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,... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read more »
He’s being charged with 2 level 5 felonies for battery to a pregnant woman and one misdemeanor for domestic battery. As we are about to have a baby together I’m worried about him staying in the country
answered on Apr 1, 2019
More information is needed. Is he a lawful permanent resident? How long has he lived in the U. S.? Were you physically injured? Is he being detained by ICE? Did you pay his bond? Was he released? Such questions are best answered in a confidential setting.
Immigration Court is in Chicago,... Read more »
Can she stay in the USA while she is waiting for a green card, she has retired from her job and it will be a big help if she could stay with my son while I work thats why I ask. Can she have her status change.
answered on Feb 13, 2019
In general the mother of a USC is an immediate relative and a visa is immediately available to her. She can adjust inside the USA. One word of caution is that she will need to be prepared to demon state that she entered the USA with a non immigrant visa and did not intend to immigrate. If she had... Read more »
No DACA, I was brought here on July, 2008.
Looking for further education.
20 years old.
answered on Feb 9, 2019
Possibly, yes. The specific facts make all the difference in determining the exact process that would apply to your case. You would need to have a full consultation with an immigration attorney to get a fully analysis.
Now my question is can they visit USA on that visa now which isn't expired yet. By the way my mom lives in India.
Please suggest
answered on Jan 30, 2019
If she has a multiple-entry B1/B2 visa that has not expired, yes, she can use that to enter at any time before expiration.
answered on Jan 14, 2019
It sounds like you have two distinct issues. From an immigration perspective, assuming you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident you can file an immigrant visa petition for each of them. As long as all visa/admissibility requirements are met, visas can be approved. However, for her son to use... Read more »
answered on Nov 25, 2018
If you received your greencard through marriage you can start applying for citizenship ninty days before you had the green card for three years. Show that if you have had continuous legal residency for 18 months must have been physically present in your state for three months and be a person of... Read more »
She is 20. She has visited us twice. She may move here permanently. She would like to be gainfully employed while here.
answered on Nov 2, 2018
She can try to get any of a number of nonimmigrant employment visas, including the TN. Her first step is to establish a relationship with an employer who would like to hire her.
My sister would like to apply for a B2 Visa to visit me for the first time. But over 3 years ago she was diagnosed with a mental illness. She’s been under treatment ever since and has successfully managed her condition. Would she still be considered inadmissible under INA 212 (a) (1) (A) (iii)?... Read more »
answered on Sep 24, 2018
Please note, first of all, that there are two elements to this inadmissibility ground:
1) Being diagnosed and exhibiting the behavior of a physical or mental disorder; that
2) Has, or may a threat to the safety of him/herself, others, property, welfare, etc.
In other words,... Read more »
I am preparing to move there next year. My girlfriend spoke to a lawyer in Warsaw, and he told her that I will be able to stay there indefinitely as long as we establish intent to marry. He told her that I will need a few documents—my birth certificate, my passport, and a certificate of legal... Read more »
answered on Aug 29, 2018
If you are emigrating to Poland, you need to consult with and follow the advice of a Polish immigration lawyer. Lawyers licensed in the U.S. only are not qualified to answer, and it is ethically questionable to communicate with a represented client. If you doubt the advice of your Polish... Read more »
We've been together for one year, and we've recently got engaged. I am a college student and neither of us have a stable career, working mostly with freelance online jobs. I do not have financial ability to take a trip to Argentina to meet prior to getting him to America. Does this count... Read more »
answered on Aug 14, 2018
Yes. The fiancé(e) visa makes exceptions when meeting face-to-face would cause hardship or where tradition forbids it.
Specifically in Hamilton county
answered on Jul 23, 2018
That is a complicated area of law, the person needs to consult with an immigration attorney. An OWI is considered a crime of moral turpitude and could have deportation consequences.
Everyone in her country normally goes through a processing agent who applies directly to the US Embassy in Manila. Is that a necessity, or can she fill out the forms and visit the US Embassy in Manila herself to apply without the aid of a Philippines agent?
answered on Jun 16, 2018
My wife is a Filipina and she never went through a processing agent to apply for a visa.
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I have been in the US since 2012 on a single-entry F1 visa. Recently, I applied for OPT and it was approved on 03/2018. Today, I received an admission and I have decided to accept that. If I just transfer my SEVIS records to the new university, should I leave the country to get a new F1 visa? (I... Read more »
answered on Jun 12, 2018
This is a subject you want to discuss with the Designated Student Official (DSO) at your new university.
DSOs can answer your questions and guide you through the process of studying in the United States.
answered on Jun 5, 2018
An I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status is an application for a green card.
while in DS2019 not state the home residence. The funds of project is from private sector in US.while Iam lebanese and applied for US visa from france where I have a temporary residence permit. My question is there any mistake from US embassy
answered on May 11, 2018
You, or your attorney, can write a letter to the USCIS which will determine whether you are subject to the 2-year home residency requirement.
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