Get free answers to your Immigration Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Sep 10, 2015
I would recommend for you to go see an experienced immigration attorney in your area to discuss this matter.
Good luck !
My parents were both born us citizens, but just before I was born(in Toronto 1978) obtained Canadian citizenship. My grand parents were us citizens as well as my sister as she was born while they were us citizens
answered on Sep 4, 2015
If you were born outside the US you do not have any status as of now even if your parents are US citizens. Your parents or your sister can sponsor you for a green card and after 5 years of being a green card holder you can apply for citizenship. Talk to an attorney to help you with this process if... View More 
We paid regular taxes and have entered USA every year. In November, 2014 we permanently came back to USA. When can we apply for citizenship? Our children are USA citizens by birth.
answered on Aug 18, 2015
It depends on how you received your Green card. Some green cards require less/more years to be eligible to apply for a green card. So the best way to do this would be to consult with an immigration attorney and get their advice and help with this process. All the best.
"15 years of... View More
My husband had interview last month in dhaka us embassy, they said it was good and took his passport, and they told him they will let him know once its complete. Ever since then im checking CACE website, its under administration processing. What should we do? How long do we got to wait?... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2015
Depending on what type of visa it is, it may take up to 3 to 6 months for immigration visas to be processed. Since they said it is okay and got his passport everything will be fine, just wait it out. If you are too worried you can call up the customer care of the embassy and enquire about your... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2015
If you do not have the qualifying degree you are most likely to be rejected. August is less than a month away so start the process now but do not apply before your graduate. All the best.
"15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature... View More
We have been married for 12 years, in 2008 we had a lawyer and he was in Mexico for his visa interview, in that time our lawyer lost his license for another issue he was involved in so he never finished my husband and he was stuck there, I was here with our 8 kids, and 18 months later he had to... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2015
If you are a US Citizen you can petition for your husband only if he had entered the US legally. Now your best options is for him to go back to mexico and stay there while you prepare and apply for him and then he can enter the United States once the application is approved. To make this process... View More
He is currently a homemaker taking care of our child, so he has no income at this point. We are both expats in our country of residence. We don't want to move back to the Sates, we just want to visit. What should we appky for? Should we try an immigrant visa even though we are not residents?
answered on Jun 15, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
It's my understanding that the extension paperwork will be completed by my sponsor, but that I may be denied a new visa at the embassy interview because of my recent marriage. Is there another way to legally remain working in the US?
answered on Jan 16, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question. Complete contact form on our website if you would have specific answers. Good luck.
Dear, greeting
am Jordanian nationalty, 28yrs got 5yrs visit visa to USA , wanna live and stay there (Mechigan) can this be legal knowing that i have 10 yrs experince interantion bank and my infant daughter and husband will be with me as well, how can i transform the visit visa? what shall... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2014
You can find more information about work visa and self petition on our website at www.aba-us.com. If you meet one of the listed criteria, complete the contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed your case. Good luck
We are 4months pregnant, he haslived here 7 years and pays taxes,and works.
answered on Apr 30, 2014
You will be able to get married; however, this will not protect him from being deported for being here illegally. You need to contact an immigration attorney immediately to discuss options.
answered on Jan 11, 2011
Can you clarify what you mean by "international to international" program? Perhaps you are talking about the J-1 Exchange visitor program? Or maybe you're referring to some aspect of international student visas.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
