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I am currently in US and have booked a flight in 3 weeks from now to go overseas and spend couple of months. but now I find out that my conditional GC thorough marriage has expired 2 months ago.
What are my chances of getting it renewed? Can I still fly or should I wait?
answered on May 2, 2021
You should be cautious and immediately complete the documents to remove conditions. You should then file them and follow up. It is not advisable to travel if your green card has expired.
Get you money back ? He also a family lawyer and I really want to use the money for a family case now cause it more urgent than the immigration case
answered on Apr 16, 2021
Best way to know - is to ask him. I dont know what the terms of your retainer agreement with him were but if he has not started work on your matter, you should be able to get your money back from him.
answered on Apr 6, 2021
It sounds as though you want to file a writ of habeas corpus, and attorney fees vary by lawyer and complexity of a filing, so your best option is to speak to several attorneys who actually do that work to get an idea of price. Not all criminal attorneys have experience in filing habeas claims and... View More 
I currently have a conditional green card. I am supposed to submit form i-751 to remove conditions soon. However, I no longer wish to pursue my residency here in the united states. Am I able I file form i-407 to abandon permanent residency instead of i-751? I will be going back to my country.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2021
You do not need to file form I-751 if you wish to file form I-407. Your permanent residency will expire if you do not remove the condition anyways but it would be best to file form 407 so that USCIS is aware that you voluntarily gave up your residency, not that you failed to renew. Best wishes!
I had my naturalization interview scheduled on April 13th 2021, however I received a letter today stating De-scheduled Interview. On letter it says due to unforseen circumstances we have had to cancel the previously scheduled interview. We regret any i convenience this may cause. We will advise you... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2021
You basically have to wait. But check the online info site periodically to see if there are any updates. Communication with USCIS is on a simplex basis, so requires patience.
Hello, I recently got married in February 2021 In india but I was unable to register the marriage with Indian govt. due to office closures(Covid) . I am a GC holder and had filed my N400 naturalization in dec 2019 when I was single. I have my interrview date in April 2nd week. My wife is in India... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2021
You should confirm whether your marriage in India is a valid marriage. You can contact an attorney in India or the Indian consulate nearest you to verify the validity of your marriage.
Once you confirm that your marriage is in fact valid and lawful then you can present that information at... View More
However the immigrant through time and lifestyle choices and even personal relationships, no longer felt the relationship they were in was feesable for them and the US resident to remain as a couple.
However the immigrant has a job and a life that they enjoy as well they may have even... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2021
What you describe is real life that repeats itself throughout the country in every state. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial and immigration attorney otherwise you will be in over your head. No hypotheticals about it!
My husband used a document preparation service and or lawyer to file his AOS. We filed late December 2020. Still no receipt, and cant get in touch with “lawyer” and or document preparer. I say lawyer and or document preparer because my husband says he’s a lawyer but I don’t think he is and... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2021
The delay may not be an issue. This is due to challenges resulting from the last U.S.C.I.S. Administration. You should be notified, but usually the applicants are notified if their address appears on the forms as the mailing address.
A document preparer is 'not' a U.S.... View More
State of New Jersey Jurisdiction. The Employee acknowledges the time, efforts and resources the Company has and agrees to expend in Jurisdiction Employee. Employee understands that the Company is depending on the Employee to work on in-house or various Company projects and that the Company will... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2021
The answer to this question would partly depend on the US state which governs employment and that states common or statutory rules on recouping liquated damages to which the US immigration law defers.
This is meant to set you on the right track, and not as comprehensive legal advise.
Hello, I have an approved vawa application, after filing vawa I went back to my home country. Now that my petition is approved , how can I come back to USA, what is the process. please suggest.
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answered on Jan 5, 2021
With the current travel bans in effect, there is nothing you can do. Immigration is an extremely complex and technical area of law. This is not merely a matter of filling out forms. What you do not know can have grave consequences and even prevent you from obtaining immigration benefits. You need... View More
They are immigration attorneys and made a mistake regarding my immigration status in the US.
