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Q: My girlfriend is her on a work visa, I am a U.S. citizen. Can we get married while she is here working.
Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Jan 26, 2023

Yes. An immigrant who entered the US lawfully can adjust status to get a green card after marriage to a US Citizen.

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Q: I have filed I-130 form for my wife and it's approved and I have one year old child. what I have to do to bring my child

with my wife?

Monica E Rottermann
Monica E Rottermann
answered on Nov 29, 2022

You did not specify if you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). If you are a LPR then your child can be a derivative on the I-130 and you can inform NVC about your daughter’s birth to add her to the case so that she can also be issued an immigrant visa with your wife.... Read more »

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Q: Does the DMV check my address on SEVIS?

I go to the college in Nebraska as f-1 student. Although, I also live in Iowa where my family lives. I go there about twice a month and during the summer. I want to get license in Iowa but my SEVIS address is in Nebraska. I want to know does DMV allow me to apply for DL with the address that does... Read more »

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Nov 26, 2021

This is a question for the DMV in Iowa. Best wishes!

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Q: I-130 for a sibling

I am a US citizen, my sister and her kids (18 and 14) just came in the US on b1/b2 visa, is it possible for me to file I-130 for them while they are still here?

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Sep 20, 2020

You can file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your sibling. However, keep in mind that a immigrant visa will not be available for a period of several years and your sibling can remain lawfully in the U.S. for 6 months with the B-1/B-2 non-immigrant status.

You should consult with an...
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Q: With the immigration suspension order, will it be a pause on processing I-130 applications filed outside the US?

My husband is a US citizen and i'm a Canadian citizen. We both live in Canada and applied in Nov. 2019. Will this suspension affect the processing time and procedure on our application?

Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Yes, due to COVID-19 there is a delay in the processing of most Immigration cases, with limited exceptions. If the referenced information does not suffice you can contact USCIS office. The general notice provided by USCIS is shown below.

"USCIS plans to begin reopening offices on or...
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Q: I moved over here to the US over 3 years ago on the K1 visa and my husband wants to split up, what are my options

I havent got my 10 year green card yet, will I be deported, can I stay in the US if I want ?

Thank you

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Dec 23, 2018

If you married your husband based upon a K-1 visa, then you have proven that you entered the marriage in good faith. The only issue is whether the I-864 must be completed by your husband. There are significant legal arguments. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced... Read more »

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Q: How long does a sposal visa take & what does it cost
Ms Grace I Gardiner
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answered on Nov 24, 2018

Recently it has been taking two to three months for a spousal visa if the spouse is in the USA otherwise it can take up to a year.

It also depends on whether waivers are needed

The cost depends on where your spouse is located and whether you need a cosponor or whether your spouse...
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Q: N-400 denied because of failure to establish the residence requirement. Appeal?

My uncle has been a permanent resident for 14 years. During the last 5 years, he has lived in US for more than 2.5 years to meet the citizenship requirement (he has been in US for about 7 months every year ). He has filed his taxes every year but he never had a job or house in US (he lives with his... Read more »

Ms Grace I Gardiner
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answered on Oct 31, 2018

Unless you have additional documents to prove otherwise it does not make sense appealing. He needed to be present in the USA for 18 months before applying. Every time he stayed out more than 180 days before returning you had to start counting towards the five year presence

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Q: Solid financial information for sponsoring a fiance?

I am finding information that is not solid. I am finding information that for just two dependents (him and me) the HHS requires 125% of roughly $16,500 for annual income to sponsor. That seems VERY low. But other sites are saying that I would need to make at least $31,000 for a 4+ person household.... Read more »

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Sep 19, 2018

The $16,400 figure is for active military service members who are sponsoring a spouse or minor child. It is 100% of federal poverty for a household of 2. 125% of federal poverty for a household of two is $20,575. For a household of four it is $31,375. It doesn’t matter how many jobs you have, so... Read more »

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Q: Hi I’m wondering how go by bringing my husband back on a visa he was charge with conspiracy did time then deported

He’s been in Mexico for 8 years we have son together that has medical issues going on

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Sep 17, 2018

Some parents can never return to the U. S. There are times when exceptional work is undertaken with quite a few hours invested to overcome a permanent bar. A conspiracy to commit a crime can be a permanent bar without substantial work and patience. This, to prove to the satisfaction of the USCIS... Read more »

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Q: Is registering in a Sliding Fee Discount Program in a health centre considered to be a 'Public Charge' for J1-visa?

