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My husband is traveling in August through Canada for the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. He got a DUI about 15 years ago and we are concerned that he will be stopped at the border and denied access to drive to Alaska. I want to make sure the legal codes that I researched on his record are correct... View More 
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
I understand your concerns about your husband's ability to travel through Canada given his DUI conviction from around 15 years ago. Canada has strict rules regarding admissibility for foreign nationals with criminal records, including impaired driving convictions. Here is some information that... View More
I had three DUIs in 2015, 2016, and 2021. I paid for everything, served one month in jail, and also completed all the tasks given by the court order. I'll finish my probation this coming October. Can I go to Vietnam and then return to the US without getting deported or having my green card... View More
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answered on May 11, 2024
Having a history of DUIs should not directly impact your ability to travel to Vietnam and return to the United States, as long as you have a valid green card and have completed all court-ordered requirements related to your DUIs. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
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if a L1B work visa holder got arrested for a DUI but have not received any revocation letter yet, should one assume that the visa is revoked? Also, if it is revoked is the person still allowed to work for the legal status time at least or is it illegal for the person to still go to the company?... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
A DUI arrest does not automatically revoke an L1B visa, but a conviction can lead to the visa being revoked and impact your ability to work in the U.S. Here are a few key points:
1. Arrest vs. Conviction: An arrest alone does not necessarily lead to visa revocation. However, if the arrest... View More
i want to know if iam really scared but alone can i carry a gun in us or any type of weapon just for safety in case anything happens and i would like to know all details if there is a legal way we can keep weapons or like if there some agreement we have to sign with the goverment for having a... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In the United States, gun ownership and carrying for self-defense or any other purpose are heavily regulated and differ based on federal and state laws, as well as the individual's status in the country. Generally, the right to own a firearm is not extended to non-citizens, especially those on... View More
We had submitted a petition for adjustment of status through my adult child. During the processes I was approved for a work authorization card, but when it came to apply to renew my lawyer had said I could not do that until we heard the result of the interview with the DHS, and so it appears that... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
From what you said, it seems that you may have received inadequate or incomplete guidance from your previous lawyer. In such situations, it is possible to seek a second opinion from another immigration attorney and explore your options for submitting a new petition or rectifying the issues with... View More
My friend goes to school here on scholarship and they were wondering if it’s a long process and how they can stay in America legally. Also my apologies for the mistype in the question I didn’t catch it until I hit submit.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
No, it is generally not difficult for citizens of England and the United Kingdom to obtain visas to legally stay in the United States, whether as a student or otherwise. Some key points:
- The UK is part of the Visa Waiver Program, so British citizens can enter and stay in the US for... View More
My wife and I were married in Iowa and lived there for 12 years. She is a German immigrant with a permanent resident card. She decided to leave me and has been living in Germany with her family for the past 7 months. We have no children, and there have been no formal agreements regarding divorce or... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
Yes, your wife can file for divorce in Germany. Since she is living there and is a German citizen, German law allows her to initiate divorce proceedings even if the marriage took place in Iowa. Divorce jurisdiction is usually determined by the country where one of the spouses resides, which in this... View More
I am from Nigeria. I am on a work visa I.e. H1B. I want apply for a debt consolidation or debt restructuring. A part of my credit card debt will be forgiven. I am well paid but have fallen into difficult situation. I am starting the National interest waiver EB2 application process towards obtaining... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2024
Having tax debt or seeking hardship relief can potentially impact your immigration status, particularly during the National Interest Waiver EB2 process. Immigration officials review financial responsibility as part of determining good moral character and financial stability.
