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I live in Oklahoma, and my son's father recently married another woman, seemingly committing immigration fraud. We have been living together for several years, sharing a home and finances, and Oklahoma recognizes common-law marriage. I have evidence of our cohabitation, like shared bank... View More 
answered on Mar 17, 2025
Oklahoma is & is not a common law state -- There are still requirements to be met for the 'non-ceremonial' marriage (which is the closest thing to common-law) - Based on the limited facts you stated, it would be hard to meet the burden of proof to actually depict such. Having a child... View More
My wife and son had a 1 year green card. My wife's grandmother was sick overseas so we paid the application fee to change status and left the USA. USCIS sent back our application because they said we overpaid the application fee. My wife and son's visa and 1 year green card expired. Now... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
You can explore a few options to get your wife and son back into the US to complete their green card application. One approach is to apply for a returning resident visa (SB-1), which is designed for lawful permanent residents who have been outside the US due to circumstances beyond their control.... View More
I am currently in the USA on a B1 visa. I’ve received a letter from USCIS stating that my family immigration interview is scheduled in my home country within the next 3 months. However, I plan to remain in the USA during this period. Is there a way I can request USCIS to conduct my interview here... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Here's a concise response to this immigration law question:
Generally, if you applied for an immigrant visa through consular processing, you must attend the interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country. USCIS typically does not conduct green card interviews for... View More
I completed my Bachelor 's and Master's in computer science. I am currently self employed and working on a mobile app that collects real time data for tornadoes, earthquakes etc and notifies users if they are in an emergency area as well as helping them find the nearest shelter and guide... View More
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answered on May 31, 2024
Your work has the potential to qualify for an EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) based on its significant impact on public safety. The development of an app that provides real-time data on tornadoes, earthquakes, and guides users to safety addresses a critical need.
Your educational... View More
She went ti trial for Appellate Case: 22-6194
• conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. 8§ 841(b)(1)(A), 846) and
• interstate travel in aid of a drug-trafficking enterprise
(18 U.S.C. § 1952(a) (3)).
She is currently in... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If your sister won her criminal case appeal, it generally means that the original conviction has been overturned. However, the presence of an immigration detainer suggests that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may still consider her removable based on other factors. Winning a criminal... View More
She is a permanent resident.
She went to trial for Appellate Case: 22-6194
• conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. 8§ 841(b)(1)(A), 846) and
• interstate travel in aid of a drug-trafficking enterprise
(18 U.S.C. §... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If your sister won her appeal and was found not guilty of the criminal charges, this is a significant development in her case. However, an immigration detainer suggests that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has interest in her case due to her immigration status. It's important to... View More
They are taking advantage of the benefits, not paying taxes. I don’t want to be responsible for this and actually want to report them but don’t want it to turn against me.
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
Withdrawing an I-134 Affidavit of Support for someone who has already entered the U.S. through the U4U program can be complex. It's important to understand that once submitted, the I-134 is generally considered a binding commitment until the sponsored individual becomes a U.S. citizen, can be... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
If the USCIS officer does not explicitly state that your spouse's Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) has been approved at the end of the interview, it's important not to jump to conclusions. There are several reasons why an immediate decision might not be given.... View More
Currently 1 child lives with us, he is 16. The other children's ages are 24, 24, and 23.
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
To obtain Social Security numbers for your wife's children who were born in Canada, there are specific steps you need to follow, particularly because they are not born in the United States. First, it's essential to establish their eligibility for Social Security numbers, which generally... View More
Had another child 3 yrs later born in US, got married to US citizen 4 years ago, does she face deportation under current Immigration law?
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
If you've been living in the U.S. for over 10 years without legal status, you may have what's called "unlawful presence," which could make you subject to deportation. However, your situation could be different because of your U.S. citizen children and marriage to a U.S. citizen.... View More
working for accounting dept in uni of X in Kansas and have a offer in Research dept at Univ of Z in Miami. Can I work both of them at once. I'm 100% sure that there is no conflict of interest in these 2 in case of any intellectual data. But can I work for both of these employers?
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answered on Nov 22, 2024
This practice, known as "overemployment" or holding multiple full-time jobs simultaneously without disclosure, raises significant legal and ethical concerns - particularly for someone on OPT status. While there's no technical conflict between the roles, working two full-time jobs... View More
I-485
answered on Aug 9, 2023
You do not indicate under what basis you are filing for adjustment of status but if you are required to be maintaining lawful status in order to be eligible for adjustment you should not wait until the last minute to file the adjustment, particularly as there can be mailing delays or other issues.... View More
My country Has different date they Have Hijri shamsi Muslims date but United States of America has Different. when i changed my date of birth into American date i made mistake in years. I don’t have my country ID but i do have the picture of my ID is it Possible to correct my date of birth.... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2023
it is possible to correct a mistake in your date of birth. However, the process may vary depending on the circumstances and the agency involved. In your case, since you made a mistake in converting your date of birth from the Hijri Shamsi (Islamic) calendar to the Gregorian calendar used in the... View More
My country Has different date they Have Hijri shamsi Muslims date but United States of America has Different. when i changed my date of birth into American date i made mistake in years. I don’t have my country ID but i do have the picture of my ID is it Possible to correct my date of birth.... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
This will most likely be a challenging thing to correct. Your best bet is to contact your country's consulate and have them assist you in correcting this, because you will need some official documentation to prove the facts of your case.
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Depends on the country of your birth. You should look at the Visa Bulletin under the category F4 to see the wait times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2023/visa-bulletin-for-january-2023.html
i was 15 when i got the charge and i am now 18. the requirement says, “They must comply with all federal and state laws, pass a criminal background check” would i fail the criminal background check or does that only apply to felonies?
answered on Feb 17, 2022
If you have a personal criminal record it will show during any state or federal criminal background check. Look into a possibility of expunging it under the state law if legally applicable with a local licensed attorney.
If my OPT gets rejected can I stay in USA based on pending i485? For how long
answered on Oct 20, 2021
You need to consult directly with an experienced immigration attorney even remotely as any incorrect action on your part may affect your immigration benefits or adjustment of status. Do not delay as acting blindly would be rather foolhardy.
I received my greencard today in the mail, me and my wife got married 5/2/2018, I had my 1-130 petition filed June 2018, and my visa was approved in March 2021,I got admitted into the state on 3/20/2021 , so today I received my greencard in the mail and it say CR1 and it’s a 2years GC, my... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2021
The USCIS made a mistake. You may want to call the 800 number to request an ADIT appointment at your local USCIS Field Office, but that can take a while. You may instead prefer to file form I-90 to ask for the correction, and send a copy of the card. However, it is unclear whether the lockbox... View More
& will it affect me wanting to sponsor my mom when i become a citizen?
answered on May 7, 2021
At this time Unemployment benefits are not considered public charge as they are considered to be earned benefits through the person’s employment so your sponsor will not have to repay those to the government. Hopefully this rule will not change before you apply to sponsor your mom. Best wishes!
He fled under life threat with his 4 adult children (all over 21) and 1 married adult child with 2 children. All 9 persons are living in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. My desire is to bring them all to work in the US. but thinking maybe get the Dad in and then use him to help bring the rest over. 2... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2021
You could try. Immigration through employment is difficult. Your best bet would be to consult with an immigration attorney who has experience with employment based immigration to see what options are available.
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