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My green card is expired but I have paid for, and am awaiting, my biometrics appointment (which was initially cancelled due to COVID). Unfortunately my wife and I are attempting to refinance our mortgage and the bank will not move forward with our application since my card has expired, our loan is... View More 
answered on Sep 28, 2020
If your I-90 is outside of processing time, you might be able to get an info pass appointment for a 551 stamp. Otherwise, you might have to wait.
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... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2020
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.
answered on Sep 4, 2020
If something is missing in the filing, USCIS can reject a case or issue a request for evidence.
Sent to USCIS Chicago via fed ex. It was signed by a J.Harper but that’s it. No notice email or text. I called last week and nothing is in their system. Thank you!
answered on Sep 4, 2020
They have been behind by a few weeks in issuing notices and receipts. If you have not heard back in a month or so, call the USCIS 800 number. Also, if there is a deficiency in the filing, they will send it back and not send a receipt.
My fiance (now wife) came to the US on a K1 visa, we got married, and submitted our I-485 and associated forms (I-944, I-131, I-765, and I-865). We received a notice of action (I-797C) in the mail that our packet was received.
Due to COVID, things seem uncertain at my current employer. I... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2020
As long as your new salary meets the requirements, the change in employment will not affect your eligibility. The employer name and address is often updated during the interview.
our current lawyer has told us to wait until we have the physical copy in our hands before getting married. But we are christian and do not want to continue to live in fornication and would love to get married to avoid disappointing God. Need to know if getting married this late in process where I... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2020
More information is needed. Did you have an Indiana authorized officiant sign your marriage license? That is, a pastor, priest, or other properly licensed officiant? If so, then you are lawfully married on the 'date of marriage.' The fear may be that the license will somehow expire or... View More
My wife issued a protective order for 2 years. I have a possible criminal case allegation which can be active at any time as I am said. But I only have few days left to appeal to cancel or modify the protective order. Whatever I say in this hearing can be used against me. I am a F1 student in USA.... View More
answered on May 14, 2020
For the immigration question, the PO will not have any effect on your immigration matter. Violating it will have severe consequences. The underlying crime might have consequences also.
I was arrested for domestic battery in Indiana. I am F1-student. I don't think i did anything that would hurt her and even if it did it was unintentional. I was not charged at the moment. University has not taken any action yet, but I am hearing they will. Does it violate my visa status? I... View More
answered on May 1, 2020
The sooner you retain a criminal defense lawyer, the better. You may also wish to consult an immigration lawyer at some point, but you should confront the criminal issue immediately. You may contact me privately if you wish to discuss details.
If my British wife was arrested once for a prevention of breech of peach and another years later for allagations from a school of child neglect ( detained for only the night and never were charged and realeased both times with no further action and not having any convictions or an actually... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
There shouldn't be a problem. Retain any arrest or police report and a court letter showing that there is no record of being charged nor convicted. On the 485 or later on the N400, she needs to mention that she was arrested. She'll have the opportunity in the interview to explain what... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2020
If all the person does it tell someone they want to marry another to become legal, then no, unless that other person talks. Marrying someone merely to become legal is against immigration law.
I am asking as I am out travelling outside USA for 3 weeks, to get my Visa stamped on my passport, I would need a lawyer to represent me with the Car sale, if I am unable to return to the USA for some reason
answered on Dec 3, 2019
In general yes. it will always depend on the attorney.
Many attorneys do not want to get directly involved in transactions of this nature as many things could go wrong.
All you are doing is giving a power of attorney to somebody.
can be a lawyer or anybody else.
Bf is charged with level 5 felony Domestic battery against pregnant women. I realize he could be deported and I do not want that. How can I help so that he is found not guilty?
answered on Oct 2, 2019
You appear to be asking us to provide you with some method, perhaps illegal, I, for one, will not be engaged in this.
What? Have to pay a lawyer for the work they do? On a criminal case at that? Say its not so! THAT stated, AVVO is no a dollar store version of lawyering where you get... View More
Defendant is not US citizen and is on Ice Hold. should he take offer and accept counciling, probation , etc instead of jail time or say not guilty and continue trial so that he won’t be deported.
answered on Oct 2, 2019
This is like asking a doctor over the internet should I have my lung removed or take the chance with the chemotherapy.
He has an attorney who he should listen too.
Isn't this your BOYFRIEND who is charged with strangulation of a pregnant woman?
I am not trying to commit any sort of fraud I merely wish to know if the process would be easier for her to return back to the US if we were married?
answered on Aug 28, 2019
If the marriage occurs shortly after she enters the USA as a tourist, then there is a presumption that the marriage was entered into fraudulently, but that presumption is rebuttable. Discuss with counsel the unique facts of your situation for guidance and representation.
At the time of our marriage it was unknown to me that he was not a citzen. He "obtained" a social security card before we met. He has a state i.d. but no license. 1. Is our marriage legal? 2. If he goes to try and clean this up and make his citizenship fully legal, what are the likely... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
First off, it can be fixed depending on the circumstances. Did he enter the country legally? By legally, I mean with a foreign passport and a visa issued by a US consulate overseas. If that's a yes, then his overstay can be cured by filing a spousal petition to acquire a green card provided... View More
I filed I-130 for my unmarried son (above 18 yrs old) with a priority date in May 2014. I'm about to become a US citizen. When I look at the Visa bulletin (July, 2019), I noticed that, the final-action date for F1(US citizen) is 08MAR12; and F2B (Permanent Resident) is 01SEP13. It seems that,... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2019
Your son can “opt out” of the F-1 priority date, meaning he can continue processing under the F2B category.
If I file I 129, they said may take 7-9 months, if I file 485, may take 1 year, or K3, don't know how long, I just want he be here as early as I can, then we can file ASAP, either get married here, or get married in Thailand first, which ever helps my case, Appreciate in advance
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Discuss all available options with counsel and then decide. Counsel anywhere in the USA can take your case.
My husband has a non-expired B1/B2 Visitors Visa before he and I married, and before I had petitioned for him. I petitioned for him using the I-130, and am currently with NVC processing. We already filed in all the supporting documents, the affidavit of support and DS-260. We are currently awaiting... View More
answered on May 24, 2019
The challenge for him will to be to show that he is intending to return home after a visa. Having a USC spouse figures negatively into that argument. He must show that he has a variety of connections, including work, family, assets, etc.
My husband was arrested for domestic battery to a pregnant woman. I didn’t press charges. But the state picked up the case. There’s a no contact order. I’ve been very worried about if he will be deported. I think he has his residency and is in the process of getting his green card. If he is... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2019
It means that he is likely in deportation court and his request for bond was denied. It’s unclear whether you can secure his release or file a well prepared motion to reconsider quick enough. He may be scheduled for a final hearing.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent... View More
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