Should the letter be notarized, legalized, etc.? I will need to file that letter with new attorneys/immigration offices/government office, and therefore, I would like to make sure that letter will... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2020
This reads like a very complicated challenge that should be handled by another attorney who knows what they are doing. Much more information is needed, but rather quickly. Justia.com is not geared to do anything other than encourage you to hire another attorney in such situations.
At... View More
Since my immigration attorneys’ office is in state A, I live in state B, and they filed paperwork with the Texas USCIS office, I would like to know which state’s statute of limitations should be considered in case I sued them for legal malpractice.
Many thanks for your help and support
answered on Nov 5, 2020
It may depend upon any written agreement that you had with your attorney. You 'may' have agreed to file a lawsuit exclusively in his State. It may potentially depend upon the law in your state or the state where the attorney is considered to be doing business, which may also include... View More
My attorneys made a mistake and failed to file an extension for me. Therefore, I unintentionally overstayed my visa.
Now, I want to get Global Entry. What are the chances of getting Global Entry if I explain that it was my lawyers’ fault and not mine? I guess they should be reasonable and... View More
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
Obtaining Global Entry right now is extremely unlikely at this point in time. Your explanation, even if you could prove it, with the current situation is highly doubtful. Both USCIS and CBP officers are not going to care about why you overstayed, just that you did. Furthermore, USCIS and all... View More
I had an L visa. The lawyers hired by my spouse’s company were supposed to file an extension petition with the USCIS for me since we were to return home 2 weeks after my I-94 expiration. However, they did not file the petition properly. Therefore, the USCIS sent a Notice of Deficiency to them,... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It would be worth your while to at least register a bar complaint against any attorney you feel acted in bad faith. As far as a lawsuit, your best bet would be to consult with an attorney regarding the facts in the case to get an idea if that would be effective.
My spouse start creating the problem after he become a US Citizen and I didn’t get married to him for this. I like to send him back to his country and revoke his citizenship. Please suggest.
answered on Oct 3, 2020
Sleep on it. Make sure your head is clear. Decisions made based on emotion more often than not lead to regret.
I was charged with 2C:12-1A(1) ; 2C:35-10A(4) ; 2C:36-2 in December of 2016. All 3 charges were dismissed after a successful completion of a) Conditional Discharge program for the drug charges and b) Anger Management course for the simple assault. How would the charges affect my N400 application?... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
Both charges are deportable offenses for immigration purposes. Not only can you be denied naturalization, y9u may also be placed in removal proceedings.
The completion of the conditional discharge program and anger management course in exchange for a dismissal is considered an admission of... View More
1) Can one call a lawyer?
2) What can one do to avoid a 5-year bar?
3) Is it true that one can apply for asylum to prevent oneself from being deported?
Thank you!
answered on Oct 2, 2020
Depends on your status when you request to be admitted. If you are requesting admission based on a non immigrant visa: A visa does not guarentee you will be admitted. A visa only grants you permission to request you be admitted. Secondly, admission into the USA is considered a privilege not a... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2020
You will need to provide information about your parents in PART 6, page 4 & 5 of the FORM N-400. If you omit this information, you risk that USCIS will return the filing as "incomplete".
I have prepared l-485, l-130/130A, l-864, and l-765
answered on Sep 25, 2020
Good morning. The I-944 is required for Adjustment of status. Marriage based greencard is my main focus of practice. I will be glad to help you review your documents before submission.
Be sure your spouse is a US citizen before filing concurrently.
This communication is not legal... View More
I am preparing to apply for Family based Green card through my spose being a US citizen.
I have my birth certificate from India. It does not have my last name/Initial. My last name is same as my Fathers name. My Father's name is on the Birth certificate.
Is not having the last... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2020
It shouldn’t be. You can submit a copy of your passport as confirmation.
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