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i went to school here and i have my GED. I have some traffic tickets but nothing major. i would like to be here legally to continue to raise my daughter and support her. i dont know where to start or who to call.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
How old is your daughter? You need to talk to an immigration attorney soon. Many immigration attorneys offer free consultations, including me. So i suggest you talk to an attorney as soon as you possibly can. All the best.
You might have possibly heard some wrong information, marrying a US... View More 
Hello
When i was single my parents file an immegration case as a single on end of procces i get married and i had my baby girl but i didnt file them and i didnt change my matital statues when i got to us i file case for my wife and daughter and now i recived a letter that the want deprot... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2015
You are in problem. You should immediately locate an experienced immigration attorney to assist you. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I am having a hard time figuring this out and I really need help. What is now my locked-in age?
MY PRIORITY DATE: 11/7/2013,
VISA NUMBER BECAME AVAILABLE: June 2015,
AGE AT THE TIME OF PRIORITY DATE: 19,
AGE AT THE TIME VISA NUMBER BECAME AVAILABLE: 21,
BIRTH... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2015
You should seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney because there are more applicable law about child age than you know. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
1)our father was a us citizen by birth but was not aware of it until after my birth in 1981, so he was not able to fulfill the physical presence needed to transfer citizenship but our grandmother who was a us citizen has met the physical presence required since the Philippines was an outlying... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2015
Unfortunately your grandmother can not help you get citizenship, she can apply for your father but since you are from philippines you will have to wait for a few decades for your father to get a green card and then 5 more years to get citizenship. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney in... View More
I'm 23 years old I came to the USA when I was 15 years old I've been married to a usa citizen for almost 2 years now we got a 6 months old baby I entry the country illegal now to get my green card do I have to go back to my country and wait for my green card over there or there's... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2015
Well this is a typical question I get from a lot my clients. You seem to have understood how the process works, there is a simple way to correct your entry. But it depends a lot on the country you are from. It is a detailed process so I suggest you talk to an immigration attorney in private on a... View More
I'm 34 years old and married with 2 kids. Last 4 years ago I was stayed in U.S. with L2visa and at that time my son was born and he is U.S. Citizen and5 years old . Right now I am in U.S. With tourists visa . My parent and sister are U.S. Citizens which petition should file for me and my... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2015
Your parents may be able to file an I-130 for you and you can add your kid as a derivative, or your sister may be able to petition you for an F4 visa and again adding your kid as a derivative. This is quite a long process, seeking help from an experienced immigration attorney would reduce the... View More
I am in U.S. With tourists visa
answered on Jul 24, 2015
It depends on several other things, first one would be how old you are. The best way to do this would be to talk to an immigration attorney in private and get information. All the best.
"15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature... View More
can I petition her as fiance visa?
She already got denied twice for taking tourist visa. Reason for getting tourist visa first because she still married with her ex husband and now shes doing her annulment. After her annulment. Can I petition her as fiance visa even if I'm still... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2015
Seek advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on Jun 21, 2015
Seek for advice from an experience attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Currently in the U.S. On an I visa my girlfriend of 3 years and I are getting married in a few days. She is a U.S. Citizen. Should I first obtain a change of status to a K visa first? Or can we get married safely and then what would be the next step for me to obtain a Ssn and then to apply for... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2015
Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on May 5, 2015
Based on the given facts, the answer may be YES or NO. To properly give a legal advice / answer the attorney has to make further facts investigation. Complete contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with your case. Good luck.
they have told me to keep checking the priority date. but I want to know if there is a fastest way??
answered on Mar 10, 2015
Seek for help from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
Good Afternoon. As a Permanent Resident since 2006, I accidently voted in presidential election in 2008 (I didn't know back then that its a deportable offense. I would have never done it if I knew how serious this is)) . I’ve never applied for a citizenship so I guess I’m way pass... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2014
Unlawful voting or otherwise making a false claim to United States citizenship is a serious violation that carries with it severe immigration consequences. Misconduct of this nature constitutes a ground of inadmissibility, as well as a basis for placement in removal proceedings. Under the... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2014
Hello Nevada,
Largely, you'll want to file immigration petitions for them (I-130s). They'll likely process through US consulates in their home country, but to ensure proper filing and processing, consider consulting with an experienced immigration attorney first before taking further action.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
ON THE VISA FORM IT SAYS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE MET IN PERSON OR IF YOU HAVE NEVER MET WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS PROVIDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF EXTREME HARDSHIP OR CULTURAL OR SOCIAL PRACTICES THAT PROHIBITED YOUR MEETING. SO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY... View More
answered on May 5, 2011
This really depends on the nature of the restriction - in your position, I would cite directly to the "Religious rule" from the sacred text or other acknowledged custom that prevents meetings in person, or some other credible source that indicates arranged marriages without prior meetings... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2010
Please be aware that US Immigration Laws will not recognize a divorce which was entered in absentia. The question does not have sufficient facts but it appears that the USCIS denied the family petition because the prior divorce was performed by the Japanese Consulate. The only thing I can think... View More
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