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bin married for over 30 years to my wife who is a born in the us and an american citizen. do i have to take a citizenship test ?
answered on Jun 9, 2021
The information that you have posted indicates that you appear to be a permanent resident
and not a U.S. citizen.
You will need to file the FORM N-400 with USCIS if you wish to obtain U.S. citizenship. The FORM N-400 will provide you with information regarding eligibility for... View More 
the only thing I've done is file for an ITIN number but other than that everything has been done by my family but it feels like there is so many opportunities that I'm missing out on that my family is not a aware off.
answered on Jun 2, 2021
DACA?
Provisional Waiver?
Consultation with an experienced Immigration Attorney?
Teen, 18, High School senior, undocumented, no birth certificate(trying to get one from Haiti), no ID, Aunt wont give SS# but claims on taxes, can't do DACA because of possible SS#, does not live with either parent but with family instead. Is there a way to find out her SS#?
answered on May 18, 2021
There are many questions here, the most obvious is how do you have a SS# if you are undocumented? You need to sort this out before someone gets you into trouble without your knowledge. Please consult an attorney urgently. You can find one on the Justia Directory or on thevAmerican Immigration... View More
I met my wife last year, she’s on a tourist visa and we got married Dec 2020. I want to help her apply for a marriage based green card. Please what’s the rate of success (estimate) with marriage based green card applications?
answered on Mar 16, 2021
If you married for love then the chances are good. Immigration agents are very skilled at detecting fraud.
We are going to different colleges in different states and will probably be doing long-distance for a while. Will this marriage be legitimate in Massachusetts? He is not American. If possible, I want him to live with me in America permanently.
answered on Feb 25, 2021
Yes. You will have to show evidence of good faith marriage as well as an explanation as to why you are currently living apart.
In Pakistan, you can have more than one wife by law.
answered on Jan 29, 2021
Yes, this is a problem. The names of all spouses must be included in the petition. Bigamy is grounds for inadmissibility. This means that, as a bigamist, he should be disqualified from lawful immigration. This will require any previously approved I-130 petition to be revoked, even years later.... View More
Hello, I am on F1 visa and am currently employed post-graduation on my initial OPT which is about to end in January. For some personal reason, I have been out of the country since a month. My company is in the process of preparing documents and I most likely will apply for STEM Extension in the... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2020
It would probably be best in the long run for you to return to the US and apply here. It would likely simplify things in the long run.
I am a Masters' graduate from a STEM degree. I graduated in May 2020 so I am currently on OPT. I was given a confirmed written offer by a company, but when they were doing background checks etc, they asked me about my visa status. I told them I was on STEM OPT so I officially had 3 years of... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2020
If employment is at will, then there is probably nothing you can do about it. It is hard to say if discrimination based on visa status is valid, given a company’s long-term goals. Your best option would be to discuss your case with an attorney with knowledge of workplace issues.
answered on Oct 4, 2020
It means whether the person being petitioned (beneficiary) was ever in removal, deportation, or any other proceeding required under immigration law to ensure due process.
I filed for my DACA renewal in May 2020, a little bit more than 150 days before my current EAD expires. My EAD expires in October 2020. I have only received notice of action I-797C, and not form I-797 that would say I was approved. Is there an automatic extension given to Daca recipients due to the... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2020
If your new card does not arrive in time call the 1 800 number and make an info pass appointment at your local USCIS. You may be eligible to receive a stamp in your passport indicating an extension.
The appointment was originally in May and cancelled. We are waiting on new appointment but do we have to do anything or file some paperwork in case it expires before we get a new appointment?
answered on Sep 17, 2020
1st, contact USCIS to see about getting it rescheduled. While you are doing that, see if you can make an InfoPass appt. to get an extension sticker on it.
My parents are in the process of applying for a Green card. All the papers are ready except for the Police certificate. They lived in Burma for 4 years around 40 years ago under a diplomatic visa. They don't have contact with anyone in Burma so they are not able to get the Police certificate.... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
They will need to travel to Burma (Myanmar) to get the clearances. Below is a link to a website that describes what is needed: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Burma.html
I came been here since 2016 got married but i am living here without a document. I live in Worcester Massachusetts
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Provided you married a USC you can and should file to adjust status through your spouse.
She has heart disease and high blood pressure. Afraid to travel. Do not want to lose her green card. What is the best advise to maintain her green card
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Hi, the pandemic going on right now and all the reasons you stated above(Age, health) should be sufficient reasons to include in her application for re entry into the U.S. Green card holder can stay outside the U.S for longer than the required 6 months so long as there is a supportable valid reason... View More
The Embassy is now closed, I'm having surgery on my right arm and I don't have anyone to care for me after my surgery. I have three kids but they're too young to care for me. I wanted to ask is there anyway I can write a letter to the U.S. Embassy in Haiti with my doctor's note... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
You or your lawyer can write an expedite request to the NVC to see if they can schedule an appointment based on your medical need.
Good luck to you!
answered on Aug 8, 2020
Your employer may file an L-1A EOS 6 months prior to the expiration of your I-94.
How can my father be granted with a Green card through myself (an adult US Citizen) after he have been denied entry with a visa in 2000, (lived here between 1999 and 2000) and reentry without inspection (illegal entry) in 2006; but have left the US territory by himself on his own terms in January... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Sounds like he may have the permanent bar. You can still file a visa petition for him, and then he can file an immigrant visa. He will also need to file Form I-212 to overcome the permanent bar.
I live in the US and my spouse filed a i-130 petition for me and a separate petition for my 5 year old son (his stepson). My case got accepted however my sons petition got rejected. The rejection notice state please resubmit with a completed I-944 self sufficiency and /or I-864.
My spouse... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Read the instructions but if you’re still confused then hire a lawyer to represent you.
answered on Jul 2, 2020
A non expired Visa is only required to enter the country whereas the i94 card/stamp controls your authorized duration of status. They are 2 separate things. More information is needed as to what is expiring and what the reasons are for your exit and reentry strategy are. Discuss with counsel.
One of my US citizen friends is currently in Pretoria and has urgent legal trouble. He has contacted the US consulate for weeks, which at this time is only overwhelmed and has provided no help. thank you
answered on Jun 22, 2020
There is an organization - Pretoria Society of Advocates. They are known as the Pretoria Bar. They could be a starting point in your friend's search. If they do not know of such attorneys or resources on how to locate them, maybe they could direct your friend to a different bar association or... View More
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