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I just want extra clarification and reassurance of my interpretation. Since I'm technically "legally residing" in the US, i assumed that would be different from saying "legal citizen," and thereforte I'm a "legal resident." I often run into this question when looking at scholarship elligibilities.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
If you live in the US and have a valid, in status visa, you are a legal resident. You are not a "lawful permanent resident." That is a green card holder. You are not a citizen.
my husband stole my green card and my daughter's passport;but returned after expired my green card i want come back to USA but i'm in morocco can i apply the domestic violence or vawa I am outside of USA? Can the lawyers do it in the USA while I am in my home country???it's a... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2015
Yes, it is possible to apply while abroad. However, you must meet the eligibility requirements, which include, for those who are abroad at the time of filing, either being married to a government employee or having been abused in the US. You can read all about this process here:... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2015
No idea. You haven't given me any reason to believe you would be arrest other than the implication of this question. Are you wanted in Canada? In the United States?
Can I go without any change for time to apply for a citizen
answered on Mar 1, 2015
You have to maintain "continuous residence" for a period of time prior to filing an application. Absences of six months or more can interrupt. Provided you are not planning on being away for six months or more, and your previous trip was less than 6 months, this should not be a problem.... View More
My friend rented car. I met with accident driving that car without licence.
Police gave me ticket for Driving without licence and friend got ticket for wrongful entrustment.
We both plead guilty in court and paid court fine and charges.
As I was not authorized driver (No... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2015
A civil suit should not affect your admissibility; however, if you are sued and do not show up for court, the court will enter a default judgment against you and you will owe the 25K. Upon your return, the now very frustrated lawyers will claim you left the country to evade the judgment. The court... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2015
Why do you need to prove you were mugged for immigration purposes? Did you report this matter to the police? Was there any kind of investigation? A charge?
I met with accident driving without licence. Accident caused property damage. No personal injuries.
I appeared in court for bench trial. I have got next court date on 04/13/2015.
I am in USA on H1B Visa. Visa validity is till May 2016. But my current project is getting over on... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2015
If you fail to appear in court, a warrant will issue for your arrest. If you attempt to re-enter the US, there are several things that could happen. They could arrest you at the border and seek to extradite you. They could inform you that you need to take care of the case and take your passport... View More
If I file the I 130 by itself.which of the documents I need to submit with it.my.wife stay abroad.list them for me please.
answered on Feb 13, 2015
I strongly encourage you to have an attorney handle this. It is very easy to make mistakes in this process and very difficult to correct them once made. A lot more facts are necessary to tell you what you need to file, but it's more than you think. Make sure you save absolutely everything that... View More
Im currently under OPT. I got a degree in Art with concentration in graphics (computer graphics.) I know that the STEM extension does not include Art, however, it does include computer graphics. Since I have a concentration in graphics and my job would require computer graphics, do I have... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2015
Probably not. They are typically concerned only with what your actual degree says and sticklers for such details, but it may be worth talking to an immigration attorney about whether there is a way to squeeze you in.
I am filing the rest of papers, such as I-485 and one of the questions is current status.
Thank you!
answered on Feb 13, 2015
More facts are needed to answer your question. Where is you husband here or abroad? How did he last enter the U.S.? Does he have a current visa? I strongly encourage you to use an attorney to do these forms. Simple mistakes, which are easy to make, can cause huge problems. If your husband is here... View More
IAm in the whit a Indian man how can we get married
answered on Jan 15, 2015
If you are a US Citizen, an attorney can help you file the proper paperwork with USCIS to bring your fiance to the US and get him a green card. It is important to do all of this properly, otherwise, he could wind up waiting a long time to be allowed to come here so don't just fly over there... View More
I'm from Jamaica came to the us for school but I over stay my visa and it is expire, I was denied a state I'd because my i20 was expire how can I obtain a marriage license
answered on Dec 29, 2014
As you overstayed your visa, you have bigger problems than the state ID. You need to get an immigration lawyer ASAP. He or she will work to restore your status, then you can worry about the ID and marriage. If you cannot afford an attorney, the legal aid society in many communities helps with... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2014
More information is needed to answer your question. First and foremost, are you a US citizen?
The man I'm currently married to now was denied his green card because I was originally married and never divorced. Do I need to remarry him before we reapply? Or as long as I've divorced the 1st man, we can still use the marriage
answered on Dec 15, 2014
Whoa! too complicated for internet forums. You need to sit down with an immigration attorney ASAP and talk this through. If the USCIS people think you all lied to them, he could be deported.
I have a M.Ed. in Sport Management (the P.E. department was part of the College of Education at my university). Could that be a problem in getting a visa for a job that is not related to education? The classes I took were similar to the ones offered at other universities for a M.S. in sport... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2014
The title of the Master's Degree could matter, so too, could the actual content of the courses you took. You really shouldn't try to do your immigration paperwork yourself. That's a road to trouble. If your employer doesn't have a lawyer who handles their immigration issues, you... View More
He has been deported five times for simple speeding turn signal etc. Since the dismissed case . Can he fix this record ?
answered on Nov 25, 2014
I suspect something is missing here. People are rarely deported even once for traffic violations. If they bothered to deport him five times, I'm guessing there was a more serious crime or he is barred from entry due to having returned illegally following a prior deportation. You would need an... View More
The father of my children is locked up for dv and undocumented and he does have twoo children and is in high risk for deportation,
answered on Nov 25, 2014
There is always hope. He is certainly in trouble and needs the get a lawyer familiar with criminal and immigration law. Depending on his history, the exact nature of his status, the exact nature of the alleged conduct, and the eventual outcome of his criminal case, he may be able to avoid... View More
because the problem and fighting each other. am I under Obama action?
answered on Nov 22, 2014
Obama's executive action provides temporary relief to undocumented immigrants who have been in the US five years or more, were children when brought here by their parents, or are the parents of a US citizen or legal permanent resident. From the limited information you've provided, I doubt... View More
I am a non-citizen with a work permit. My fiance is a US citizen. I read that I would need someone to "sponsor" me to show that they can support my stay here. But since I already have a work permit, full-time job, apartment, and a car.. Would I still need one? I'm doing fine living on my own.
answered on Nov 14, 2014
There are two separate issues here. First, a US citizen sponsor can mean a family member who is trying to help you get citizenship. This helps move the process along. A US citizen spouse/fiance can get around a lot of the waiting lists for you by sponsoring your application for a green card.... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2014
What country are your children from? You can check your priority date at this website:
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved/checkdate.html
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