Your current state is Virginia
I went for interview in prepation for schoolresumption for Msc in Biology at western illinois university,Macomb given with i20 form,sevis payment confirmation and all required document,only to be denied and reason given as ineligible under section 214[b] of the US immigration and Nationality Act.
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Denial of a nonimmigrant visa under INA § 214(b) means that the consular officer found that you did not overcome the presumption of being an intending immigrant. Every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa is presumed to be an immigrant unless the applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2022
I think it will depend on which documents and the reason for not having the originals with you at the interview. USCIS typically requests to see original birth and marriage certificates (among other documents) at interviews to compare them with the copies that were submitted and confirm that they... Read more »
I travel on a UK passport and have a B1/B2 visa. I understand that the first step is for her to file an alien relative petition as my sponsor, is that correct? How long does this process generally take?
answered on Nov 27, 2022
Filing the Petition for Alien Relative is the first step in applying for a green card. However, if you are applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. process of getting a green card while being INSIDE the United States), there are additional forms you would file. The next steps are different when you... Read more »
I have been working in the USA (Florida) for 4 years and 3 months. I am a software developer. My company has not started a Green Card process for me yet. I am from Russia. I would not want to return to my country because of the current situation there.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
If you have not already done so, schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can review all of your facts in order to provide his or her informed advice. Note that ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many attorneys offer online video or telephone... Read more »
My 17 year old son runaway a lot of times and he attempted to poison the whole family. I drop him off in the bus station going to Georgia and he met a Pastor and 2 female in the bus. Since his a professional liar that’s how his been addressed by all the cops in our County he was able to... Read more »
answered on Nov 23, 2022
Retain a lawyer, I cant tell from your question if you have a criminal charge or if it is a civil lawsuit,
He was also given a ticket for lack of supervision of permit holder.
answered on Nov 22, 2022
He should speak with a lawyer to see what his best options are we are not allowed to give specific legal advise on this website, plus we don't know the facts of his case to do this even if we were allowed to.
Do I need a lawyer to help facilitate the process?
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Tourist visas are issued to the visitor based upon his financial condition alone and not the host’s financial condition. He would need to show a letter from his employer, bank statements showing payroll deposits, paystub’s, tax returns, and a property appraisal if he owns property. All of these... Read more »
Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
For an attorney to advise you WHEN to file for a green card would require more information about your and your spouse's specific situation. Obviously, the first step an attorney would want to do is to make sure that your spouse even qualifies for a green card. For those reasons it would be... Read more »
Please include what petitions will have to be filled to do so.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
Assuming you are either a U.S. legal permanent resident or U.S. Citizen, you can file a Petition for Relative for your spouse immediately upon marriage. Whether it may be approved depends on a number of factors, including whether USCIS believes your marriage is bona fide and/or whether or not your... Read more »
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you lacked earnings, then the USCIS may take an average of the annual income. However, if the petitioner remains unemployed during 2022, then the Service has been known to require a joint sponsor in some situations.
If this matter is an issue, then you ought to consider hiring an... Read more »
Doesn't know much about immigration so she told me to find someone and see what the consequences are
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you are a green card holder, not just someone with an employment authorization card, then you will likely need to delay filing for naturalization.
You ought to hire a competent and experienced immigration attorney to determine when you should file for naturalization. Also, whether there... Read more »
answered on Nov 20, 2022
Even when you're unemployed you must file a tax return. If you haven't done so, there is a way to file a late one.
I want to work to cover the expenses since my son is a citizen and is studying in the USA, I looked for a way to get a work visa but I couldn't.
answered on Nov 20, 2022
What you are planning is called visa fraud. I will explain:
1. When you applied for a visitor's B-2 visa its content specifically mentioned to state purposes of the trip truthfully. When you submitted the information at the end of that federal visa application there was a proviso for... Read more »
My last tax transcript was 2020 and it wasn’t sufficient. My 2019 met the requirements & I didn’t file for 2021 as I was unemployed.
answered on Nov 20, 2022
If your current anticipated income satisfies the minimum threshold for your household size, then provide 6-12 months of bank statements showing payroll deposits into your account, a letter from your employer indicating what your monthly income is and how long you’ve been employed, as well as... Read more »
I haven’t submitted the i129f form needed to start the process.
answered on Nov 18, 2022
The sooner that you start the process the better because it’s going to take at least two years before she has permission to travel to the US on a K fiancée visa. Better yet, you should retain counsel to handle the case from start to finish because it has to go through multiple federal agencies... Read more »
Hi, I'm a current Post Completion OPT employee and am in the process of applying for my STEM OPT extension. My OPT and STEM OPT extension are based on my full-time employment in the US.
My question is: Can I start a business of my own, register to E-Verify and work on a side start-up... Read more »
answered on Nov 18, 2022
E-Verify is for Established US Employers. You OPT only allows you work for a US employer. This could be interpreted as working without authorizarion. You should get legal counsel first.
I am a current LGBT G4 holder working for an International Organization (non-decision-making role) and from a country where LGBTQ people are persecuted. Instead of the asylum route can I apply for a Green card under the Section 13 (Diplomat) route?
answered on Nov 18, 2022
There is a provision of immigration law that allows certain long-term international organization employees and their eligible family members to apply for special immigrant status and become permanent residents of the U.S. (get a Green Card) as long as their organization remains recognized.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
Dear writer, I strongly suggest you contact an immigration attorney in your locality or go to a legal aid office for further assistance in obtaining your green card based on asylee status.
On the internet I found this information. I do really hope this helps you.
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My I-94 class of admission is DT, I came across the border. Am I eligible to file Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization? What is my Eligibility category? Should I seek employment authorization under category (c)(11)? How soon can I file Form I-765 since I crossed the border?
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Generally, someone who is admitted as DT can file a form I-765 under (c)(11) as soon as they are admitted. However, if it is granted, it will only be valid for as long as the status is valid.
Been requested to get my non-criminal record from China as I lived there for 2 years ! It's for work visa application! But I've already left China and returned to my home country.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
You could trust a local lawyer to represent you, where you need give a letter of POA to authorize him/her to work for you.
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