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I immigrated to the US in 2023 and have stayed here straight for more than a year. However, I have decided to return to my home country and give up my status. Can I file the form I-407 while I'm still in the US before going home? I have not left the US ever since I immigrated. Additionally,... View More 
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, you can file Form I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status) while you are still residing in the United States, even if you have not left the country since your initial entry. It is not necessary to be outside the U.S. to submit this form.
When completing Form... View More
I have got an offer for a second Master’s at an Ivy League uni that offers STEM OPT. From what I’ve understood, I can’t apply for OPT if I have applied for it before (at the same degree level). Is there a way I can challenge this? Is it worth going for the program on the hopes of getting H1B... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Based on the current U.S. immigration regulations, if you have already been granted OPT at the Master's level, you are not eligible for a second period of OPT at the same degree level, even if you did not use your previous OPT due to your return to your home country.
However, there are... View More
we have since received an new birth certificate from vital records in Haiti? Thank you
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Official documents like birth certificates and citizenship papers are legal records, and altering them is considered forgery, which is a serious crime.
If your son was adopted from Haiti and you have received a new, official birth certificate from the proper authorities in Haiti, then that... View More
Per florida law as a non immigrant i cant get a carry permit, i am here with an e2 visa and that excludes me from a carry permit in florida, can i try and get one through legal action? Florida also recognizes texas carry permit and in texas a non immigrant i can get a carry pemit.
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
I understand your frustration with not being able to obtain a concealed carry permit in Florida as a non-immigrant on an E-2 visa. However, pursuing legal action to try to change Florida's laws on this is unlikely to be successful. Here's some key information to consider:
-... View More
Can I work without a VISA operating online business for US companies as a US LLC member (owner) but non-resident abroad? To be clear, I am considering opening an LLC in Wyoming from abroad (Poland) as a non-resident. When I do it, I will provide bookkeeping services for US-based businesses (small... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
As a non-resident owner of a U.S. LLC operating from abroad, you generally do not need a visa or work permit to provide services remotely to U.S. clients. However, there are several important considerations:
1. Taxation: As an LLC owner, you will be subject to U.S. tax obligations on your... 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 initially filled DS-160 for NEW Delhi location in March 2024 and used same to create profile on appointments portal but scheduled an drop box appointment at Chennai location since all drop box appointments are available at Chennai location only now. I just filled new DS-160 with Chennai location... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems you have filled out a new DS-160 form with the Chennai location after initially submitting one for New Delhi and scheduling a drop box appointment in Chennai. However, you are having difficulty finding a way to update the DS-160 number in your profile on... View More
I was arrested by police on 30th Jan on some offenses by my wife and then they released me on bail on the second day and I never been charged for it but my bail period is till 26th April. My Msc. Degree is completed in march and my student visa is expiring end of may.
Should I wait to end... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
Regarding your PSW (Post-Graduation Work Permit) visa application, here are some important points to consider:
1. Criminal charges: Even if you were not formally charged, you should disclose the incident and arrest on your PSW application. Failing to disclose this information could be seen... View More
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
You need to speak with your immigration attorney. Do not get your record expunged until your immigration lawyer tells you what documentation you need and that it is okay to do so. The problem with expungement if you are not a citizen is that the records are difficult and sometimes impossible to get... View More
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have a STET (Stet Processus) disposition on your criminal record in Maryland from over 7 years ago. STET is a type of disposition where the prosecutor agrees to indefinitely suspend the prosecution of a case, but the charges remain on your... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
No, an H1B visa holder is generally not allowed to work for multiple employers simultaneously. The H1B visa is employer-specific, meaning that it is tied to the sponsoring employer who filed the H1B petition on behalf of the employee.
Key points:
1. H1B visa holders are only... View More
I am filing N-400 for myself under a 5-year eligibility. I obtained a green card through marriage. Do I need to upload the divorce decree, 5 years tax return, 3 months bank statement, 3 months of utility bills, health insurance card, etc into the online N-400 application? The system did not ask for... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
When filing Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) under the 5-year eligibility category, you generally don't need to provide extensive supporting documents unless specifically requested by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The online application system should guide... View More
What do I put on i864w part 2? There's 2 awnsers that say i360 but 1 says for widower,amerasion or special immigrant and the second awnser says battered spouse or child.
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Form I-864W, Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support, is used in certain cases where the intending immigrant is not required to submit Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
In Part 2 of Form I-864W, you need to select the reason for your exemption from the... View More
I have a VAWA based green card. When I got my green card I was told that I can apply for citizenship after 3 years but I'm now getting conflicting responses. I did not live with my abuser, hence the VAWA status. How long do I have to wait to apply for citizenship, is it 3 or 5 years?
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
As a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petitioner, you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after holding your green card for 3 years, instead of the usual 5-year requirement. However, there are specific conditions that must be met:
1. You must have been living in marital... View More
Is it OK to provide the bigamous marriage certificate during the CRBA application or apply for a first us passport as an adult??
My father was married to two wives at the same time and I was born abroad to a bigamous wife the first wife is American and the second marriage occurred 25 years... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
I understand your concerns about providing a bigamous marriage certificate when applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) or a U.S. passport, given the potential consequences for your father's naturalization status. Here's some information to consider:
1. Validity of... View More
his parents were being threatened by gangs members and my brother was a target, we didn’t know that he could qualify for asylum at that time and he overstay his visa, in 2019 we were about to hire an attorney but our mom was visiting from our country and was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there might be a few potential options for your brother to explore besides getting married, depending on his specific circumstances. Here are a few possibilities:
1. Asylum: If your brother was threatened by gang members in his home country and... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
The USCIS allow for the children of a principal applicant filing under VAWA to be included as derivative beneficiaries if they are unmarried and under 21 years of age. Therefore, your 18-year-old child can be included on your I-360 petition as a derivative beneficiary. No additional I-360 on his... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you provided, if you are filing a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition using Form I-360 as the abused spouse of a U.S. citizen, your 18-year-old child does not need to file a separate I-360 petition. As the principal applicant, you can include your child as a... View More
I am not concerned about the possibility of paying taxes, but if it won't be seen as something outside the scope of my employment. Thank you
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
As an O-1B visa holder, it's important to ensure that any financial assistance you receive does not violate the terms of your visa or create issues with your employment. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Purpose of the funds: If the legal fees are related to your employment or the... View More
I am a F-1 student in Florida working as a flight instructor in a flight school. The school canceled my i-20 saying i did a Homeland Security Violation for following reason.
It says on the contract that I cannot fly an airplane other than school’s plane but I rented an airplane to build... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
This is a complex situation involving immigration law, flight school policies, and potential Homeland Security regulations. Based on the information provided, it's unclear whether renting an airplane outside of the flight school would be considered a direct violation of Homeland Security... View More
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