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he is due for his citizenship application and we recentlyn just got married
answered on Jul 27, 2016
That is fine, however if you already have legal immigration status it would be better to apply for your green card after your husband becomes a U.S. citizen as the processing time for that is only 6 to 8 months. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).... View More 
My mother live with my brother he us citizen and she green card holder and she my petioner
answered on Jul 8, 2016
Affidavits from friends, family and neighbors, photographs and/or home movies.
I came from Thailand to USA with K-1 Visa. And I just got married with him ( He is U.S. citizen) on 1th of June. But he always did emotion abuse to me. Now he took my Social security number , He never give me money to buy stuff by myself and lock door and turn alarm on when he goes to work. And he... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2016
It doesn't sound like you are a scammer. It sounds like he is abusive. You need to speak privately with an immigration attorney about the protections you may have under the Violence Against Women Act. This law permits foreign women who are abused by their American husbands to remain in the US... View More
my question is i am here in the U.S.A studying as a international student on f-1 and i was planning to move to canada for my further education will it be possible to do that from here? or if i get a job offer letter from a company in canada will it be possible to do that procedure from here? and if... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2016
The attorneys answering questions here are from the United States, you need to talk to someone familiar with Canadian immigration.
When I came back to US after vacation in 2015 at POE my pasport stamped as Admit until 2017, but I94 expiry date is Oct 2015.I missed to verify it in I94 and currently I am in US. Please advise what should I do next?
answered on Jun 7, 2016
What kind of visa do you have? I suggest you immediately contact an immigration attorney in private via email or phone. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations.
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My partner is in Cuba, but Cuba doesn't allow gay marriages.
answered on Jun 6, 2016
If you want to marry a foreign citizen, your best bet is to apply for a finance visa, bring the person to the US and get married here. https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/fiancee-visas
It is the school district's policy to start a student's high school "graduation clock" based on when they started high school anywhere in the world. When students from refugee camps bring in transcripts showing they have completed any coursework, those credits are honored but... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2016
It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee... View More
i m an F-1 visa holder going to change status to a resident
answered on Apr 12, 2016
She really ought to file taxes every year whether she has to or not. It's best to have the records.
Hello.. I have applied for Amendment I-129, its not yet approved since June 2015. My visa is expiring MArch 2016. Can I apply for my Visa extension in Premium? Wont I get the RFE asking about my Amendment Pending status?
answered on Feb 17, 2016
That is very unusual for a H1B amendment to be pending for so many months, talk to an immigration attorney to get an idea of what might be wrong. And yes you are correct if you apply for an extension you will get an RFE. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of... View More
the private schools accept him but we are unsure of guardianship. I'm over 21 years old. I have a job on campus and my family can provide more than enough the financial responsibility requirement. Can a F-1 student be guardian for another F-1 student? I heard that only U.S. citizens could... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
If you are under 21, i highly doubt you could be your brother's guardian. I suggest you consult with an immigration attorney regarding this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
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We are trying to plan everything early. Is this even a possible plan for us to get married/honeymoon there, then bring her back to USA as wife with me? I know I will need a tourist visa to visit for the wedding, but what will be all required to get her back here and have permanent residence?
answered on Feb 3, 2016
You can not just bring her back here after you get married. Assuming you are a US citizen she will have to wait at least 6 months before she can come to the US. I suggest talking to an immigration attorney in private to figure out what is best option for you in this situation. Many immigration... View More
Ohio to Vancouver Canada
answered on Jan 25, 2016
You should contact an immigration attorney based in Canada. It is another country. Their rules are different than ours. As far as I know, this website includes only attorneys from the US.
Well, I am 20 years old and I am studying biomedical engineering, I am an international student on a F-1 visa since August 2011, I been in Ohio for around 4 years and a half, I got married to my best friend four months ago and i am willing to stay with her and live with her in the states,... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2016
You really should have gone to see an immigration attorney first. You may now be required to leave the country during the application process, which can take a long time. I suggest you go sit down with an immigration attorney now.
He put his paper work with immigration he is not legal. What can i do for him to not het deported?
answered on Jan 19, 2016
The best thing you could do in this situation would be to get a lawyer to help him out. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
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This is my sister's query. Her previous organization had filed for H1B in 2007 and she had travelled to US on that H1 and stayed in US for 2 years. Post that she returned back to India and later on travelled to US twice as Dependent (H4 once and L1 dependent). While she was in US as L1... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2015
You mentioned her H1 visa has expired, how can one apply for an extension on an expired visa? She applied in 2007 and she will cap exempt for only 6 years, she can get a new H1 but she will have to go through the lottery process again. If she does not want to go through the lottery process she will... View More
My F1 OPT expire on December 31, 2015. I'm planning to submit my change of status application to J1 or H1B by the February 2016, with my joining date July or August 2016. Do you think this is fine to keep my status valid or there are some problems in joining date. I mean the gap between... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2015
Okay few things you have to understand in this situation, as soon as your OPT expires you will be out of status. A change of status means you are changing from one status to another but in this situation after december you will be having no status to change from. You have waited too far to submit... View More
Could he be deported if he paid all the fines,and did jail time.
answered on Nov 14, 2015
What does PI stand for here? Anytime there is jail time involved, it is possible an alien could be removable. What type of visa does he have?
I came to the USA in 2003 under my father's deliberate asylum and I had a green card thru that but after I went to prison I had to file asylum on my own which was also granted.
answered on Nov 5, 2015
It is hard to say without knowing the nature of the offense, you should contact an immigration attorney in private to help you with this process. All the best.
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I was working as Garment Merchandiser in my home country and have 5+ yrs of exp. and want to continue to work. But I don't see my profile in H1B category list, so not sure which visa type applies for me
answered on Oct 26, 2015
You will just need a work permit to work in the USA, since you are on H4 right now if your spouse has a approved i140 you can apply for an EAD to start working in the US. If that is not an option contact an immigration attorney in private as there are about 7 different types of employment visa in... View More
Hi there!
I am currently working in The Netherlands as a web-developer. But on the 27th of December I am moving to the United Status(Ohio) on a K1 visa. My current boss offered to keep me as an employee till I can find a steady job in the US.
I am planning on getting married on... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2015
You do not have to pay taxes for the US if you do not work for US based company but since you are going to be working for a long time you should consider talking to an employment attorney or a tax attorney. All the best.
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