
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.

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
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
If we get married will it help and his children are also state side when could we apply for the I-212 and what’s the process, he would want to come back for a better opportunity with work, being there for his kids and when we get married and for me to be there for my children please help!! Thank... View More

answered on Apr 18, 2023
If your boyfriend was deported with an aggravated assault charge in 2000, it is important to note that this is considered a serious crime and may make it difficult for him to obtain a visa to re-enter the United States. However, if you were to get married, this could potentially help with 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 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 Feb 26, 2023
Yes, it is possible to correct your date of birth if you made a mistake on your U.S. immigration documents. You will need to submit a request to correct your records with the relevant U.S. government agency.
To do this, you will need to provide documentation to support the correction,... 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.
I don’t think H.R 6 2021 is a law yet but would it disqualify me? i only had a vape cartridge and got charged with unlawful possession of vapor products because im a juvenile. it might have been thc in the cartridge but they put vapor products so would this mean its a drug related offense or is... View More

answered on Mar 20, 2021
The erm "vapor products" shall have the same meaning as provided in the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Act.
Therefore this is the same as possession of tobacco products (ie cigarettes, cigars, etc...)
Failure to pay the fine associated with it results in suspension of DL.

answered on Mar 13, 2021
Ud. nos puede llamar a nuestro bufete de abogados de lunes a viernes para discutir los detalles de su caso. El número telefónico es 713-527-9606. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a : avega@adanvega.com.
El abogado principal es Adan G.Vega que es reconocido por la barra de... View More
Even if you are under the age of 18 and its your first offense and its a misdemeanor?

answered on Mar 12, 2021
More information is needed. Which court? The County Court cannot deport you, but DHS Officers may take action. A local police officer is usually not given any control.
The answer may be yes, but it depends upon the type of judge! Is this an immigration judge?
Note that a person... View More

answered on Jan 4, 2021
I'm assuming you are a US citizen and you are the one that would test positive for drug use. If those assumptions are correct, then you do not have to worry about being administered a drug test by USCIS. BUT if it is your parents that you are worried about testing positive for drug use then... View More
Trigger another deportation? Will the previous one still be an issue if it’s 20+ yo? He has no record other than that

answered on Jun 5, 2020
Did he enter the country legally the last time he returned?
As far as I know my boyfriend was brought over through his parents visa as a child, they overstayed their allotted length and he is now 19. We want to get married to get him his citizenship. They came by sea.

answered on Mar 3, 2020
If you are a US citizen and your boyfriend entered legally, despite that he is now out of status, then after you get married he has a case. Discuss with an attorney anywhere in the USA for representation.
I am a USA citizen, 32 years old. My income is good and I am capable financially to sponsor my family to come to the USA. I have 3 family members in Russia: my dad, 73 y.o., mom 53 y.o. and my little brother who is 14 y.o.
Am I amble to sponsor all of them for a family based immigration... View More

answered on Jan 27, 2020
Here's a potential plan to discuss with the immigration lawyer you will need to see about this:
(1) File a permanent residence case for one of your parents. (BTW, parents of a US citizen are your "immediate relatives," not first preference. There is no waiting line or... View More
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