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He has also been rejected for various visas, had family reunification visas denied and withdrawn. He is currently married to a US citizen who is attempting to divorce him. She isn't interested in supporting him in further visas. He was also deemed deportable but has managed to avoid... View More 
answered on Mar 25, 2017
It is necessary to review his entire immigration history in order to answer your question.
and my family I mean my mother, father, sisters, and brothers
answered on Oct 6, 2016
After you become a US citizen, you can file for your parents and siblings. Your parents would be able to immigrate to the USA immediately (when their petitions are approved and after their interviews at the consulate). Your siblings would be waiting a very long time (probably 12 years or so).... View More
I'm a permanent resident and I wanted to work so I can renew my expired green card. I read somewhere I can just show my social security card and id. Can I get a job with one?
answered on Aug 10, 2016
It depends on where you want to work plus it is not advisable to work without a valid permit. If you do not have the financial ability to pay for your renewal you can request a waiver.
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What happens if in November due to some reason I think of going back to L2. Do I need to file COS (from H1B to L2) within United States?
If Yes, Can I travel out of country during COS?
If do not file COS, Can I just go out of the country and return on the same L2? Ans start working... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2016
If your H1 is approved, yes your L2 becomes invalid after the start date mentioned in the H1.
If you would like to go back L2 you would need to file COS and a new I-765 for an EAD card.
No recommended to travel overseas while COS is pending, it defeats the purpose of COS and... View More
For the past 10 years I have been working on cruise ships and have both C1D and B1B2 visas. I stayed in US several times, longest for three weeks. I am applying to small, private university for HR master. I am paying for tuition and personal expenses myself, and have funds to cover both years.... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
An immigration attorney can help you increase your odds by aligning the facts of your case with an ideal approval scenario. Listen to the attorney and do as they say, however, no attorney can guarantee results. I am not personally an immigration attorney, but there are many in Minnesota.
I am a student in Minnesota and just go a green card through my Mom who lives in Washington state. What is my state residency after getting a green card?
answered on Jul 14, 2016
A green card means you are a permanent resident of the U.S. that includes all the 50 states across the U.S. Congratulations on becoming a permanent resident.
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answered on Jul 3, 2016
There are questions and answers similar to the mentioned situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
My wife will be out of status in her H4 but she did not complete 180 days of her out of status. Is it possible that I get my visa stamped and by the time I return to US, my baby will have her and I can send my wife and baby back to India to get her H4 stamped?
answered on Feb 25, 2016
Having the H1B stamped on your passport is not mandatory. I would suggest to wait until your wife gets her H4, and then you both can go together and get it stamped. Remember a stamp on the passport is only required if you are planning to travel overseas and come back to the US. If you leave before... View More
I lived in the USA illegally for 9 months. I was on a F1 visa but it got expired and I didn't renew it which also means my Sevis is deactivated. Now, I would like to get back to school. I have a readmission form and a new I-20 from my school. Is it going to be possible to get a visa after... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2016
Although it might be possible there is no guarantee that you will be given another F1 visa. The final decision in this situation will be taken by the CBP officer who will be interviewing you. There may be waivers available to you, contact an immigration attorney to consult regarding this situation.... View More
They took his resident alien card away and told him he's not suppose to have it and he needs to quit his job because he is not authorized to work and gave him papers to fill out to so he can work again. Everytime he goes to check in they harass him. Many years ago he had gotten into some... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2016
Talk to an attorney along with all his immigration and supervision related documents. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
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answered on Jan 13, 2016
There are about 30 reasons for why someone would have received a 214b. So an attorney needs to take a look at the denial documents and talk to your wife too in order to tell you how to respond to this. Without knowing what happened if you respond she is going to get denied again. So talk to an... View More
They just want to get married through court in the state of Minnesota. The girl has citizen ship but the guy has order of deportation because failure of presenting to court!
answered on Jan 6, 2016
There is always a risk involved. You need to get an attorney before ICE gets you. As you may have heard ICE has been conducting raids all over the country to deport people who have deportation orders. So the sooner you get yourself an attorney the better it is for you and your family. All the best.... View More
Hi I'm from South Africa and game to America to be an Au pair (on a J-1 visa). I fell in love and I'm getting married and staying here. My J-1 visa expires March 25, 2016 but I get a one month grace period to stay in the United States after that and will get married in April 9. So I will... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
Do not worry, overstaying a visa is not a problem when applying for a green card. You came to the US with a legal visa so you should be fine. There are a lot of people who have overstayed their visas and apply for green cards. I do suggest you work with an immigration attorney to help you with this... View More
I am an F-1 student married to a USC and we will be filing for AOS soon. I am in status right now. My question is about a name change which I underwent during my teens. I had a complete name change(first name, last name) to a more western sounding name. My name got changed on all my documents... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2015
If you all the required the documents in the new name you do not have to mention the old name anywhere. Plus you have already answered no, which you got away with so no if you say yes you will get in trouble. I hope you have an attorney to help you with this application process. All the best.... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2015
Have you checked out the visa bulletin yet? If not check the visa bulletin first, if you are not sure how the visa bulletin works contact your employer's immigration attorney to help you with this process. You have mentioned some important details but you did not mention which country you are... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2015
You need to give us more information, fighting with who? And how are you applying for the green card? If it is through the spouse and if he/she was fighting with you then it may be a problem. You should contact an immigration attorney in private to find out. All the best.
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I'm from Ethiopia. It's been a year and a half since I've applied for an asylum in the U.S. But can I apply for an asylum in London after I've already applied for one here in the states?
answered on Oct 29, 2015
You should really consider talking to an immigration attorney in private, you seem to have questions that are way to specific for a public forum. All the best.
I got a full scholarship to a university in London. I really want to go to school but I can't take out loans like everybody else or even apply for a scholarship with my current status.
answered on Oct 29, 2015
Which country are you originally from? If you are from UK and seeking asylum in the US, you are basically abandoning the asylum application. If you are from some other country, you will need to get an advance parole first. If you are looking to study in london why not apply for asylum in london... View More
I am about to join new company A as permanent employee. My H1B transfer is completed. Couple of days back company A told me there is sudden ramp down in the project and they want me to join company and they will file H1B amendment for another project at different location. If I have joined the new... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2015
Seek opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Had a warrant because I didn't show up for court and for simple assault why would they take me all the way back for that do u think I have to serve time
answered on Sep 8, 2015
If you do not have legal status in the united states, you can get deported even if you have married an US citizen. Talk to an immigration attorney about your situation. All the best.
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