I would encourage you to speak with an experienced immigration attorney to go over the worst case scenarios based on your intentions. Many firms such as mine offer free consultations. Best wishes!

If you are a U.S. citizen you can file the FORM I-129F on behalf of your fiancée and her daughter. You can read the instructions to that form or visit with an experienced immigration attorney for guidance and assistance.

Yes. Desertion, which also may be referred to as abandonment, is a divorce ground in many states (including Ohio). When one spouse leaves for one year without the consent of the other, this is considered desertion. The length of time required for divorce may vary from state to state, but in Ohio it... View More

This seems problematic, but more information is needed and quite soon! How long ago have you fallen out of status? Have you engaged in unlawful employment? The change in plans, that is, the desire to immigrate can impact upon your right to reinstate F-1 student visa status. Yet, there may be... View More

Your girlfriend should speak with an immigration attorney about the specifics of her case. It matters whether one or both of her parents is a USC, which one, if only one, where she has been living, when she was born and entered the US, etc. She may be eligible to apply for citizenship, but it... View More

It's not automatic, but it could certainly lead to removal proceedings. He needs to get an attorney.

Just correct the answer when you attend the examination. The examiner should be helpful. The examiner will realize that you want to be truthful, but may have been confused.

The above is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.

Hello, under the Adam Walsh act, a United States citizen is precluded from sponsoring a foreign national for immigration benefits if that US citizen has a conviction involving sexual offenses against a minor. Accordingly, I doubt that a felonious domestic violence conviction against a previous... View More

It is difficult to determine what issues one would encounter during the immigration process without very particular details regarding the applicants entry, applications submitted, immigrations history, etc.

Regarding employment questions on Form I-485, check the USCIS Policy Manual at... View More

Your spouse must be physically present in the U.S. if she/he wishes to file the FORM I-485 with USCIS. Moreover, your spouse must be eligible to adjust status with USCIS prior to filing the FORM I-485.

All she can do while she is in the country is extend her status, and she has taken the necessary steps to do that. She can only apply for the visa out of the country. A visa only allows someone to present themselves at the country’s border to request entry. The I-94 is the controlling document... View More

You can request the name be corrected by filing an application to renew/replace your card. If the error was your mistake you will need to pay the filing fee. if it was the mistake of the service you will not need to pay. Include a cover letter explaining and supporting documents to indicate what... View More

You can request a replacement card. if the error in your name was your fault you will need to pay the fee. If it was an error of the USCIS you will not need to pay the fee.

Follow the instructions at USCIS.gov which have direct filing addresses. That determines the correct address. For example for extensions it may be a Dallas Texas P.O. Box

Derivatives don't file their own 944s. Only the 485 applicant needs to file it.

If you entered the United States legally and then you marry a US citizen, then you can adjust status to get your green card. I would not leave the US until you have obtained the green card. Good luck.

She will need to retain a lawyer to properly determine the best options for her. She may or not be a U.S. citizen and there are many factors to consider when determining which process she should take.

You should be consulting the immigration attorney that assisted you with the E-2 application. You can inquire with the attorney about your plans to expand your business venture. If you proceed without expert guidance you can actually jeopardize your E-2 status.

Your change of address within the U.S. will not impact your asylee status nor your eligibilty for resident status.

You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

1. You properly file Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status by Dec. 20, 2020;

2. You are a national of Liberia;

3. You have been continuously physically present in the United States during the period... View More