More

Yes, you are required to file a change of address (Form E-33) with the immigration court and serve it on the Department of Homeland Security within 5 days of changing your address. https://respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/forms/eoir33ic/

The consequences for failing to update your... View More

Due to your entry without inspection, consular processing will almost certainly be required. Furthermore, because of the unlawful entry, you will likely need to file a waiver of inadmissibility, specifically Form I-601A. This waiver necessitates demonstrating 'extreme hardship' to your... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2025

You likely have a motion to revoke pending and a warrant. Assuming this is Texas, if the State proceeds on the motion to revoke and the judge grants the motion, you will not be able to be extended, and the judge can only deny the State's motion or to sentence you to at least the minimum range... View More