My hearing is next year. I recently lost my job due to COVID-19 so I have no source of income.
Not if you are otherwise eligible for unemployment benefits, no. Even when you apply for a green card based on asylum, you won’t be subject to public charge considerations because those types of applications are exempt.
I have an question from New York City. I am waiting for an asylum interview almost one year. So Far Was not schedule. it It is for one year already. I came with an F1 visa. I requested asylum when my visa was still okay. I want to go to Mexico, because of the CoronaVirus, I have the option to be... Read more »
No one really knows right now what is going to happen to people in your situation. But in my humble opinion, if you go to Mexico, you will likely have to stay there until at least we have a new administration in the White House.
i live outside the usa
That should not be an obstacle.
I have a change of status approval to R-1 and left the US for my interview. I was recalled to the US, but can only enter using the VWP. Will entering on a 90-day VWP overrule my previous status? I had residence granted until the end of this year and am worried that I will now lose this. Will it... Read more »
If you have R-1 nonimmigrant status, then you cannot enter on the visa waiver program. You must enter based on the reason for your travel to the US, and the visa waiver program is for tourism only. If you had a petition for R-1 status approved and you went to obtain an R-1 visa overseas, you must... Read more »
While not much of your question makes sense, it is very obvious that you need experienced legal counsel.
More specific information and an in person consultation and document review are critical to obtaining enough information to provide you with meaningful advice. Immigration is an... Read more »
So, me and my wife get married on March 2018 outside U.S. She lives in Pakistan. After me coming back to U.S I filed for her petition but case got stuck for all these months. But, she has few months before interview. My question is I didnt visit her since 2018. Does during interview will they ask... Read more »
Hi there, Generally you are not required to appear at the interview with your wife. However, be prepared to present documents showing your ongoing communication during the time when you lived separately ( copies of the Skype, phone, social media communication, etc. )- help your wife to collect all... Read more »
I am married to my spouse for 3 years now and she currently has her 2 year green card. Our relationship has gone south and I want to file for a divorce. We have been living seperately for a year so am I able to file a divorce by myself? If I do file a divorce, what happens to her 10 year green... Read more »
In regard to the divorce, you can file but keep in mind she must be served with the divorce papers. As to the immigration issue you would need to speak to an immigration attorney.
If you marry your fiancé after meeting first time overseas, then you can’t apply for a fiancé visa. Fiancé visas are available for a future spouse. You would have to sponsor your new spouse for a spousal visa and have her or him process at the overseas consulate.
Hello,
I am a green card holder and the wife of a US citizen. The name on my green card and my SS card is my husband's last name. He used his last name for me when he applied for my green card, because he thought that women here in US take their spouses last name. However we did not do any... Read more »
You can submit the FORM N-400 and indicate the name as stated in your resident card in the application. You can also reference your maiden name in the section requesting “other names you have used” in Part 2 #3 of the form.
My boyfriend and I been issued a B1/B2 visa.
Details on the visa sticker:
Visa Type/ Class: R, B1/B2
Entries: M
The stated intention on the D-160 form was for a tourist visit to New York. I haven’t travelled to the US yet.
Recently, I changed my mind. I'm... Read more »
The B-1/B-2 non- immigrant visa is issued to an applicant for tourism and business purposes. A planned visit to the U.S. , as you have mentioned in your fact scenario, for the purpose of bearing a child is problematic and is an improper use of the B-1 B-2 visa.
The CBP officer at the U.S.... Read more »
I am not a citizen, I have a CR1 visa
What is your question exactly? You can always contact an immigration lawyer directly for a consultation regarding this matter.
More information is required to answer this question. You should contact an experienced immigration lawyer and provide this documentation for an accurate answer.
More information is required to answer this question. You should contact an experienced immigration lawyer and provide this documentation for an accurate answer.
It means your friend needs to go show up to the appointment time and place on the letter and get his/her fingerprints taken. Don't miss it! This is how USCIS/DHS runs background checks.
I have a CR1 visa and my son was on my form when I filled the form, (derivative)
You will need to provide more information and the question that you want to ask.
Hello,
I am a green card holder and the wife of a US citizen. The name on my green card and my SS card is my husband's last name. He used his last name for me when he applied for my green card, because he thought that women here in US take their spouses last name. However we did not do any... Read more »
This is an immigration law question not family law
I want to sponsor my wife for a green card. Because I’m self-employed abroad and have claimed Foreign Earned Income Tax Exclusion, I want to have a co-sponsor so there’s no problems with my application.
However, My “father” I’ve known all my life is my step-father. And he and my... Read more »
Yes your step dad can act as a joint sponsor if he is a US citizen or has a green card and makes sufficient income.
I am over 21 years of age, my mom has applied for me in 2010 under the F2B form, and I will appreciate further assistance on this, as of this year, 2020, I am still waiting for the processing of such document.
Thank you,
Marina
If your mother has not obtained the approval of the FORM I-130 that was filed on your behalf then she must contact the USCIS 1-800 hotline to inquire about the status of the case.
If the relative petition was approved by USCIS and the case was forwarded to the National Visa Center then you... Read more »
Hello,
Many years ago I fled USA while on bail with felony charges. I still have a valid us passport. After many years quietly living on another side of globe I was told that my felony case was disposed and all my property was given to my relatives and I’m dead to anyone. Thats why my... Read more »
The information above is vague, but you can no longer pretend if you want to return to the U.S. Hasn't your passport expired? Why was the felony case "disposed?" Did your family present a death certificate to your attorney, who presented it to the prosecutors? Did they present the certified... Read more »
If you are referring to a non-immigrant visa then the divorce nullifies the visa if such visa is dependent on a visa issued to a principal applicant.
If you are referring to a conditional resident status then the FORM I-751 can be filed after the divorce decree is issued.
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