answered on Sep 23, 2023
A non-immigrant visa waiver applicant at the airport who has immigrant intent should be denied admission as a matter of law. To better understand the legal process, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent, ethical, and experienced immigration attorney before you take any further... View More 
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
Entering the US on an ESTA with the intent to marry and adjust status can be viewed as visa fraud by immigration authorities. If someone enters the US with the intention of getting married and staying permanently, the appropriate visa to seek is the K-1 fiancé(e) visa. If someone marries in the US... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Yes, it's advisable to have an attorney represent you at your master hearing for withholding removal. Immigration proceedings can be complex, and having legal representation can greatly improve your chances of presenting a strong case and understanding the legal process. An attorney can assess... View More
In my labor certificate that was approved, the current worksite listed for my work experience was one of the branches of our hospitals where I was not working. It was in West Virginia. I work in Kentucky. The lawyer made a mistake. Can this be corrected or should we repeat the process all over... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Mistakes in an approved labor certification can be significant issues in immigration cases. It may be possible to correct the error, but this could involve communicating with the Department of Labor and potentially amending the labor certification. You should consult an immigration attorney as soon... View More
Hi. So my employer messed up the first Perm that they filed for me(although it was approved already) no I140 filed after. In the current work experience part of Perm, they mistakenly put one of the branches of our hospitals where I was not working. It was in West Virginia. I am currently working in... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2023
They can use the PD of the first one if the I-140 was approved. Beneficiaries of approved I-140 petitions for the first, second and third categories may retain the priority dates of their approved petitions for any subsequently filed first, second and third category employment based petition.
She came to the usa in 2019 on a K1 visa, we were married and applied for adjustment of status, we received a deny notice in April 2022 due to previous visa fraud issues on her part which I was unaware of, in September 2022 we received final denial of her AOS, once I explained to my wife what our... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Ideally you should hire an attorney who practices both immigration and family law. This way the attorney will be able to make sure the grounds for the divorce are appropriate (limiting your wife's ability to sponsor herself for a green card) and protect you as to any potential spousal support... View More
I filed forms I 130 and I 130a for my wife
answered on Oct 7, 2022
If you already submitted your forms, USCIS will likely mail you a Request for Evidence (RFE), which will request a completed and signed Form I-130A. At that time, you should comply with the instructions in the RFE.
What document and steps do I need to do?
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
To bring your girlfriend from Nicaragua to the United States, you can consider the K-1 fiancé visa or the CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa, depending on your situation.
answered on May 4, 2022
Contact your local bar association or your local legal aid society. They maintain lists of lawyers who can help you.
I am a single mom of my 4 year old daughter. I have been solely responsible for her care and upkeep since her birth. Her father refused vehemently to be part of our lives and to be listed on the birth certificate, so space for father was left vacant. I intend on relocating to Canada with my... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2022
This is a question pertaining to Canadian requirements and therefore best posed to a Canadian immigration practitioner.
Been in the us since I was 3, parents are deported and I tried for Daca but not enough info. Been in us for 21 years and I know nothing of the country that they want to deport me back to.
answered on Feb 22, 2022
Why did it occur to you to ask these questions now, after the removal proceedings, when you should have asked them when you needed to adjust several years ago?
My friend is pregnant and is a resident of Japan. The father of the baby was in the US Navy and was stationed in Japan but recently got out of the military and is now back in his hometown (Glasgow, Kentucky). He refuses to acknowledge the baby and has since blocked my friend (and her friends) in... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Yes. He can be sued for support. By proving paternity the child may also have a claim to United States citizenship.
answered on Jul 22, 2021
A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant.... View More
While I understand that this act has not passed either the House or the Senate as of yet, and as such is not yet law, I do not understand the fundamental differences in the 6-year LPI status vs. the current specifications of the Green Card. To my understanding, both LPI status and a Green Card... View More
If someone is here on a student visa or work visa can they get married or do they need to go back to their country of origin and apply for a fiance visa.
answered on Dec 20, 2020
Hello,
Congratulations on your future marriage! Yes, it is possible in most circumstances, for you to stay in the USA and apply for a marriage based green card. The process is discussed in detail on my website:... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
This is a complicated, yet reasonable questions. It requires an appointment. More information is needed.
An asylum applicant must prove that they have a well founded fear of 'persecution.' That means that the nation of citizenship must be unable to prevent harm being caused to... View More
I don't know what process is the quickest or easiest or cheapest because we are both poor and we just need all the help we can get even some advice would help us
answered on Dec 7, 2020
So the most common and expeditious pathway that you can pursue is a fiancée visa. If your girlfriend is overseas, and you have physically met her within the last two years, then you can sponsor her for a K visa. After she immigrates on the fiancée visa, she can adjust status to get her green... View More
The marriage will take place in Ukraine. We anticipate this to be early next year. She also has two children under the age of 18 that I eventually would be adopting.
answered on Aug 20, 2020
If you are a U.S. citizen you can file the FORM I-129F and request the K-1 on behalf of your fiancee. The two children will be eligible to apply for the K-2 visa.
If you marry abroad, you will have to file the FORM I-130 with USCIS for each of them.
They allowed a white male underage to come in, she asked to check my id and I showed her my american visa and she said no. I asked why she had a problem and she said I need a ky id but I can’t I’m a immigrant. She then proceed to threaten to call the cops. I’m feeling so humiliated, I... View More
While filing for my marriage base green card, I realized that I sent an outdated version. I have yet to receive a confirmation that they have received the paperwork but wanted to know if there were a way to fix this without having to pay for the paperwork again. Is there a number to dial so that I... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
If the outdated FORM I-485 is not accepted for processing by USCIS then your adjustment of status filing along with the filing fee will be returned to you.
At this juncture, you need to wait for the FORM I-485 receipt from USCIS or the return of your filing.
Good luck to you.
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