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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
I am intending to apply for naturalization in. the upcoming weeks. I found that I failed to update my address in the 10 days window multiple times. please advise regarding the timing of application submission? thanks
answered on Jan 3, 2018
If you have updated your address by filing for AR11, and have complied at the time of filing, then this is what the USCIS is usually concerned about as a matter of discretion.
If you have any questions or concerns, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced... View More
I was granted a Tvisa on August 16, 2016 (valid up to August 15, 2020) has an option for adjustment on August 2019. It has also an option for adjustment for green card if an Attorney General can certify that the case is close. Based on information available the Trafficker has been prosecuted and... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2017
Each law enforcement agency has different policies about how to go about requesting these letters. I would recommend calling the AG's office to ask what information they would like in order to write the letter, or contacting an experienced immigration lawyer who can guide you through the... View More
Will he have to leave the us to get his green card?
answered on Jun 2, 2017
The answer to your question depends on whether her son is a minor or over 21. It also depends on whether her son is married or single. You might look into whether your fiance's mother is eligible for citizenship in order to help her son.
answered on May 16, 2017
The Department of State published a memorandum in Fall 2015 that permits (or even encourages) visas to be revoked when someone has been arrested for DUI. So it's quite possible that the visa could be revoked. I would consult with an attorney who practices both immigration and criminal law.
- I can't travel due to health issues. What is the easiest way to marry her so she can come live with me in the US? Does she need a special visa?
answered on Apr 8, 2017
You can file for a K-1 under special circumstances, but I would certainly recommend consulting with an experienced immigration lawyer before you do, because it can get tricky. Good luck!
answered on Feb 23, 2017
Yes. You will be given a license for no more than the term of your current visa provided you meet all other requirements.
answered on Jan 26, 2017
From the date of your admission as a permanent resident (usually the date your green card is issued).
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