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answered on Sep 19, 2016
Yes, there is a big difference. L1A visa is nonimmigrant (temporary). EB1C is immigrant (to be a permanent resident).
answered on Sep 7, 2016
If you have a birth certificate and drivers license yes (but note--many drivers licenses do not track the exact spelling of the birth certificate). Check the rules for whichever county you want to get married in. Most say you need official identification if you don't have a Social Security... View More 
I am on TPS status, and I wanna be able to travel outside the US without having travel documents, but without going back to my original country. so would it be possible to apply for F1 fisa while I'm in the US now.
answered on Aug 29, 2016
You will need a visa stamp on your passport if you would like to travel internationally. The stamping can be done in any US embassy outside the U.S. Talk to an immigration attorney in private to get started with this procedure.
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I am dating a Canadian. He will be out of high school and has plans to move to America. He will be attending college here as will I. He understands that we both want to live in America and that I do not want to move to Canada. It was around our last year of college or after college that he says he... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
That's great you are looking ahead, but with a K visa, you have to get married within 90 days of entry. So I don't think that is going to be helpful if you're still in high school. If your boyfriend applies to college in the USA, he can come and go on an F-1 visa (student visa)... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
You can marry whoever you want regardless of their immigration status. But in terms of getting that person a green card, that really depends on how they entered the United States (with or without a visa) and whether or not you are a US citizen. Consider sitting down for a consultation with an... View More
I am an American dating a Canadian. He wants to move to America after he finishes high school to go to college in two years. Then in four years or so, he had plans to propose and us get married. Could you please explain what he would have to go through to get citizenship rights? Everything from... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
If he isn't finished HS the liklihood of his staying constant is slim and none. Also he'll pay more for college here. He would only get a green card some time after you are married and your marriage is determined not to be a sham. The fact he is talking this way--and not about you... View More
We were told she can come back, she got deported and it's been more than 10 years, something about a forgiveness. Do I need to fill a visa alien card? Residency? I'm really not sure where to even start, I have not a lot of money and don't know where to start......anything of an answer would be great
answered on Aug 15, 2016
From what it sounds, if your boyfriend is a US citizen and is eligible to file for his mother, she would probably need an I-212 waiver and then have to process through the consulate abroad. These cases are very difficult without a lawyer. But I would consider at least going for a consultation... View More
My status is undocumented and has been so for the past 11 years. Is there a fine I will have to pay? How about immigration processing fees?
answered on Aug 11, 2016
What is your fiance's immigration status? if your fiance has a valid immigration status he/she might be able to help you obtain legal status in the U.S. When you say you are undocumented do you mean you entered without documents or you entered legally and overstayed? If you entered legally you... View More
I am going to become Canadian Permanent Resident and want to gain B1/B2 before I give up my H1B to take a full-time employment in Canada. I have my house, friends and relatives in US and would like to make sure that I am able to move my stuff easily to Canada (multiple visits for a couple of days... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
With an H1 it's worth your/your employers paying for a consultation with a member of AILA who is certified in immigration law.The laws on such things (as recent stories about Melania Trump show) are highly technical. It's not something to be done by someone who says they are an... View More
My grandparents visit United States last month via B2. My grandfather suddenly passed away 3days ago. My whole family would like to extend her either stay longer or as resident here?
answered on Jul 13, 2016
She can apply for an extension on her B2, but whether or not she can apply for her residency depends on what your mother's immigration status. You won't be able to help fix your grandmother's immigration status unfortunately. I suggest a private consultation with an immigration... View More
My sister in law was going to be my sponsor last year because my husband (u.s. citizen) didn't meet the poverty guidelines. I had the medical examination (form I-693) done in May of last year and my husband paid a good amount of money for it. We ended up waiting until this year to submit my... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2016
Hello, the answer to this totally depends on the doctor. An immigration lawyer can do little to nothing in this situation. Call or go to the doctor's office and find out if they would be willing to refill the details on the new form. Before that call USCIS customer service to find out if... View More
Hello, I have couple questions hoping you can answer me! 1. I am currently under OPT F-1 Visa. My I-20 states my OPT end date is 7/13 but my EAD card states that the expiration date is 7/20, so when I should stop working? 2. I am holding a B2 travel visa and it is still valid, and I understand the... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2016
1. You will be able to work as long as your work permit is valid.
2. You are now on F-1 visa your B2 visa is not valid now. If you entered the country with a F1 or applied for a change of status to F1 your B2 becomes invalid. If you would like to stay here you should apply for another... View More
He left almost 7 months ago still not back. What will be the consequences if he goes back to States? he married me I didn didn'tt know that his papers were expired and in brink of deportation process.He still needs his permanent greencard.
If he does able to come back by immigration... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2016
What to do you mean when you say Temporary visa? To advise on your next steps we need to know what did your husband do to be "in the brink of deportation process"? Did he overstay his visa? Did he get a criminal conviction? I suggest you contact an immigration attorney to help you with... View More
I've been in the u.s. Since 2004 still in high school. I started pre school in the u.s. So I've been here since I was 4
answered on Jun 1, 2016
Depends on a lot of other factors, highly recommend talking to an immigration attorney in private regarding this matter. Also Act fast as we do not know how long DACA would be available now that the election date is fast approaching. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations,... View More
My girlfriend came to join me in the US with Student visa last year August 2015, and we have been living together since then. We recently got married last month Jan 2016. We just started the green card process as a US citizen spouse. Can i claim her on my 2015 tax return ? I have been supporting... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
If you are married you should file joint taxes. If you are filing joint taxes, you can not claim your spouse as your dependant. The fact that she is a non-resident does not have any impact on it as IRS and immigration do not communicate with each other as often as you would think. Best to get a... View More
USCIS is asking us to provide financial support documents to sponsor her tuition and living expenses for the course duration. We applied for Bank loan in India and it got approved. Is it enough to provide bank loan sanction letter and property documents supporting the bank loan?
answered on Feb 2, 2016
Yes, when you are applying for a F1 visa you need show proof for the tuition and living expenses. The school will provide an estimate of how much it will be and you need to proof that you have enough funds to meet the estimates. An approved bank loan letter will help if it meets the estimate. The... View More
I moved to the USA 12 years ago (when I was 12), and when my father became a citizen ( I was 15 at the time) he applied to adjust my status and I became a resident. I received my green card 5 days before my 18th birthday. I have been trying to understand, but I have read that I already became a... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
If you are still maintaining your green card you will be able to apply for naturalization. Having a US citizen father does not immediately make you a US citizen unless you were born in the US. Talk to an immigration attorney to help you get started with the naturalization process. Many immigration... View More
As an international graduate student on F1, I regularly submit material to professional conferences for presentation.
Some conferences and professional associations award travel grants to deserving graduate students in order to enable them to present and then ask them to complete a W-9 or... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
You can accept them from an immigration perspective. For tax purposes, contact a Tax Attorney.
I'm from Mexico, I came as a tourist and overstayed. My permit's been expired for only two months. My boyfriend is an American citizen and we found out I'm pregnant. Is getting married our best option? That's what we really want but don't know if pregnancy will complicate... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2015
You may be able to get your permanent residency, but there are a lot of other things you need to know before you can make a decision. Just because you marry a US citizen does not mean you will a green card, there are a lot of other proofs, verifications, sponsorships, petitions, waivers that go... View More
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