She is 60 years old and has been diligently paying her taxes for over 10 years. When she was coming to the US, she faced immigration stops approximately three times but managed to enter and haven't left since. I'm wondering if it's possible for me her daughter (24 year old) to apply... View More 
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
As a U.S. citizen, you can petition for your mother's green card, regardless of her age. Her history of paying taxes and her age are not direct factors in the green card application process. However, her previous encounters with immigration authorities could potentially affect her application.... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If your relative from Australia was denied entry to the USA as a visitor, the first step is to understand the specific reasons for the denial. These reasons are usually provided at the time of denial. If the denial was due to visa issues, they may need to apply for the correct type of visa or... View More
For example, I have refugee residence in Poland of three years and 2 years of Geneva Passport can I work Germany
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
Having refugee status and a Geneva Passport in one EU country generally grants you certain rights within that specific country. However, when it comes to working in another EU country, like Germany, the rules can vary. Typically, if you want to work in another EU country, you would need to apply... View More
I need help with writing the statements in my application
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
Crafting a persuasive asylum statement is vital to the success of an application. Begin by clearly outlining the specific reasons you fear persecution in your home country. Use detailed, factual events to support your claim, being as precise about dates, locations, and persons involved as possible.... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Working remotely for a non-U.S. company while on an F-1 visa may violate the terms of your visa, which generally restricts employment for international students. Violating these terms could jeopardize your F-1 status and future U.S. visa applications. You should consult an immigration attorney to... View More
He has no income so that was what we put on the form I-864. I included copies of our joint taxes that show income from my babysitting jobs (self-employed) only. There in no income for him. My mother in law is the joint sponsor, and all the evidence for her income was submitted. Now the letter from... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the confusion in your case. It seems like there might have been a misunderstanding given that your husband reported zero income. To respond to the USCIS request for evidence, it would be prudent to reiterate that your husband currently has no income, and therefore... View More
can that have an effect when they are leaving the US for vacation and when they come back will there be implications at the airport?
answered on Jun 23, 2023
No, a stet has no impact on re-entry to the US or other immigration consequences. A stet disposition is not a conviction for immigration purposes because there is no conviction and no guilty finding or admission of guilt. A stet is an indefinite discontinuation of prosecution of the charge,... View More
The other two years i didnt make enough. Absutly nothing after expenses. Can i still use my most recent tax year which i can meet the PGL and still put in the other two years and will be ok?..thanks for the help
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answered on Apr 29, 2023
When petitioning for your family to migrate to the US, you are required to meet certain financial eligibility requirements, including the poverty guidelines set by the US government. These guidelines are based on the size of your household and your income level.
If you did not meet the... View More
because one of the forms included pages with two different editions. I am preparing it all again. I initially sent the application at the end of the 2022 so all the tax forms required for I-864 form were for 2021,2020, and 2019. I want to resend everything this month, should I first take care of... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
It is always a good idea to have the most current tax information available when submitting a green card application. If possible, it would be best to update your tax information to include 2022, as this will show the most up-to-date financial information for your sponsor. However, if you are... View More
They denied her application and send her to court for removal or approval so now we are married and have one child together and I’m à Us citizen, what can we do to adjust her status and avoid the court date because it will be In August next year ..
answered on Nov 9, 2022
I would have to ask how did your spouse enter the United States. If it was a legal entrance then the way for her to adjust her status would be through family petition and concurrent request.
However, if your spouse entered the United States illegally, then the process would be through the... View More
They denied her application and send her to court for removal or approval so now we are married and have one child together and I’m à Us citizen, what can we do to adjust her status and avoid the court date because it will be In August next year ..
answered on Nov 8, 2022
First things first:
1. they (the U.S. Asylum Office) did not not deny her application. The application was REFERRED to the respective U.S. federal immigration court,
2. Any changes in the marital or adjustment of status eligibility situations must be amended to the present pending... View More
To adjust her status
answered on Nov 9, 2022
A: I would have to ask how did your spouse enter the United States. If it was a legal entrance then the way for her to adjust her status would be through family petition and concurrent request.
However, if your spouse entered the United States illegally, then the process would be through... View More
Google maps timeline shows me departing 57min after arrival. Obviously it was a mistake by the officer. I wonder what's worse for future visa applications - the parking fine, or whatever records result from contesting and going to court. (In Montgomery County MD contested parking tickets go to... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2022
Municipal parking infractions do not impact visa or immigration determinations, unless perhaps if you do not pay the fine; however, anyone can challenge a parking ticket by requesting a trial. Paying it, however, will not impact your status or approval of any future application.
The USCIS website says I should file at the USCI international field office with jurisdiction over my location but I can't seem to find the location that covers Cameroon. I'm the petitioner here in the US and I filed for a relative who is in Cameroon. When the i730 was approved, we... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
To find the appropriate USCIS international field office to file the I-602 application, you should refer to the USCIS website or contact them directly for guidance as the nearest field office with jurisdiction over Cameroon may change.
So I’m from italy, I am 17 and I came in USA 4 years ago, now I’m going back there to start university but my abusive mom doesn’t want to renew my passport and I’ll have to wait till Im 18 but University things are starting now, can I still do something to make her do what she should? (I... View More
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you are an Italian citizen, you may be able to obtain a new passport from the Italian consulate in the United States without your mother's cooperation. It is important to contact the Italian consulate and explain your situation to them. They may require documentation, such as a birth... View More
My J-1 visa is via Au Pair program and it expires April 2023, if I apply for a change of status now with an I-20 for Fall 2023 admission, will I be considered out of status between April and September?
PS: My J1 Visa states that, I’m not subject to the 2 years home return rule.
answered on Nov 8, 2022
You should speak to an experienced lawyer, respectively. However, the threshold question will be whether this J1 program waives the 2-yr foreign residency requirement that many J1 Visas have.
He is from El Salvador. We want to get married first. But want to know if it be better if we get his green card first
answered on Jun 29, 2022
Whether your boyfriend is eligible for a green card will depend on his immigration and criminal history. In order for you to be able to petition for him, you would first need to marry him (or he would have to qualify for a fiancé visa). However, if he has another means of immigrating, for... View More
I've been in the US on vacation with aB-1 visa for 2.5 months now and with encouragement of my sis decides to study for my masters degree. Do I have to return to my home country or can I complete the process while remaining in the states?
answered on Jun 28, 2022
You can change your status from from B-1 to F-1 status without having to leave the US. You will need to get acceptance into a University or College. If you change status while being in the US and decide to leave the US at some point (for instance visit your family), to come back to the US you will... View More
I recently got the notice from NVC that my wife is documentarily qualified and that her case is being forwarded for interview scheduling. However, I had to add/replace documents on each of the three children. Will this delay the scheduling of my wife's appointment?
answered on May 1, 2022
No it should not. Your wife should bring the all of the documents that were uploaded to NVC (including the recent ones) to the interview. Best wishes!
This is in the state of Maryland. What else does a person need to do in order to get a permit or a temporary license till his/her green card application goes through?
answered on Apr 28, 2022
https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/md-drivers-license.aspx
Best wishes!
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