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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
I have German and American citizenship and his dad is American. How can I get an American birth certificate for him so he can get a social security card?
answered on Dec 22, 2019
Such births are best registered within 6 months of birth. Otherwise, it is unlikely that you can obtain a certificate of birth, abroad. You may seek derivative citizenship for your son at this point. Your son will need to file form N-600 with all of the required evidence. He may need to attend... View More
I-485, part 6
answered on Dec 3, 2019
Yes. All children are relevant because of the income sponsorship requirements. It's really worth the investment to have a licensed and experienced immigration attorney do this for you. I highly recommend paying for help, because even small mistakes on these forms can cause big, expensive... View More
My I-140 is got approved. I am an international Ph.D. student and defended my doctoral dissertation on October 09, 2019. I have got I-485 EAD based on a pending application.
I did not understand the fact that using I-485 EAD may cause termination of my F1 status. My F1 visa was valid till... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2019
It probably won’t. If your I-485 is approved, it won’t matter. If it is denied, and you unable to successfully appeal the decision, you will need to leave to country.
Even tho I am a us citizen his wife and we have a child together we have filled out the i-130 on 10/29/18 we have not heard anything back. Fyi the attorney was the one who told us to fill it out and submit. My question is was the attorney doing good in saying my husband wanted asylum when the atty... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
I would need more information in order to give you a proper answer. I can tell you that if the I 130 was filed while your husband was in immigration proceedings, it will take a very long time (as much as a year or more) to receive an answer. This is because the matter is sent to a specific unit... View More
Pros and Cons of DACA? How has been affected by DACA? What laws regulate DACA? What is the current status of DACA? Why was DACA put in place by president Obama? Why has our current president Trump revoked DACA?
answered on Apr 3, 2019
A pro for DACA is that it is good for the economy. A con for DACA is that it encourages illegal immigration. In 2014, the Administrative Procedures Act was used to try to show DACA as being unconstitutional. Last year, DACA was ruled as unconstitutional, but DACA has remained in place while legal... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2019
If your green card was obtained as a result of being married to the same US Citizen, then you would likely be eligible. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to determine your options.
My step-father verbal abuse us for many years, and we have some of them recorded. We are residents in Tulsa for over 10 years.
answered on Jan 20, 2019
I'm not sure of your questions, but as long as you are permanent residents, you don't need to worry about an immigration issue. You may want to consider applying for naturalization.
My son was born in the Philippines but has acquired his US citizenship through my being a US citizen.
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Historically being a natural-born citizen meant being born in the US; however, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas ran for president in 2016, and he was born in Canada. His mother was a native-born US citizen and didn’t naturalize.
My husband was sentenced to 4 years at 85% for drug trafficking. He is a U.S resident he was never informed of any possibility of deportation during or after his plea. He has left the county and will be transferred to prison. When will he be informed of deportation if that applies to him?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
ICE will place an "immigration hold" on him. When he is freed from criminal custody, he will be placed in immigration custody and will have a deportation hearing before an Immigration Judge.
and claim he is trying to re-enter under fraud. This is NOT true. I have forgiven him of this transgression. Can an affair count as fraud for re-entry? Also - can she be held accountable for harassing an immigrant?
answered on May 31, 2018
Having an affair is generally not a grounds for fraud. However, It could make the USCIS suspicious as to the bona fides of your marriage.
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I am a US citizen applying for I-130 Spousal Visa for my wife. Our Petition is Approved, but I read on the Embassy checklist that they require an original birth certificate on hand for the interview. My wife is an Indian National, born in Saudi Arabia, who lives currently in Qatar.... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Your wife was born in Saudi Arabia, not India. She must present the Saudi birth certificate.
Husband is in OKC for drug trafficking he was sentenced to 4 years and wasn’t told about deportation once time is served. Will he be deported or would he have been told during his sentencing?
answered on Apr 4, 2018
It is very likely. A drug trafficking offense is one that will get you deported, however, and assuming he pleaded guilty rather than taking it to trial, the United States Supreme Court stated in Padilla v. Kentucky that a plea is not a knowing and voluntary one if he was not advised of the... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
You should consult an experienced Immigration Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem .
Couple married 2012. Separated and moved to separate housing Jan 2013. Wife obtained permanent resident card although sponsor didn't attend meeting or wanted to proceed with sponsorship. But, legally the couple is still married. In this situation, did she obtain the permanent resident card... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
She needs to show that they married in good faith and not with the intention to circumvent immigration law.
He was doing masters degree. 15 years living in USA. Rare cancer.
answered on Jan 22, 2018
I hope he is doing well by the time you read this. I'm really sorry no one answered your question earlier. It so old now, you have probably found an answer elsewhere. If you still have questions about this ask your question again, and give as many detailed facts as you can. Take care, and... View More
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