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Reported by the wife it was fake
answered on Mar 31, 2020
If DHS discovers that the issuance of a permanent resident status and U.S. citizenship was procured as a result of a willful misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact amounting to fraud then the U.S. citizenship can be revoked through a process called denaturalization. The former citizen... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Maybe, as you will stay within US territory. But why risk it?
I am a US citizen who wants to bring my father to live here with me from Iraq. He owes child support to my mother who lived in the US but has passed away. He can pay any money he’s due he just doesn’t know where to pay. What is the best coarse of action to be able to get him to the United... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
You may sponsor your father for his green card as your immediate relative depending on the facts. Discuss with counsel anywhere in the USA for representation.
And my mom parents are sick her parents are very old and they couldn’t go to Yemen because of the war .please tell me what should I do to help them out
answered on Nov 6, 2019
You have not provided enough information to answer any questions. You really need to hire an experienced, trustworthy immigration lawyer to help with these complicated matters.
My 24 year old brother has illegal status in the US. He was brought over when he was a newborn. Been here all his life and has his GED. Has never committed a crime. Unfortunately, he didn't apply for DACA. Everyone in the family is a US citizen. Is there a way for him to obtain legal status at... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2019
The most common way to legalize his immigration status would be for him to enter into a bona fide marriage with a U.S. citizen. Please see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf97TFtMUdA
https://www.shusterman.com/greencardsthroughmarriage/... View More
My partner and I want to get married. He does not have status in this country. I though am a U.S. citizen. We reside in Wayne County. Can we get married and is there a risk for him if we do get married ?
answered on Sep 27, 2019
You can get married but it may not be the best thing to do depending on your circumstances. The best course of action is going to depend on facts you have not presented here. You really should make a consutlation appointment with a family immigration attorney.
I’m off status on my F-1 visa since July 2019, and married to US citizen since May 2019. Will I have issues filing for green card through marriage. I was planning to do so in the upcoming month.
answered on Sep 10, 2019
You can adjust status because you are married to a U.S Citizen. Your success will be dependent on how the questions are answered, your background history, how the application is filled out, and other important factors that are considered by the immigration officers. If you are not sure what steps... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Family Law is governed by the State you or your children reside; Immigration law is Federal Administrative Proceedings and any attorney anywhere from within the US can represent you. I am an Immigration attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with 15 plus years of experience and I am fully bilingual... View More
I want to bring her here, divorce husband, and marry. I know Philippines make it difficult to divorce.
answered on Aug 11, 2019
I see cases like this from the Philippines quite frequently. There is an effective strategy that can be pursued in 2 stages that will result in a successful outcome. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Discuss with counsel.
I am planning to file 130 for my sister who is married to H1B guy and live in US on OPT.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You file and I-130 for your sister. It is not necessary to complete any separate forms for her husband. A copy of their marriage certificate will show they are married. That is sufficient.
Came to country legally through marriage to a us citizen, I have I 94 and Had conditional green card, after being the in The us for about a year, end up divorcing my US citizen wife, Immigration accused me of sham marriage and out me under removal proceeding.
My mom is a us citizen and... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2019
A foreigner who enters the United States with conditional resident status cannot be petitioned and adjust status With anyone other than the person who originally petitioned them.
You will have to prove that you entered the first marriage in good faith. I strongly Recommend that you hire an... View More
Like why it has happened. Doesnt the USCIS do there own background check.
answered on May 24, 2019
It depends what the criminal history is. If you require a criminal history waiver, you should definitely contact an experienced immigration lawyer for assistance.
Sponsers a seperated foreigner due to marital abandonment? And comes to u.s. temporarily to obtain a divorce. Also husband is in agreement of divorce but has no monies and is ill?
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Each case is evaluated individually by a consular officer. Your previous military experience isn't likely to affect the determination as to whether or not the foreigner has immigration based intent, the key consideration when applying for a visitor visa.
I want to get a green card, I was born in Mexico and brought over to the US when I was 5 years old by my parents. My parents and I got travel visas and overstayed them. I just turned 20 years old and I didn't apply for DACA. I graduated from Highschool. Now I'm in a relationship with a US... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2019
I would need more specific facts to fully analyze your case. If you do marry a US citizen, there is likely a path for you to gain permanent residency but the process depends on several factors. I recommend a full consultation with an immigration attorney.
I can't find my original W-2 for 2016.
answered on Mar 11, 2019
No, but it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to send your 2016 W2, only your most recent one—ideally 2018 but you can still submit 2017 until the end of March. You can get transcripts of W2s at your local IRS office or online.
My wife and I got married February 15. Her J-1 visa expires March 5th. Is it ok if we file the I-130 form after her visa expires? Supposedly she gets a month after her visa expires, but we would like to know if we need to rush to get it done now (living a state away until her program ends in March.)
answered on Feb 24, 2019
You first need to determine whether she is subject to the 2-year foreign residency requirement. Then what you file when will be based on whether you are a US citizen or permanent resident. Consult with an immigration attorney for a full analysis of your case.
I will be filling n-400 soon based on employment, at the 4 year 9 months mark.
I have been residing at the current address of last 6 years. I haven't been much out of the country much either. I am planning to travel out of the country for 2/3 months once my biometric is done. Is it ok... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2019
That is not a problem. When you get to your interview, you will just need to notify the officer so that he/she can update your application.
Hello. I filed the i-130 for my husband. I am now working on the i-129 for a K-3 visa. One of the questions asks: “Does Your beneficiary have any children?”
The beneficiary is my husband and we have one son together. My husband was not previously married and does not have any previous... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Your husband has only one child, correct? The child you have together, right? Then the answer is clear, he (the beneficiary) DOES have a child. That is exactly what the question is asking about.
If you have children through another relationship, they are his stepchildren, and it is my... View More
A year ago, while I was filling an online medicaid application for my US citizen wife and my son , and me. I mistakenly marked yes that I am us citizen. However after I submitted the application I noticed that mistake and next day I call the department of health and humans services to correct this... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Answer "Yes" and explain on the attachment. Probably a good idea to prepare an affidavit as well, and see if you can get back-up from the state HHS agency. Hire a lawyer to help with this, it will make it less stressful and give you more control. Contact the state bar in your state for... View More
My wife was on F1 OPT and my kids were on F2 status with her.
I joined them on H1 and filed COS for the kids and got the receipt. Wife's F1 has expired and had to leave to Canada for Employment.
Kids are with me now and status of COS shows "Open - Application Filed with... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2018
Your kids’ COS applications are independent from their mother’s. Kids can remain in US. The best visa for her would be the B2.
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