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So I recently got married, and on the marriage certificate it has my wife's maiden name, she wants to change it to my last name, (with her maiden name becoming her middle name) how to go about this?
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
To change your wife's last name after marriage in Pennsylvania, you can follow these general steps:
1. Start with the Social Security Administration:
- Complete Form SS-5 (Application for a Social Security Card)
- Provide proof of identity and the marriage certificate... View More 
I am in USA finishing my studies and want to have my wife come and stay here with me. She is of poor means and I am a student. I am living in my parents home and they are willing to be sponsors for my wife. The idea is for her to come ASAP and that is why we were thinking that a multiple tourist... View More
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
Here are some options and considerations for bringing your Indonesian wife to the USA to stay with you for 6-8 months:
Tourist (B-2) Visa:
- Allows visits for tourism, pleasure, or visiting family for up to 6 months.
- She would need to demonstrate strong ties to Indonesia... View More
I am in USA finishing my studies and want to have my wife come and stay here with me. She is of poor means and I am a student. I am living in my parents home and they are willing to be sponsors for my wife. The idea is for her to come ASAP and that is why we were thinking that a multiple tourist... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Firstly, I'm providing the advice below with the presumption that you yourself are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. If not, there are many more things to address.
I often receive this question from clients that want to be reunited with their spouse as quickly as... View More
I am in USA finishing my studies and want to have my wife come and stay here with me. She is of poor means and I am a student. I am living in my parents home and they are willing to be sponsors for my wife. The idea is for her to come ASAP and that is why we were thinking that a multiple tourist... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
If you are a US Citizen, you can sponsor her for a fiancé visa. That process ranges from 18-24 months to complete. If she’s inside the US with a tourist visa and you then decide to get married, you can sponsor her for a green card and she can process in the US. Some of us ,including myself,... View More
LPR is eligible for rescission – misrepresentation of facts material to both marriage and eligibility for spousal LPR.
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Here are the key points regarding withdrawing an approved I-130 petition and rescinding the beneficiary's LPR status due to misrepresentation:
- An I-130 petition can be withdrawn by the petitioner even after it has been approved by USCIS. This is done by notifying USCIS in writing of... View More
I was recently fired from my job after working for 1 year and 6 months. I am on Steem opt with a valid EAD card. I would like to know if I can apply for unemployment in PA.
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answered on May 29, 2024
As an international student on STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), your eligibility for unemployment benefits can be complex. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Unemployment benefits are typically available to workers who lose... View More
Hallo!
We are juuuuuust trying to spend time together. We are older (55 and 61); the sands of time...
I get you will do your due diligence and request we be sure we're good for one another and appreciate that; spend more time, together, etc. We are both professionals and... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
In the scenario you described, there are a few potential issues and complications to consider:
1. If you apply for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa and get married in Thailand before the visa is issued, it could lead to the denial of the K-1 visa. The K-1 visa is intended for couples who plan to marry... View More
My Thai Fiancee and I have known one another for a year and a half. Tang is 55, I am 61; we both work FT and are both degreed. She is an accountant and I am a software developer. I get 3 weeks of vacation. I have a 14yo son who has spring vacation and summer off. Our vacation time has to happen... View More
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answered on May 11, 2024
Online marriage, also known as a proxy marriage or a virtual wedding, is a legal process where couples get married without being physically present in the same location. While this option might seem like a way to expedite your marriage and start the spousal visa process earlier, it's important... View More
My Thai Fiancee and I have known one another for a year and a half. Tang is 55, I am 61; we both work FT and are both degreed. She is an accountant and I am a software developer. I get 3 weeks of vacation. I have a 14yo son who has spring vacation and summer off. Our vacation time has to happen... View More
answered on May 12, 2024
A US Citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a fiancé visa provided the couple have physically met in person within 2 years from the date of filing. The fiancé visa processing speed usually takes about 20 months before the immigrant can enter the USA.
