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.
with my wife?
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 »
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 »
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?
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... Read more »
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?
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... Read more »
I havent got my 10 year green card yet, will I be deported, can I stay in the US if I want ?
Thank you
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 »
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... Read more »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
He’s been in Mexico for 8 years we have son together that has medical issues going on
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 »
The health centre is 10% funded by state .
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.
Why so many years for reentering the US since 2000
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.
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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.
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
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?
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.
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.
answered on Jan 28, 2017
I suggest that mother and daughter have a private conversation with an experienced immigration attorney before answering any questions.
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 »
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.
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 »
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.... Read more »
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