The health centre is 10% funded by state .

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Not necessarily; however, if the government implements the new public charge regulations, it could be one factor that is weight negatively against anyone who has applied for and received it.

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Q: My father was picked up from I.C.E sentenced for 4 yrs, then will be deported is it too late get a lawyer?

Why so many years for reentering the US since 2000

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 3, 2018

Was he convicted of a crime? If so, what was the crime?

See an immigration attorney before he gets deported. He is entitled to a hearing before an Immigration Judge.

Carl Shusterman

www.shusterman.com

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Q: I got charged with assault and battery will that hurt me for getting a green card
Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 3, 2018

If you are convicted, the answer is yes. Assault and battery is a crime of moral turpitude. You need a criminal attorney and an immigration attorney.

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Q: Risks and Pitfalls of Marrying while on Tourist Visa?

I have been dating a foreign girl for the better part of a year. She is planning on coming to the States for a month to visit me, family, and some colleges and possibly come back on a Education Visa later.

From a legal standpoint, what is the legality of getting married while she is here?... Read more »

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Apr 28, 2018

Under the Trump Administration, if you are going to get married to someone you is here on a B-2 tourist visa, it is best to wait until they have been in the US for 90 days before getting married.

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Q: Risks and Pitfalls of Marrying while on Tourist Visa

I have been dating a foreign girl for the better part of a year. She is planning on coming to the States for a month to visit me, family, and some colleges and possibly come back on a Education Visa later.

From a legal standpoint, what is the legality of getting married while she is here?... Read more »

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Apr 28, 2018

Under the Trump Administration, if you are going to get married to someone you is here on a B-2 tourist visa, it is best to wait until they have been in the US for 90 days before getting married.

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Q: I'm an international student in the US right now for 6 months, can I apply for asylum?

I'm also a former participant in IYLEP (Iraqi young leaders exchange program) and this program took place in the united states and I got harmed and really bothered in Iraq for being a part of it, so will this thing help me if I apply?

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Jan 9, 2018

Yes. You should speak with an immigration attorney ASAP to provide specific details about your case to see if it is viable. You must file within one year of your last arrival.

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Q: I have a brother who lives in Guatemala how can I get him to come to the US to visit and meet his son
Matthew J Hartnett
Matthew J Hartnett
answered on Feb 2, 2017

Has he ever been in the USA before? If not, he could try to apply for a tourist visa at the US consulate in Guatemala City. He would need to show very strong connections to Guatemala.

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Q: What to answer if Immigration officer ask mom what your daughter is doing as daughter is on H1b never worked .
Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Jan 28, 2017

I suggest that mother and daughter have a private conversation with an experienced immigration attorney before answering any questions.

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Q: Will my wife lose her visa? Does that affect her filing?

Hello, my wife, in Jamaica tried to apply for my son's visa. They denied the visa and stated that how she got hers was not right because she had said she did not have a child with an lpr dad, but she was not asked about it and she had told them she lives with her parents and child, also that... Read more »

Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Jan 14, 2017

Yes it is possible. She may be charged with misrepresentation of a few issues considered to be material. I suggest you have an experienced immigration attorney review the file before she takes any action.

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Q: I can't prove that I was born in the U.S... Help.

How can I prove my U.S citizenship when I have no birth certificate, SSN, school records, And even medical and dental records?

Because I am 17 years old. And I plan on going to job corps for awhile... I need a birth certificate and a SSN... (Kinda rushed on time... SOOO I kinda wrote this... Read more »

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Jul 14, 2016

Hello,

This matter is better handled privately, there is a possibility for a FOIA in your situation. Consult with an immigration attorney in private to handle this problem. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).

All the best....
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