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My husband I are going through immigration process now and would like for his sister to come to the US also how would I go about some ng something like that? Thank you!
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Your husband will have to finish his green card process first, wait for 4 years 9 months get a citizenship and then sponsor his sister. You cannot directly sponsor his sister. She can however get a tourist visa on her own to come visit you and her brother. I suggest talking to an immigration... View More 
I am working with employer X from 2014 on h1b with i797 validity till 2017 and he recently filed h1b amendment which is still in process. Now I decided to change my status to H4, So I am asking my husband to file H4-COS, H4-EAD along with his H1b extension in premium process next week from his... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2016
You have to listen to your husband's attorney. There is a possibility that your H1B amendment gets cancelled which makes your H4-COS and H4-EAD void. And remember USCIS will not refund your application fees if it gets void. So wait until your amendment is complete or withdraw your amendment... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2016
You can apply for your citizenship after 4 years and 9 months if you maintain your resident status and also maintain a clean criminal record. If you have more questions I suggest talking to an immigration attorney to assist you with this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free... View More
Hello, I've lived in the US for about 10 years. I was a student, then started working with OPT, then got an H1B, then extended the H1B, and eventually got a green card in 2007. However, after this, I had to leave the US for some time, and due to some personal circumstances, haven't been... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2016
You have most likely abandoned your green card, you might get a temp green card at the border or you might be asked to apply again. But it is always better to consult with an immigration attorney in private so they can verify for you before you start your trip. Many immigration attorneys including... View More
My boyfriend and I are getting married. My boyfriend is from US Virgin Islands (He was born and raised there, but currently he's in Massachusetts). I'm a foreigner, staying in the States on a student visa (F1). My boyfriend and I met in Massachusetts. We're planning on getting... View More
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We got married in our home country and came to USA with my spouse. We had a baby with some health issues and she is getting services from the government. After baby was born my husband and his family are trying to avoid me. I am worrying that my husband will not extend my visa status and... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
Since you are on H-4, you should be able to get your own EAD. Second, if there are any abuse issues, you may qualify for a U Visa. Third, for your child, there is humanitarian parole (although it is generally for people who are outside the U.S.).
I don't have my naturalization number. I was naturalized as a minor, do I need to obtain a replacement?
answered on Dec 30, 2015
Yes, you would need a number and you can contact an immigration attorney to help you with this process. It costs fairly less and it is very stress free for you to do it through an immigration attorney. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is... View More
I got my green card through marriage last year, one year after my legal marriage. We've been in a true relationship since 2012. Not long ago, he told me he is addicted to illegal drugs and wished to seek for help. His addiction has taken a big toll in our marriage as it is understandable.... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2015
There are questions and answers similar to your situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
Hi there. According to this article -http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/can-out-of-status-f-1-visa-student-get-green-card.html I may be able to apply for green card. I'm currently on expired F1 visa for years (I think it expired in 2009). I wonder if I could apply for asylum or... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You can locate general answers to your question at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. If you would like to take an action to change your situation, please complete the contact form. Good luck.
I came as a visitor to the USA on a B1 visa in 2000. I haven't left this country since. I lost my passport, which included my original visa. Luckily I made copies of the important pages on it, including the ones with my personal info & picture, as well as the page with the original US... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You can locate general / additional answers to your question at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck.
I am an international Student going to boarding school In the US. My parents paid for my tuition, but can not fly me back to Saudi Arabia every time we have a vacation. Is there a way I can get hosted by a family for the next 2 years. My parents are are willing to pay that family for my costs being... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2015
This is more of a question you should ask your school DSO. This question does have anything to do with the US immigration law. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not... View More
I am an MD with a PhD in Molecular Biology and I have been a permanent resident of the U.S. for the past 5 years. I obtained my permanent residency status under the NIW EB-2 category, while a postdoctoral associate at a major Boston research hospital, conducting basic research in Molecular Biology.... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case. You should sit down with an experienced immigration attorney, who will investigate the facts and counsel you with solution for your case. Most careful and liable attorneys would not respond to complex cases questions without understanding specific facts.... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2015
The important question is whether or not you can come back. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
im a permanent resident in the USA. i lost of forms of ID. i am unable to obtain a SS replacement bc i don't have a green card, and in order for me to get a green card replacement i need another federal form of id, can't get a passport replacement because they require id as well.... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2015
You should contact an attorney, the attorney might be able to make a FOIA request to get some of your documents back. With those documents you will be able to apply for other documents. All the best.
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I need an EAD card right away what is the fastest way i can get it?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
Why didn't you apply for AOS during the 13 months? If you are on TPS why didn't you get an EAD through that? EADs take about 3 months to get approved and you need a subsequent application along with it. I suggest you apply for AOS through your USC spouse to get your green card, you will... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2015
Just submitting an entry alone will not have an impact on your F1, but if you get selected in the lottery you might have some tough questions to answer at the interview for your F1. All the best.
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I filed for my husband green card after getting married he went back to Jamaica so we can wait out the paperwork but its driving me crazy him not being here. Does he have to stay in Jamaica or could he come back and wait it out? And was it a mistake him going back and filing for a green card while... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2015
He will most likely not be able to come to the United States until the final decision has been made on the application. And without knowing the details of the case it is hard to say if it was a right or wrong decision that he went back. It would have been one or two month earlier if he had been in... View More
He is in the military and we need more time to come up with bona fide evidence because we don't get to see each other often.
answered on Sep 28, 2015
Even though it is not mandatory to wait 2 years it is recommened if you do not have enough evidence to prove that the marriage was not a scam. I would suggest talking to an immigration attorney about your situation first before making a decision. All the best.
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My H1B visa stamping (displays employer A name) for employer A is still valid for another 2 years. I am in united states and recently transferred my H1B to employer B. I am planning to travel internationally. Do I need to go for visa stamping to re-enter US? I read in few places that I need not go... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2015
If you have the new I 797 you can travel with the old visa as long as the transfer was a for same or a similar job position. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not... View More
I am an OPT Student.
I was born in Ukraine, I have a paper which proves it from hospital.
My Mother is Ukrainian(now Russian); Dad is Russian.
I was born in 1992 the time when USSR fall, and at the time it was easier to make my birth certificate in Russia, so on birth... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2015
You should sit down with an experienced immigration attorney, who will tell you more about the immigration law. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
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