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I want to change my status through my husband who is currently in the process of filing for naturalisation. What should I do since the passport is not South African
answered on Sep 29, 2015
What is your husband's immigration status? Is he an American citizen? if yes he will be able to file a petition for you to become a permanent resident. You should talk to an immigration attorney in private to help you with this process. All the best.
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answered on Sep 26, 2015
The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question. www.aba-us.com
i came in the US to study as F-1,becuase of sponsorship problem i couldnt attend school,i now have a US citizen fiance and she want us to get married. will my school have any effect on my change of status ?
answered on Sep 16, 2015
I strongly urge the two of you to get an immigration attorney ASAP. Having entered the country on an F1, not having attended school, and now trying to adjust to permanent residence status could certainly be a problem. It is important to flesh out what this "sponsorship issue" was and how... View More
Do i have to wait 5 years to apply for citizenship and what form would i have to fill out to apply?
answered on Sep 16, 2015
Its hard to say without knowing some other additional information such as what was the basis for your parents' US citizenship and when did they apply for your green card and how old were you when they became US citizens. All the best.
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My sister is US citizen and she has a store business. so can i work on store as my sister sponsor me for H1 visa?
answered on Aug 30, 2015
Probably not. H1-B Visas require a demonstration that you have some skill the employer needs and has trouble finding. Thus, you have to work in your field. Work as a mechanical engineer would work, but working in a store will not.... View More
I want to know if my tuition will go down , I have never worked in Ohio or filed taxes , even though I had a lease under my name. I use my personal savings in my home country to pay for college. Can I become a ohio state citizen for residence purpose ? I have a driver's licence from OHIO
answered on Aug 24, 2015
As a permanent resident, you now have an eligible visa type to be considered a resident. However, there are other criteria which must be met. You are likely considered an "independent student" right now. Read this: http://registrar.osu.edu/Residency/independent_students.asp
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He got deported in 2010 and I have asked him to sign divorce papers but he refuses. What can I do?
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Seek opinions from an experienced divorce attorney in your residence state. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
My U.S. citizen brother filed for green card in 2013. I want to take break from my phd as I am pregnant and have high risk pregnancy. I can have medical leave but I want longer break. What are my options? Can I apply for v visa?
answered on Aug 1, 2015
The V visa is only available to a spouse, child, or step child. Also, you are walking a fine line with the F1 and a pending I-130. You really ought to involve an immigration attorney.
To undergo female genital mutilation during pregnancy and I am now HIV positive. Am afraid of going back home because of the Trauma and stigmatization. Your advice Will do me a great help.
answered on Jul 16, 2015
You may want to apply for asylum here in the US or in Europe. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact your local Legal Aid Society for help. You should be able to find them on Google.
answered on Jul 12, 2015
You must be able to show that you have met in person in the last two years or that the customs of your religion or culture are the reason that you have not met in order to get the visa.
Got no curent criminal or immigration cases
How and how fast can it happend?
answered on Jun 30, 2015
Why do you want to get deported? Why not just leave. You can always leave. If you get deported, there will be a time period you cannot come back.
I am currently working in Qatar and she will return to Qatar after we are married and her sponsorship papers are completed (under my sponsorship). My questions are
1. What filings will I need to make in order for her to come to the US with me for Christmas stay (7 days) 2015?
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answered on Jun 23, 2015
You should hire an attorney to help you with this. One mistake could cost you years. It isn't worth trying to do it on your own. Also, we would need to know when you are planning to marry relative to your travel...i.e., are you going to get married before or after this Christmas trip? Also,... View More
I have friends in OH and would have a place to live and I'm educated to bachelor degree level, I work for an American company in the UK but they don't have any job opportunities currently where I would be located. I have looked into the green card lottery but my country is ineligible.... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2015
You can find more information about different types of visa (work visa and self petition) on our website. If you meet one of the listed statuses, complete the contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with the case. Good luck
If get divorce can I be deported?
answered on Jun 18, 2015
Are entirely undocumented? I ask merely because it should have been an issue getting a marriage license. The short answer to your question is yes, you could be subject to removal at any time even though you are married to a USC. There is paperwork that needs to be done to get you into a lawful... View More
I got married to a U.S. citizen in my home country of El Salvador. I didn't get my name changed at the time, but want to now. I came to the U.S. a few months after getting married on a student visa. Due to complications with the school I planned to attend, along with my first baby on the way,... View More
answered on May 18, 2015
Congratulations upon being approved for Permanent Resident status. Generally, when a woman becomes married and desires to embrace her husband's last name as her own, the law will recognize that new name without any necessity for filing a marriage certificate or taking other steps to... View More
I was charged of aggravated menacing but the judge dismissed the charges under the request of the prosecutor. Honestly, I never committed anything and I was a victim. Now, as filling the N-400 should I attach criminal record, bring authorized information from the court, wait till September 2015... View More
answered on May 13, 2015
What is the importance, as you understand it, of the September 2015 date? If your charge was dismissed at the prosecutor's request, you should include a certified copy of the judgment entry indicating this with your application and an explanation of what happened with the case.You should... View More
I’m a permanent resident. I am legally married; however I’ve been separated with complete sole custody of our daughter for over 5 years. My permanent residency was not linked to my marriage. And I want to be officially divorced and obtain citizenship.
answered on May 2, 2015
Seek answers to these questions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
I am international student in United State. I am in love with American girl, I came in united state in Texas state but we both met and she's from Ohio, So I took transfer in one of the Ohio’s University. What is the procedure to adjustment of status? Can you please tell me exact procedure... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2015
You should get an immigration lawyer to help you with this. There are a lot of steps that all need to occur in the proper order and any screw-ups can cause unbelievable delays. We can't teach you how to this in a Q&A forum. The race of your intended should have absolutely nothing to do... View More
i am on F-1 student visa in USA. i am in love with american girl, and she telling that i can apply for permanent status.but i don't know procedure, i searched through internet i got some detail like i-130,1-145 and adjust of status procedure. Problem i got is that i don't have enough... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2015
Get an immigration attorney to help you with this. There are lots of forms that need to be completed correctly and any mistakes can cost you time, money, and the eventual success of your application. Also do not rush to get married before you consult a lawyer. If you get married without the proper... View More
Travel necessitated by family emergency in home country (Germany). Guilty plea with hope to scale down misdemeanor 4 to a level 1 or 2. Concerned about type of sentencing (probation? jail?) and its affect on ability to re-enter the US after 6week stay abroad. If court furnishes documents and allows... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2015
Ok. First off, a fourth degree misdemeanor is a less serious offense than a first or second, so you don't want to change an M4 to an M1 or M2. That's moving in the wrong direction. Second, you need to be working with a lawyer here. Any criminal entanglement can be a problem with... View More
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