Maryland Immigration Law Questions & Answers
Q: Can I still be a US citizen after my mom passed away?
So in 2013 my mom, brother and myself have landed in the United states as permanent residents (green card holders) my step dad who’s married to my mom is the petitioner and yes he is alive. Now my question is can my brother and I still file for an N400 to be US citizens?
Yes, unless you have some other issue and want to avoid deportation proceedings.
Naturalization can take place after 5 years of lawful permanent resident status. Just make sure that you removed the condition on your resident status, if any.
I strongly recommend an appointment or... Read more »
Q: Immigration
Can i file for kids as a green card holder? My Husband is a United States citizen but lose his job so therefore I am the only person working in my household .
I cannot determine from your question if you are the biological or adoptive parent for the kids, or if your are related to the kids in other ways except for a parent child relationship.
If you are the parent of the kids you can file for them. A person who has green card can file for his/... Read more »
Q: I am hoping to get married to my fiance in Honduras and I do not know how to file for a certificate of single status.
I am hoping to get married to my fiance in Honduras. He is a Honduran citizen and I am a US citizen, but we have been together for two years (I used to live in Honduras for two years). I looked into the requirements and know that I need to meet the following requirements: "Must provide a Single... Read more »
You could file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance, and marry him here in the United States within 90 days of his entry. For marriage information in Honduras, I suggest that you contact the U.S. Embassy in Honduras.
Q: my sibbling has approved I-130 and overstayed in USA. Will she get the immigrant visa?
1) She entered USA legally
2) She overstayed for more than 10 years.
3) She cannot applied for adjustment of status as she didn't file the case before April 30, 2001 and didn't enter the USA before December 31, 2000.
4) she cannot file form 601A as she doesn't have a... Read more »
More information is needed. How long has she overstayed, to date? Have you checked the priority date for her designated citizenship or citizenships? What is the nationality of her spouse?
I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration... Read more »
Q: I opened a U Visa case in front of USCIS and they sent to me notice of action I-797, I want now to have EAD
I read the instructions to fill form l-765 ( form I-765 instructions) to have EAD, they said that in my case (U VISA),I don't need to fill this form and USCIS will send it to me, is that true or I must fill the form I-765 EAD (Work Permit) to have my first work permit, 2nd in my case (U Visa) if I... Read more »
You are not eligible for an EAD until 1) your U-visa case is approved and you receive U-visa status or 2) you are found eligible for a U-visa and are granted deferred action status while waiting for a U-visa number to become available.
Q: If I were to marry my boyfriend who is illegally here in the state of maryland will they deport him? We do have 2 kids
We have 2 kids together and been together for 5 years
Simply marrying him would not initiate deportation. If you are a U.S. citizen, there may be options for him to obtain legal status after you are married. Contact an immigration attorney for a full analysis of your case.
Q: Immigration Matter
If my kids are US citizen under the age of 10 years old but refused to go back home with my husband and I . How can my husband and I file for our residency just so the kids can have their heart desire?
You can't. Having a child in the USA does not qualify you for LPR status.
Q: Immigration Case
did my interview on August 29, 2018, got approval letter on September 4, 2018 but still havent get my actual greencard . I called USCIS on few occassions but they keep making a ticket and no changes
Spoke to my lawyer about an info pass but I still haven't heard anything on his end. What... Read more »
These things take time (especially with the recent government shutdown leading to delays). Contact your lawyer again. He has a duty to keep you abreast of any developments. No other lawyer will be able to speak with you about your case since you have already retained an attorney. However, your... Read more »
Q: Question about a pending case.
I have a lawyer who I had use to assist with my case , however since I have gotten my approval letter in Sept. 4 , I still havent receive my card and he told me he will try to get an info pass. Should I try to schedule an info pass on my own? I know he may have alot of cases and forget. So should I... Read more »
An infopass appointment is easy to schedule.
https://my.uscis.gov/appointment
You can then ask USCIS about the status of your case.
Q: My question is in regards a pending immigration case.
I did my interview on August 31, 2018 , got my approval letter on September 4, 2018 but still haven"t receive my card.
Keep calling uscis to find out status of case but doesn't seem to get a valid response. Not sure what to do at this point. Can anyone help me?
Try making an InfoPass appointment with your local USCIS office.
Q: I got my green card in 2012 but didn't move to the US until 2015. Do I owe taxes for 2012-2014?
I suggest you speak with a tax attorney or CPA.
Q: FilingN400 at 4 years and9 months under5 years permanent residency. Can first 3 months residential address be of abroad?
Filing N400 at 4 years and 9 months under 5 years permanent residency. Can first 3 months residential address be of abroad?
Should I mention it?
Yes, absolutely list all addresses accurately. As long as you have not been out of the U.S. for more than 6 months at a time, and have been in the U.S. more total days than you have been outside the U.S. during the last 5 years, you're fine for purposes of the residency requirement.
Q: My sister father is trying to file for her he did surgery and need her to take care of him is there anyway to speed it ?
He started the presses to years ago and she it 35.
Unfortunately, no. It sounds like she is in the process of waiting for a visa number to become available which can be many, many years. In the meantime, it's possible she could come for a short visit by obtaining a visitor visa, but would have to leave at the end of her authorized stay and... Read more »
Q: My dad is a US citizen. I'm not. He wants to get my mom over here through an invite from an event. Is it possible?
So when she gets here. She will start filling for her stay here. Is it true or possible?
If your mother enters the US lawfully and is able to do so without any indication of fraud or misrepresentation when she enters, your father can file an immigrant visa petition for her when she arrives. The trick is explaining what the purpose of her travel is, and if she says she plan to become a... Read more »
Q: How soon after I drop out of school will I lose my student visa?
You have 60 days after your course ends. If you drop out it won't be more than 60 and may be less. Consider not dropping out, epecially if you've paid the tuition and room and board.
Q: Can the I130 form for my dad be approved and he moves to the US although he has Alzheimer and unable to speak or walk?
Yes it can be approved but he has to have a visitor visa to enter the USA. Apptoval of the I-130 does not give him status. I need additional information to advise.
Q: I have been in the us for 14 years illegally and I have 5 kids never been in any immigration case,can I apply for a gc
Given present trends you will want to find an attorney who is a member of AILA and with whom you can discuss in confidence --and with confidence--any questions you have. You want to make a time line of what happened when, where you have lived, worked etc. Anyone may apply--the question is would... Read more »
Q: My partner gave birth to our daughter in Mexico - can she become a US citizen because I am her father?
Yes, depending on how much time you spent in the US before the child’s birth. Also, since the child was born out of wedlock, you will need to provide evidence of your involvement in your daughter’s life.
Q: My boyfriend is filing for a visitor's visa to come here to Maryland. I was wondering if I had to provide anything
or is it all his doing?
He can apply for a visitor's visa without any assistance from you.
Q: If someone is here on a student visa, can they stay if they get a job here after graduation?
Yes, they can if they obtain Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 status who have completed or have been pursuing their degrees for more than three months are permitted by the United States... Read more »
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