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The job description just says to graduate from an AMA approved school in my profession
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
It can be difficult to get an H-1B visa for a job that does not explicitly require a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field. For the H-1B to be approved, the job must generally meet the “specialty occupation” criteria, meaning it typically demands at least a bachelor’s degree or... View More
This might be a dumb question, but I cannot find the answer. Can my British fiancè come to the US on an ESTA to get married with the intention of returning home to the UK? I am a US citizen and we've plenty of evidence that he'll be returning home. We plan for me to join him when all is... View More
answered on May 26, 2023
If a British citizen enters the United States on an ESTA visa waiver, with the intention of temporarily staying here, but thereafter decides to get married and remain permanently , (because he changed his mind), then, yes it is possible for him to adjust status if he gets married to a US citizen.... View More
I've recently got divorced in Wisconsin which requires a 6-month stay to remarry. Since then I have moved to Iowa that does not have those restrictions on remarrying. I have met a girl in the Philippines while visiting there and we have been dating every since and want to get married. Since I... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
You must be unmarried to be eligible to file the FORM I-129F petition to begin the process for the K-1 fiancée visa. After the petition is approved by USCIS and the K-1 visa is issued by the U.S. consulate and your fiancée enters the U.S. you can then marry. This process will generally take more... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2022
Only a US citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a fiancée K visa. However as an LPR, you can always get married to him and then sponsor him for a green card. He would have to process at the US consulate overseas. The rough wait time for this is about a year and a half to two years.
I have an I-485 adjustment of status pending which was filed through my ex-husband's employment (i-140, EB-2 NIW) (I am a derivative applicant). We applied concurrently i-140 and i-485. Both forms are still pending. We were married for more than 2 years. I divorced my husband and got married... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2021
I’ll be honest with you; both immigration cases require a licensed immigration attorney. There is no other way to handle it professionally.
My current H1B validity period: 03/2021-03/2024, but my last day for the job is 08/15/2021
I got a new job. The new employer wants to file an H1B transfer petition before 10/15/2021 (within the 60 day grace period) but the start date mentioned in the offer letter is 11/01/2021.
If... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2021
Each H1b case must have an assigned counsel at no charge retained by the YS sponsoring company, if it is a genuinely credible petition.?
My wife applied for aos, I 485 and I 864. I changed jobs during this time to a much higher paying position. All benifits are the same. Our interview is in 3 weeks. Do I need to refile for I 864? Or can I just bring my updating income to the interview?
We applied for AOS I 485 back in June 2020. Our application is still pending and my wife who is on F1 status, is getting ready to graduate. She is interested in working so we are looking to apply for I 765. Since our I 485 is still pending will our I 765 Fee of $410 be waived? Or do we still need... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
The last sentence of the question you posted is the answer. You do not need to pay for the I-765 but you must show proof of the pending I-485. So when you mail your I765 application, include the Notice you got after you filed for AOS. Best wishes!
I started my J-1 visa waiver (as H1B since 2019). I am currently doing my J-1 visa waiver.
During my time in the waiver, I got married. My wife is a US citizen.
I got my I-130 approved.
Can I apply I-485 through her NOW while still in waiver or do I need to WAIT till 2022 when my waiver finishes?
answered on Mar 1, 2020
You can apply now but you will not get a green card until the waiver is approved, possibly requiring you to request delaying adjudication of the pending I-485. I hope you have a reputable immigration attorney handling your case as these types of waivers are highly complex.
He came to the United States illegally when he was 15. And we just got married and also have a baby together.
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Did he enter the country legally? Are you a US citizen? Have a free consultation with an attorney anywhere in the USA to discuss these issues and others.
answered on Feb 8, 2020
Unfortunately, the government does not provide "free attorney" for immigration cases. If you cannot afford to hire a private attorney, you have to represent yourself in immigration court. You may be able to get legal aid to represent you if you qualify.
I am a Lawful Permanent Resident and have been recently laid off due to lack of work. My question is whether receiving unemployment benefit will be a ground for termination of my Green Card or deportation or preventing me from becoming a U.S. citizen in future?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Currently you cannot be denied citizenship for LAWFULLY receiving assistance but it can be an issue in several scenarios such as wanting to sponsor someone or if you want to travel abroad. Furthermore the current administration is trying everything they can to disqualify immigrants who have... View More
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