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answered on May 16, 2023
Bringing a person from India to the U.S. for a niche job that is difficult to find locally can be challenging, but there are some immigration options that might be applicable in such cases. Here are a few possibilities:
H-1B Visa: The H-1B visa is designed for specialty occupations that... Read more »
I am a civil engineer with 23 years of experience outside USA . Certificates accredited by WES.
I am here on a valid tourist visa . Can I apply for waivering of tests and get a work permit inside USA ?
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answered on May 16, 2023
As an experienced civil engineer with 23 years of experience outside the USA, you may be eligible for certain waivers or exemptions from tests or requirements when applying for a work permit in the United States. However, it is important to note that the specific rules and regulations surrounding... Read more »
I been living in the U.S for more than a decade now ever since I was a toddler on a green card. However, I plan to move out of the United States permanently, and go back to S. Korea to attend university there because I'm a Korean citizen. The problem is that I will be graduating from high... Read more »
answered on May 8, 2023
In the United States, almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants residing in the U.S. who are 18 through 25 years old are required to register with the Selective Service System. This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents,... Read more »
I been living in the U.S for more than a decade now ever since I was a toddler on a green card. However, I plan to move out of the United States permanently, and go back to S. Korea to attend university there because I'm a Korean citizen. The problem is that I will be graduating from high... Read more »
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answered on May 16, 2023
If you are a male and a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, you are generally required to register for Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18 years old. This requirement applies regardless of your future plans to move out of the United States permanently. However, if you... Read more »
I485 is currently pending, but the child is not included. After getting Green Card based on VAWA - will it be difficult to petition for a child who was not mentioned in i485?
answered on May 2, 2023
Yes, you are likely to encounter difficulty in trying to immigrate a child you failed to list on your adjustment application. At the very least you would be required to explain the reason for the omission and establish that they are in fact your child. The consequences will depend largely on the... Read more »
I485 is currently pending, but the child is not included. After getting Green Card based on VAWA - will it be difficult to petition for a child who was not mentioned in i485?
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answered on May 16, 2023
When filing the Form I-485, it is important to include all eligible dependents, including children, in the application. Failure to include a child in the I-485 application may have implications for that child's immigration status and future petitions. Here are a few points to consider:... Read more »
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
The date you become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is determined by the date on your green card, not the date your flight lands in the United States. When you enter the United States with an immigrant visa, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer will inspect your documents and determine... Read more »
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
The date that you become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is typically determined by the date that your green card is issued by USCIS, not the date that you physically enter the United States.
When you enter the United States on an immigrant visa, your passport is usually stamped with a... Read more »
Hello , I was asked to submit RFE from USCIS for my I-485 application . I have my medical done and all evidence ready and my lawyer said to just add notarized letter and RFE is good to go. I’m waiting on people to notarize affidavits. Last time I saw my lawyer myself (without my husband , for the... Read more »
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
In general, you have the right to communicate directly with the USCIS regarding your immigration case, and you can certainly send your RFE response directly to them without going through your lawyer. However, it is important to ensure that you provide all the required information and documentation... Read more »
Hello , I was asked to submit RFE from USCIS for my I-485 application . I have my medical done and all evidence ready and my lawyer said to just add notarized letter and RFE is good to go. I’m waiting on people to notarize affidavits. Last time I saw my lawyer myself (without my husband , for the... Read more »
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Immigration law issues aside, which are best left to the immigration attorneys on this forum, the general matter of discharging an attorney is a personal decision. However, as a general point for any type of legal case, it should be done properly to prevent misunderstanding, confusion, or the... Read more »
Hello , I was asked to submit RFE from USCIS for my I-485 application . I have my medical done and all evidence ready and my lawyer said to just add notarized letter and RFE is good to go. I’m waiting on people to notarize affidavits. Last time I saw my lawyer myself (without my husband , for the... Read more »
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
Yes, you have the option to submit the RFE (Request for Evidence) response yourself instead of relying on your lawyer to do it. As the applicant, you have the right to communicate directly with USCIS regarding your application.
However, before doing so, you should carefully review the RFE... Read more »
Would like to find an attorney that could talk in camera about the situation of undocumented workers injured in the working place.
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
One way to find an attorney who may be able to speak to this issue is to research law firms or legal organizations that specialize in immigration law, workers' compensation law, or labor law. Many of these firms may have attorneys who are knowledgeable about the challenges that undocumented... Read more »
Is it difficult
Will I be able to keep my social security disability
Can I keep my property
Will I have to comply with NYS canceled carry
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
It's important to clarify that as a US citizen, you are already considered an American national. However, if you are looking to relinquish your US citizenship and become a US national without citizenship, there are a few things to consider:
The process of relinquishing your US... Read more »
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answered on Apr 6, 2023
As an 18-year-old, you may be eligible to sponsor your husband for immigration to the United States. However, there are several requirements that you must meet in order to do so.
Firstly, you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to sponsor your husband... Read more »
Does this count for the "more than 6 months spent travelling outside of the country" rule? Does this affect the date I can apply for citizenship?
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
The date you became a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for naturalization is the date that appears on your green card. This is typically the date that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves your application for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident.... Read more »
Does this count as more than 6 months abroad?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
If you have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a US citizen) and meet all other eligibility requirements for naturalization, you can apply for US citizenship.
Regarding the time spent abroad, the general rule is that you cannot have been outside... Read more »
I want to travel outside USA on valid advance parole with EAD but stayed in USA on out of status on F1 visa in year 2016 for more than 6 months. Is there a problem for re enter in the USA?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
If you have been out of status in the past, it could impact your ability to re-enter the United States. However, the specific circumstances of your case will determine whether you are admissible or not.
If you are traveling on a valid advance parole document, you should be allowed to... Read more »
I want to travel outside USA on valid advance parole with EAD but stayed in USA on out of status on F1 visa in year 2016 for more than 6 months. Is there a problem for re enter in the USA?
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
If you have been out of status in the past, it could impact your ability to re-enter the United States. However, the specific circumstances of your case will determine whether you are admissible or not.
If you are traveling on a valid advance parole document, you should be allowed to... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you have a pending I-751 and an upcoming N-400 interview, it's important to bring documentation related to your I-751 petition to the interview. This includes any USCIS notices or receipts related to your I-751, as well as any supporting documentation you submitted with your I-751 petition.... Read more »
Without the green card.
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
No, it is not valid to travel outside the United States with just the immigrant visa stamp without the green card. The immigrant visa stamp serves as evidence of your immigrant visa and allows you to enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident.
Once you have entered the United... Read more »
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