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I am interested to know if we should tell the truth about how we met, or if we should say that we met on a video game (somewhat valid since we played a MMORPG together for two years) or forum community.
I was also a male model at the time, but in the United States of America it is legal,... View More 
answered on Dec 4, 2018
If you are hoping for an attorney to tell you that you should lie or be misleading, I don't believe you will get the answer you desire.
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answered on Dec 2, 2018
Generally we recommend working with an experienced immigration attorney
Do I need to get a new I-94 after I renew my passport?
I am on an H4. My I-94 is about to expire as the I-94 validity was shorter than H4 visa as my passport was about to expire. Now that I have renewed my passport, do I need to apply for a new I-94? After my last entry, My husband I-797... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
You will need to request an extension of your current status before it expires.
He has filed for joint custody. He wants to take my son to California from Missouri, but with being released on bond can he leave the state? Also, can I file for full custody?
answered on Aug 9, 2018
Unless the two of you are married, or have an existing court order, you are the only one with rights to the child; he can't take the child anywhere. Furthermore, it does depend a little upon the conditions of his release, but typically, if he has been released on bond, he won't be able... View More
Just trying to figure out what visa I might have had back then. B-1? It lasted for over 2 years.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Hard to say. Could have been a religious worker visa. From Canada you would not have necessarily needed a visa for tourism.
He is from Dominican Republic and wants to be present for appointments and child birth. Can he apply for visitors Visa and request to stay until the child Is born? I know it says 90 days
Yes I am a natural born US Citizen. We have discussed marriage just not in a rush right now with... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Need more facts to answer your question. Are you a US citizen? Are you and your boyfriend planning to get married? If so, are you going to sponsor him for a green card?
answered on Jun 15, 2018
It depends. What is your present "green card status"? 10 year green card? 2 year green card? Pending application for green card? How did you obtain a green card?
I am on an F1 visa. I'll be done with a rule 212(e) from a prior J1 visa in December 2018. If my LPR spouse files I-130 in January (she'll be eligible to naturalize in April 2020, one month before I graduate), do you think I'd be able to use Table B to get an EAD before I graduate?... View More
answered on May 25, 2018
Confusing. Are you getting a J waiver or are you spending the required 2 years in your country?
Are you eligible for STEM OPT?
You should schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
answered on May 11, 2018
The CBP officer at the airport where you enter the US will make that determination. If you need more time, you can apply to extend your B-1 status.
answered on May 10, 2018
If you are asking about getting a stamping after the H4 is approved, then yes it is okay to travel outside the US. But if you plan on traveling outside while it is still pending, it is not recommended.
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My us citizen sibling petitioned me for a green card. I130 is already approved and I485 is pending. Can I go overseas for 2 weeks, or must I stay till I receive the green card?
answered on May 9, 2018
If you have an Advance Parole, you can travel overseas while your I-485 is pending.
The visa has expired. He has been here over 10 years. What are his options to become a citizen and to attend college?
answered on Apr 30, 2018
If your daughter is a US citizen and she marries her boyfriend, she can sponsor him for a green card. If he did not enter the US lawfully, they should meet together with an immigration lawyer.
She has traveled here twice since last July on a tourist visa and I have went there once. She is pregnant and due in September. We are wanting to get married in USA in July then she will travel back to Australia, she's currently there now, then in Oct we both come back here to USA. She is... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2018
That is a complicated question. A tourist is coming to the US for a short, temporary time period, but getting married when one is in the US as a tourist suggests that the person is going to do just the opposite. If she states to an immigration officer that she is going to marry a US citizen once... View More
I was in F2 status. Now i had applied I-129R with USCIS. And got approval notice from them. And what is the next procedure? Do i need to apply for visa interview for stamping the visa in passport. I am in USA itself. With this approval notice can i renew my Texas Driving license and apply SSN? OR... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2018
It sounds like you changed your status, since you did it within the US. You should have gotten a document containing an I-94 that shows your new status. You do not need to leave the US to get a visa. If you do leave the US, you will not be able to come back unless you get a visa to do so.
then getting back into the country for a rafting trip we're planning in Argentina?
My F1 visa was terminated in September because I stopped going to school as i had financial issues. I was illegal for a while and was planning on leaving the country but I got arrested for some felonies in November and was in jail for 2 months. One of my case was dismissed but for the other one my... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
If you leave the U.S. before resolving the charges, the court may forfeit your bail and issue a warrant for your arrest - which could complicate things for you in the future if you want to come back to the U.S. You should consult with your criminal attorney and an immigration attorney to avoid... View More
Is there a chance I won’t be let back into the U.S. considering the current political situation
answered on Jan 23, 2018
It depends on your current status in the U.S. If you have valid U.S. status and a clear U.S. immigration history, short visits abroad should not affect your ability to return. If you have particular concerns, you should consult with an immigration attorney.
otherwise eligible for?
answered on Jan 8, 2018
Thank you for your question.
The green card interview will focus on who an applicant is, as a person. This takes into account any criminal activity, community involvement and their ability to contribute to society. Specific to your arrest, it depends on many factors, including what you... View More
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