This might seem odd, but the answer really boils down to one question: did your friend turn 18 before or after February 28, 2001 at 12:00 a.m.? If your friend turned 18 after this February 28, 2001 cut-off, (or was born after February 28, 1978 at 12:00 a.m.) he should be able to acquire citizenship... View More

By filing the i130, they have demonstrated that they have immigrant intent. This would conflict with traveling her on a tourist visa which is only for non immigrant intent.

First, your son should make sure that he keeps the immigration court updated on his address, as court dates can be changed, and the court notifies respondents of the change in court date by mailing hearing notices. If he fails to attend a scheduled court hearing, he will be ordered deported.... View More

It is highly unlikely that the person will be deported under the circumstances you described. In the world of immigration law, shoplifting and other crimes of dishonesty are called "crimes involving moral turpitude" (CIMT). A conviction for a CIMT can indeed affect a person's... View More

As long as you are eligible for the N-400 at the time you file, yes you can submit it while the I-751 is still pending. USCIS will not approve the N-400 until the I-751 is approved; depending on your local office, both applications may be decided at the same interview so it is important that your... View More

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answered on Dec 22, 2021

It would make all the difference if she waited until you turned 18. Case law is pretty clear and consistent on this. before 18, her abandonment of LPR status would be imputed to you.

You should still consult a lawyer. All these analyses are very fact driven.

Yes.

If your mother's children were born in the United States and turned 21 years of age they could petition your undocumented mother to adjust the status to Lawful Permanent Residency.

The effect that this might have on your insurance rates depends on your prior driving record and your insurance company. There is no mechanism for tickets automatically coming off of your driving record absent some type of agreement with the prosecutor. I don’t necessarily expect it to affect a... View More

A child is an adopted son or daughter of his or her U.S. citizen parent if the following conditions are met:

The child is adopted in the United States or abroad;

The child is adopted before he or she reaches 16 years of age (except for certain cases where the child may be adopted... View More

This can get complicated and have a permanent impact upon the immigration rights of your cousin. A B2 visitor, even a B1 casual business visitor, will likely violate the terms of their visa status if they live, work and get paid on a visit.

Compensation, and/or remuneration to the cousin... View More

Fraud may be based on a misrepresentation of fact that was either intentional or negligent. You will need to assess your declaration with this definition in mind to determine if fraud did in fact occur.

You should hire an immigration attorney to help ensure you don’t make costly mistakes.

Call the French embassy in Washington DC or Minneapolis Minnesota if there is one in Minneapolis, and start the process there. The staff employees at the consulate can tell you in about five minutes whether or not you qualify for French citizenship. I wish you the best of luck

It's not a civil traffic violation, under $500, so yes, it should likely be reported.

You may wish to have an attorney review your record to be sure.

She needs to get a US Passport.

As long as you are otherwise working lawfully, then the green card application process should not impact, or be impacted, by that.

You can also apply for a temporary work authorization to use while you are awaiting the adjudication of your application.

Hi, I am sorry that this happened to you. Did you send all the documents or did you receive any communication about the delay?

It may be worth contacting an immigration lawyer to make inquiries on your case. 2 year wait is unusual for IR1 so make sure there is nothing further to do on your... View More

You can sponsor your dad as an immediate relative but he may require a waiver. More facts are needed to determine if he would even qualify. You can sponsor your siblings but the wait time is over a decade.

Better to withdraw. Make sure you aren’t subject to the foreign residency requirement associated with some J1 visas.

You may remain in the USA and adjust through your USC spouse. Because your adjustment is through a USC immediate relative you will not be charged with any overstay or out of status time.

Your extension remains a lawful status.