Hi,
Me and my spouse have valid medical tests and the appropriate 485 paperwork done in the USA. Can I file I-485 with my spouse being outside USA?
Your spouse must be physically present in the U.S. if she/he wishes to file the FORM I-485 with USCIS. Moreover, your spouse must be eligible to adjust status with USCIS prior to filing the FORM I-485.
I am preparing to apply for Family based Green card through my spose being a US citizen.
I have my birth certificate from India. It does not have my last name/Initial. My last name is same as my Fathers name. My Father's name is on the Birth certificate.
Is not having the last... Read more »
It shouldn’t be. You can submit a copy of your passport as confirmation.
Me and my partner have a joint sponsor who is my partners mother, when we filed our application we all lived together. We recently moved and my partner is going to school, now that the I-944 is back should we add our joint sponsor as our household member? even though they don't live with us... Read more »
The only reason why you would add her back is if your partner provides at least 50% of their mother’s financial support, or visa versa.
About a year ago, I started to become suspicious that I was being used for a green card. I thought my suspicions were ridiculous, and so I ignored them. Then, a day after receiving the green card, my spouse dumped me. What should I do?
Edit: My spouse just received the green card with the... Read more »
Divorce your spouse and call immigration.
we are both over 60 and want to try and get this process over as quickly as possible
If you are intending to marry in the U.S. with a U.S. citizen then your future spouse should file the FORM I-129F with USCIS to initiate the process for requesting the K-1 visa. The K-1visa is issued at a U.S. consulate abroad.
Good luck to both of you.
He committed a crime in 1982. It appears as such: CRIME CLASSIFICATION: Felony First Degree, OFFENSE CODE: 356215, OFFENSE DESCRIPTION: Pos Marij Over 2000 LB, and received 10 years probation, which he completed and has all the documentation. He has had no other criminal behavior and has since... Read more »
Aggravated felony issues are complicated and you should seek a paid consultation with an attorney experienced in such matters.
I filed an i130 for my husband who has DACA and is currently in the US and has been since he was 5. He applied for DACA as soon as he turned 18. Our i130 was approved and we submitted our visa application but we have ran into the issue of how to fill out the i864 (affidavit of support) because I am... Read more »
You are the primary sponsor and your husband a household member.
You are also going to need a provisional waiver if your husband entered the USA without inspection.
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 »
Your cousin should apply for a U.S. passport with the U>>S consulate while abroad and prior to attempting to enter the U.S.
The birth certificate and the social security card will be helpful in the request for the U.S. passport.
Good luck to you and your cousin.
I am re-filing for a parent. My lawyer said in order to re-file, I would need to start with an I-130, request a FOIA (EOIR) and resubmit an I-212. I just wanted to know if I can do the I-130 on my own that way it is less costly on my end.
In your case, you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can thoroughly outline all of your options for immigration benefits and what you can file with USCIS at this time.
The attorney can discuss with you whether the FORM I-212 is required.
The FOIA is always... Read more »
hi i have a question for you.
I have pro bono lawyer who is representing me filing form i-130, unfortunately, my lawyer did not ask me to sign the form g-28 and he already filed the form i-130. What happens in that situation? Will my application be processed or get rejected? please advise... Read more »
A filing with an unsigned FORM G-28 can be processed by USCIS as a pro se filing and the receipt will be sent directly to you. In the alternative, USCIS can deem the unsigned FORM G-28 as incomplete and return the entire package to you or your attorney.
Is it a good sign? Does anyone knows what next if so? Thank you
The EAD with the CO9P classification indicates that you filed for adjustment of status and you have received employment authorization and an advance parole document.
The EAD with the new classification indicates employment authorization based under a different category. You can view the... Read more »
Is it a good sign? Does anyone knows what next if so? Thank you
The EAD with the CO9P classification indicates that you filed for adjustment of status and you have received employment authorization and an advance parole document.
The EAD with the C31 classification indicates employment authorization based on a VAWA petition.
You seem to have... Read more »
No
Generally, to change your name, you have to change your ID documents. If you do not apply for a permanent resident card, then to change your name you would change it on your passport (or other ID document) with the country that issued it.
If you apply for your green card, you can change... Read more »
When you go for your biometrics for a permanent resident card renewal do they ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or do you fill out a form that asks if you have been convicted of one of those offenses?
Or is the biometrics appointment just for fingerprints, photo... Read more »
No. However the information is likely to show up on the background check.
But we never made a marriage certificate until last year plus We have 2 children. So can I file my citizenship application based on marriage? Thanks.
You can file for naturalization after you have been lawfully married to a U.S. citizen for at least 2 years and 9 months and you have held the resident status for that same period of time or more.
I am a US citizen, my sister and her kids (18 and 14) just came in the US on b1/b2 visa, is it possible for me to file I-130 for them while they are still here?
You can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your sibling. However, keep in mind that a immigrant visa will not be available for a period of several years and your sibling can remain lawfully in the U.S. for 6 months with the B-1/B-2 non-immigrant status.
You should consult with an... Read more »
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.
We -as a family of four- received our greencards last year. When we entered to USA in October/2019, entry-port policeman told us to move to USA within 12 months.
We can't move right now due to pandemic but We will come in USA in October/2020 for just 14 days. Then we will exit USA.... Read more »
I suggest you obtain re entry permits. USCIS.gov/I-131. Read the instructions carefully and also read your responsibilities for maintaing your LPR status at USCIS.gov.
Deportation case (immigration case)
Prior to the individual hearing you or your attorney is required to file a pre hearing statement where in you list your witnesses.
I have everything for affidavit... just tax return I don't have. He is finishing school this year... I don't want him angry
You will need to provide an affidavit stating under penalty of perjury that you did not file a return because you did not have the income necessary to require you file. If you were employed you will need to provide any w-2's 1099's.... to indicate the amount that you made.
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