He is living in Cape Town, Africa. He is a Nigerian. He cannot get a job do to his etnicity. He needs to come here to USA to marry me and live here together. I do not know the procedure and what type of VISA he needs. Also what costs are involved? Trying to get him here because he has no money and... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
I understand you're eager to bring your fiancé to the U.S. so you can get married and live together. However, the immigration process takes time and has specific requirements that must be followed. Here's some general information that may help:
The most common visa for a foreign... View More
He is living in Cape Town, Africa. He is a Nigerian. He cannot get a job do to his etnicity. He needs to come here to USA to marry me and live here together. I do not know the procedure and what type of VISA he needs. Also what costs are involved? Trying to get him here because he has no money and... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
If your boyfriend does not have a job, it’s extremely unlikely that he can qualify for a visitor B visa. However, you can sponsor him for a fiancée K visa, but that takes a couple years, and once he travels to the United States, he must get married to you within 90 days.
his parents were being threatened by gangs members and my brother was a target, we didn’t know that he could qualify for asylum at that time and he overstay his visa, in 2019 we were about to hire an attorney but our mom was visiting from our country and was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there might be a few potential options for your brother to explore besides getting married, depending on his specific circumstances. Here are a few possibilities:
1. Asylum: If your brother was threatened by gang members in his home country and... View More
move back to PA but my parents want to stay in Portugal. I was hoping someone could help me figure out how to get emancipated so I could live on my own without my parents.
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
Hi Juliette, I understand that you're facing a challenging situation and are looking for ways to live independently in Pennsylvania (PA). Emancipation laws vary by state, but generally, they allow a minor to become responsible for their own welfare and make decisions independently of their... View More
Can she appoint my friend guardianship of me while living in Portugal?
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a US citizen living in Portugal on a D8 visa, your legal status and guardianship arrangements are subject to both US and Portuguese laws. In general, guardianship is appointed by a court when an individual is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, usually due to age (being a... View More
he has also passed away. I have his death certificate and also his naturalization certificate, his name is also on my birth certificate
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
You may be eligible for U.S. citizenship through your father, considering he was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth and you have the necessary documents, such as his naturalization certificate and your birth certificate with his name on it. The laws governing citizenship through parentage... View More
I just got my employment based AP renewed. I also have spousal green card application pending that was started last year without I131. Can I still travel on the employment based AP while my spouse based application is still being processed?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, you can travel on your employment-based Advance Parole (AP) while your spouse's green card application is pending. The AP allows you to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad while your adjustment of status application is pending. It is separate from your spouse's... View More
My husband and I are asylum seekers. We have already filed Form I 589. Can we have your help (consultation and representation in court of our case)?
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
It's essential to seek assistance from qualified immigration attorneys or accredited representatives who specialize in asylum cases. They can provide consultation, representation, and support throughout the asylum process, including preparing for court hearings and presenting your case... View More
I just moved here, haven’t even received my green card. My dad which is my petitioner just handed me an eviction letter. I’m 19 to be 20 in few months. Nowhere to go, don’t know no one here, eviction letter says that I have 30 days to vacate.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
If your father, who petitioned for you to come to the United States, has given you an eviction letter, it's important to understand your rights and options. As a green card holder, or even if your green card has not yet arrived, you have certain protections under U.S. law. However, housing... View More
For my NIW application, part of my evidence was a paper I was working on that was submitted for publishing in an academic journal. However, the paper did not get accepted. If my I140 petition is approved, will this be a problem for adjustment of status?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If your proposed endeavor for the National Interest Waiver (NIW) ultimately fails, it should not directly impact your pending I-485 adjustment of status application, assuming your I-140 petition has been approved. The I-485 application primarily focuses on your eligibility for lawful permanent... View More
Also, can I file it now? If yes, can I do it by myself on turbotax or sprintax?
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
No, not filing taxes for the 2021-2022 tax years should not directly affect your H-1B visa application with USCIS. There is no requirement that your taxes be filed as a condition of applying for or obtaining an H-1B.
However, you should still file any tax returns for prior years where you... View More
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