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I am getting married to an American citizen and I am currently pregnant. I have my student visa and everything is legal.
answered on Dec 10, 2024
Yes, any immigration lawyer in any state can represent a client in any other state or in any other country on the planet. This is the nature of immigration law. If you entered the United States with permission, which it looks like you did, and you are getting married to a US citizen, then you can... View More 
He was trying to make me deny that I was attacked , he said he was not going to fix the police report and he was not going to write any evidence that tells thatindicates that the defendant committed the act. He also obligate me to say that I wanted a new detective because he was going to close my... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it sounds like you may have a potential case involving police misconduct or civil rights violations. While personal injury lawyers sometimes handle these types of cases, you may want to consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in civil... View More
I applied on line for I90 renewal card. I got my 2 year extension emailed and also my Biometric letter but it say Biometric reuse that they can reuse my past biometric . is that something new ?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Yes, biometric reuse is a relatively new process implemented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In certain cases, the USCIS may be able to reuse the biometric data (fingerprints and photographs) that were previously collected from you for an earlier application.
This... View More
I am renewing my permanent resident card and My country of birth was Czechoslovakia but in 1993 changed to Czech Republic. so not sure what to put. My card about to expire says Czech republic . I'm getting mixed answers
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Since Czechoslovakia no longer exists as a country, and your previous permanent resident card listed Czech Republic as your country of birth, it would be most appropriate to use "Czech Republic" on your renewal application.
When filling out official U.S. government forms,... View More
I filed the l-485 application form on May 2020.Now it’s March 2024. It has been almost four years since I am waiting for the approval.
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
If you receive approval for your I-485 application, this means you have been granted lawful permanent resident status in the United States. Once approved, there is no longer a "waiting time" in the context of the I-485 application itself; the approval marks the end of the process for... View More
I am renewing my green card not sure to put Czechoslovakia or Czech republic . My current card about to expire says Czech Republic when I renewed 10 years ago
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Since Czechoslovakia no longer exists as a country, and your previous permanent resident card listed Czech Republic as your country of birth, it would be most appropriate to use "Czech Republic" on your renewal application.
When filling out official U.S. government forms,... View More
I got my H1B approved by a consultancy this year and once my h1b approved, I started looking for C2C projects. My employer has not helped me to put into a job at all. I found out a new employer for myself and now they are asking for paystubs for visa transfer. I asked my employer for pay stubs and... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If your current employer is not providing pay stubs, which are typically required for an H1B visa transfer, you should first document your requests for these pay stubs. If the employer continues to withhold them, you may consider filing a complaint with the state labor department or the U.S.... View More
I recently got but it doesn’t show my last name, but everything is correct. Should that be an issue?
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answered on Aug 20, 2023
As long as you submit a birth certificate accompanied by a photo id, you should be able to prove your citizenship.
My friend is having trouble getting medicine for epilepsy because they say he's not a citizen but he's married and has filed w-2s before
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No, marriage to a U.S. citizen does not confer citizenship on the spouse. Your friend’s wife would have to immigrate him for him to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States. Your friend should consult with an immigration attorney to find out if he is eligible to immigrate through... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
The mere fact of being married to a US citizen does NOT confer legal status to an immigrant. However, if the immigrant qualifies for adjustment of status they could acquire legal status by becoming a permanent resident and eventually a US citizen. Best to do a consultation with an experienced... View More
My husband is a permanent resident and I'm out of status. He is very verbally abusive. We were married for 3 weeks and I left after being suicidal and over dosing on sleeping pills. He always uses my immigration status to "get me in line". Threatens to divorce me and tells me that he... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
Yes you should retain counsel to process your VAWA case. Unrepresented parties are not taken very seriously by USCIS.
I am a non-US citizen. My partner is an American biological father. His daughter is 6. Can I adopt his daughter after marrying him?
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Great question. We have some answers. Give us a call 801-546-3874 and ask to speak with Attorney Jason Barnes.
I have submitted an I-130 for my wife (I am a US citizen) in November 2020.
In the form, we entered values in both the "which consulate will you be applying for adjustment of status" for a domestic consulate as well as international consulate since we weren't sure where we... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2021
If your I-130 was received by USCIS then you do not need to submit another one. You will enter the receipt # of the I-130 on page 4, part 2, question 3; and the date your I-130 was received in question 4. Even though it appears that you plan to file for Adjustment of Status on your own, I would... View More
That person it’s not an ilegal or unlawful alien, and it perfectly fits for all the requirements of the BCI and the Federal laws.
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answered on Apr 10, 2021
You need to get a permit; whether you can legally purchase or not. Work permit and SS number don’t confer you status. In fact you have no status, but perhaps refugee seeking to remain in the US. And any weapons offense could negatively impact your asylum application.
My sister is being held at Salt Lake County Jail and has two holds one is a US Marshals federal hold and the other an immigration hold. She has only had one court date even thought she has been incarcerated since August. She has had a lawyer come see her twice in 6 months whom claims is a private... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2021
It sounds like your sister may be dealing with a federal case. Federal cases tend to move slowly; it would not be unusual for a person to have initially appeared before the court in August and to not have had another hearing. By calling an attorney with access to the federal and state systems, you... View More
I need to have 2nd wife. I there is any law in Utah to have two wives?
answered on Nov 11, 2020
Immigration is a federal statute, and bigamy is illegal in the US.
My family are in California, but I am in Utah
answered on Apr 19, 2020
You must be a U.S. citizen if you wish to file the relative petition (FORM I-130) on behalf of each of your parents. The FORM I-130 must be accompanied with supporting evidence that includes at minimum your birth certificate and/or U.S. passport and marriage certificate of your parents.
If... View More
I have looked at the fiance visa, and that is at least 6-9 months to get approved. Would it be faster to do that? Or to go to Russia and get married and find another way for her to come back with me?
answered on Feb 26, 2020
K-1 Visas are generally more expedient than consular processing for a spouse. But you really should set up a consultation with a qualified immigration attorney, who can screen both of you for other issues that may be dispositive of whether you should do a K-1 or IR1.
answered on Feb 9, 2020
You need to discuss this with an Immigration attorney or someone licensed in England.
All my family is in USA. My sister is citizen and my mother got her green card recently. I would like to stay in USA, since all my family is here. I’m an F1 student and I’m applying for my opt in about 3 months.
answered on Jan 25, 2020
If you are over 21 years old, you may need another dual intent visa to allow you to maintain status. There are also other challenges, when you are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant F1 visa or try to return. You may have other options.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or... View More
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