Separation is not legal and against my will. What would be the consequences on the day of oat ceremony? Also, I have a 6 months old daughter for whom I am providing adequate support. I do not want to proceed with filing divorce yet. But the more I wait, I will lose my chances of primary custody.... Read more »
answered on Jun 24, 2022
In your situation, since you are soon to get sworn in as a US citizen, the fact that your wife has separated from you would not be of any consequence at this time. As long as you are still legally married, which it sounds like you are, you should be good to go for your naturalization. USCIS has... Read more »
I have DACA.
I live in Houston, TX and plan on visiting Brownsville, TX.
My understanding is there's a Border Patrol stop leaving Brownsville? Should I be concerned even though I'm only going to Brownsville, TX?
answered on Jun 24, 2022
You are allowed to travel within the U.S. if you have been approved for DACA.
At the checkpoint at Sarita, Texas, you will need to present the DACA EAD and the un-expired DACA approval.
Do NOT cross the international bridge between Brownsville and Matamoros unless you have an... Read more »
The immigration officer only gave me a one-month stay, which affects my travel schedule, my plan to meet my US colleagues face to face (since I am a remote worker, a software engineer), and losing money since I already paid for my stay and airline tickets to new York, I am in Austin at this moment,... Read more »
answered on Jun 13, 2022
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. You might want to try to contact a supervisor at a U.S. Customs & Border Protection deferred inspection site to see whether they might view the limited duration of status given by the officer as an error... Read more »
answered on May 27, 2022
That may take years, even decades for a fourth preference family based visa depending upon where he is from, but the best time to file the petition is as soon as possible!
There may be other issues that potentially disqualify him, so it’s always best to consult with a competent and... Read more »
If she did we would have to change her adjustment of status , right ? Or can I only marry her via k1 visa ? We are scared they might see it as fraud and take away her visa. Would we have to get married within 90 days ? Another lawyer told me we CAN’T get married within 90 days on a tourist visa... Read more »
answered on Apr 23, 2022
An immigrant who enters the country legally, and marries a US citizen can adjust status to get a green card. If the marriage occurs within 90 days of legal entry, there is a presumption of fraud. If she marries you after 90 days, then it would be permissible to file an adjustment case, provided... Read more »
My understanding is she can drive her car here for no more than a year. She's worried that on her way back to Mexico they will question why she was here and what she was doing and that they might take away her Visa. Should she be worried? She would come on a travel visa and they usually give... Read more »
answered on Apr 19, 2022
According to Texas Department of Public Safety: "Driving privilege reciprocity allows a person to use a valid, unexpired foreign license to operate a motor vehicle in Texas for up to one year or until a person becomes a Texas resident, whichever date is sooner. Once a person becomes a new... Read more »
answered on Apr 18, 2022
You will need to file an immediate family petition (FORM I-130 + FORM I-130A) on behalf of your spouse.
If your spouse entered the U.S. lawfully and is not inadmissible then the FORM I-485 can be presented to USCIS to request the adjustment of status.
An experienced immigration... Read more »
So I’m filling up my i864 to sponsor my wife and I want to confirm which income do I use as I income. Is it adjusted gross income or taxable income. My cpa is saying it’s adjusted gross income.
So I’m sponsoring my wife and my business was closed due to Covid shut downs for most of 2020 and half of 2021. I received unemployment benefits in 2020 and 2021. I will list my income down below
2019- $41,300
2020- $31,100 ($20,700) from unemployment benefits and $13,800 from... Read more »
answered on Apr 7, 2022
Some sources of income related to unemployment can't be included in income within the scope of form I-864 ( food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, and TANF), unemployment benefits are included and count as income. To see whether your total annual income, per household size, qualifies you as a sponsor,... Read more »
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Typically, you would apply for adjustment via a consulate outside of the US. However, if you're in the US and you're still within the allowed stay of the VWP / ESTA, then you can send an application to USCIS while in the country.
I’m sponsoring my wife. We have our interview coming up in a few weeks. My income is above the 125% of poverty line I filed all my taxes even 2021 is filed but I have past due taxes from years ago. Does the USCIS verify if taxes are paid or just filed. Thank you.
answered on Apr 4, 2022
USCIS does not verify if taxes are paid by the sponsor, only that they are filed. However, if the fact that they have not been paid does come up, it may put into question why the sponsor cannot pay taxes due to IRS but expects to be able to support another person's daily needs/expenses. USCIS... Read more »
for buying a business
answered on Apr 3, 2022
You may be able to request the E-2 visa at the U.S. consulate or adjust status in the U.S. if you :
- are a national from a country with a treaty that allows for visa issuance for treaty investors,
- invest a substantial amount in a bona fide qualifying business, and
- seek... Read more »
answered on Mar 28, 2022
Here is a good article: https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-status-submitted/
Best wishes!
I like to know if it’s USCIS can grant interview even when I am in immigration proceedings in court.
answered on Mar 8, 2022
More information is needed but YES there are circumstances under which USCIS can schedule an interview even if you are in immigration proceedings. Best wishes!
I have not committed any crimes since and my record is clean. I’ve been a permanent resident since 2016 and qualified to apply after 3 years since married to a us citizen. We have 2 children together and stilI married.I get confused with the question they ask.
Have you ever been convicted... Read more »
answered on Feb 21, 2022
You would answer yes on the application form and you would have to provide stamped copies from the court about the case. The best thing to do now is to get the stamped copies and take them to a lawyer for a discussion. The naturalization application requires good moral character and a conviction is... Read more »
Will it be an issue to install? My daughter was going to be the one driving me to and from work but a friend told us if im in the car where the device is connected I have to be the one driving. I don't know how true that is
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Your daughter must take and pass a breath test in order to start the vehicle. All drivers should be trained on the operation of the device.
answered on Feb 1, 2022
Eligibility for concurrent filing aside, I would not recommended withdrawing the I-539 just in case your pending EB case is denied for any reason. If it is ultimately approved you can withdraw or the USCIS will deny the extension based on your approved I-485.
We are only getting married in the Us because of the only family that is in support of our marriage lives in Dallas. It is interfaith and so the pretext for it in India is dangerous. We both are Indian citizens; I have residency in Canada and my partner will be joining me soon.
answered on Feb 1, 2022
As long as you meet the qualifications for getting a marriage license in Texas there is not prohibition against getting married in the US while on an a tourist visit. Best wishes!
I don’t consider this to be smuggling since I didn’t gain no money and I didn’t cross anyone over the border the illegal aliens were already in Texas I just had to pick them up. And now I got a charge for this and pending court date.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
It is irrelevant whether you received any payment for your activities or whether the foreign nationals were in the United States: these are not the requisite elements of the current criminal charge you are facing, witch has a possibility of a prison sentence upon conviction.
You must... Read more »
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