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I’m currently in the U.S on F2 status and have applied for COS to F1 since I will be attending grad school this September. I’m wondering if it would be possible to attend classes full-time staying in U.S while my COS from F2 to F1 is still pending if school decides to go online/hybrid mode due... View More 
answered on Jun 16, 2020
It is possible to study part time while in the US on an F2 visa; however, you want to avoid starting your master’s program until after your F1 status has been approved.
Will I be able to be sponsored by them without a problem? I have been working in the US for the time being and paying taxes even after the EAD expired and I have 3 other U.S citizen children under the age of 21.
answered on Jun 2, 2020
Hey, your child should be able to sponsor you with no problem assuming you are not inadmissible for any other reason. Even though you have stayed in the U.S illegally, there is forgiveness for immediate relatives of a US Citizen ( Spouse, Child Under 21, Parent).
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if she looses her job, can my status benefit her in anyway?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
You're in withholding status, which is no legal status and offers no protection. While you can marry, she wouldn't have any legal status or authorization to stay in the US.
I have text messages of him getting upset that i was texting my ex. I wanted my shirt back of that she had and he was saying to stop texting her if not he can go about it another way. I texted him saying I'm not here to take her back or anything i just wanted to ask her a question about... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
If you have an unsure immigration status, it's always risky to contact the police. I'm not an immigration attorney, and do not know about the nuances of your DACA status. You should speak to an immigration attorney about that.
In general, however, it sounds like this is not... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Fill out that non-filer form and see what happens. It would not matter if your wife is F2.
answered on Apr 13, 2020
NO! You must be a tax resident, not necessarily a lawful permanent resident, who has filed taxes in at least 2017 and 2018, where you were obligated to pay taxes. You may try to file late tax returns at this time. Its unclear whether or when the system will 'eventually' accept or... View More
I was wondering if this was possible while also working in the field of the degree one was pursuing.
answered on Apr 3, 2020
I'm unsure what you mean by extended visa. What is your current status? If it's an F1, you can pursue a work visa, such as an EB visa or a nonimmigrant visa, such as a H1B, O1, L1, etc. If all you have is a bachelor, you probably don't qualify for an O1. The H1B lottery is already... View More
Hi,
I recently changed my job and my H-1B has been filed by new employer and it is not approved yet. My spouse H4 (form I-539 approved and valid until May 2022 from my previous employer) was not filed by new employer.
Couple of days back my H-1B (form I-129) has been revoked by my... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
If the FORM I-129H by your spouse’s employer was filed with USCIS before the withdrawal of the H-1B by the prior employer then the H-4 status, in general, remains valid.
However, you should request guidance from your spouse’s employer who is assisting with the filing of the FORM... View More
I`m an Egyptian pharmacist, came to Pittsburgh on an F2 visa because my husband is a Ph.D. student. I took the foreign pharmacy graduate exam and got the FPGEC certificate, but to complete the steps to get my license as a pharmacist here in the USA I need a social security number. How can I do... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
You will need to apply for a status such as the H-1B that allows you to be lawfully employed in the U.S. You can then apply for the SS#.
I'm on F1 OPT right now. I just got married and my wife is a US citizen. I am applying for the AOS and will also apply for GC EAD in c09 category. My current OPT EAD will expire on 9th June 2020. Do you think I'll have enough time to receive my new GC EAD assuming I apply by Feb 10th? If... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2020
If you properly prepare and file the request for adjustment without errors and omissions, you will be able to receive the EAD prior to the expiration of the existing EAD. USCIS is issuing the EADs in about 5 months for properly filed adjustment of status requests.
However, if your employer... View More
we had J1/J2 visas, we both currently live in the US, she applied for asylum and got denied
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Wasn't she included on your asylum application?
If not, there's nothing you can do that I know of, to help her, until you become a permanent resident.
Parents are from iran. They recieved a green 221g slip and been put in ap for the past alost 2 years. Got an email 2 weeks ago telling them to attend the embassy to submit passport, ds260, and a new medical exam. Also told me in the email that my parents can only visit on a Monday at 2 pm. Was... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2020
That’s certainly a good sign. All they can do is comply with the instructions and see what happens.
I’ve been married to my abused spouse for 2 years during those 2 years I’ve been seeing doctor psychiatrist and I have been under medication since then my abused spouse withdraw I 130 the i601 still pending can I file for vawa
answered on Dec 15, 2019
Who is abused? You or your spouse? A spouse who is abused has the right to withdraw a petition. If you can prove that ‘you were abused,’ then you may want to discuss whether it is your best interest to file a VAWA self petition with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. Good luck.... View More
I am a US. Citizen and also a US Soldier and I filed both the I-130 and I-485 concurrently for my wife, she now has her green card. Our 9 year old son just got here to the US and I want to file for him as well. I need to know if its better to submit a separate I-130 and I-485 for him and pay the... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
These questions and a slew of other questions await us. Your stepson must be petitioned, separately. The process and applications have grown more cumbersome in the last year.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there... View More
We want to marry! What actions do we need to take? And how much will we have to pay?
answered on Oct 22, 2019
You can get married--but she can't stay past her tourist visa, a K-1 visa sometimes called a "fiancee visa".
https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/visas-fiancees-us-citizens
After that you have to get married within 90 days.... View More
She wants to return home to visit her family but says she will not be allowed to come back.
What is the reason for that?
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Your friend should seek the help of an experienced immigration attorney.
My husband is Guatemalan, and we live together in Guatemala. I would like him to come with me to the States to visit, but we have no intention of living permanently in the States. He applied for a tourist visa to come with me on a visit, but he was denied when they saw we were married with a kid. I... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2019
Your fact pattern is sketchy? What are you trying to achieve? If you just want to visit (any country for that matter) and you were denied a vistor's/tourist visa--then there's nothing more; other than seeing if you can re-apply in the near future with more concrete proof that you will... View More
Hello, recently I got in touch with a immigration lawyer to help file the K-1 Visa for my fiancée, I signed the agreement of a 200 per month for year of his services and paid the initial fee before representation which was 750 dollars., I haven’t filled the k-1 visa info or sent it back.... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2019
It could depend on the language of the contract that you entered into with your attorney. I would suggest speaking with the attorney first, to see if you can come to some type of agreement on a refund or partial refund.
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Yes, immigration attorneys routinely help clients file for removal of conditions. The key is whether you and your spouse are still together. If so, you would be providing uscis with an update.
I recently got my H1 b approved and I’m planning to go to my home county for stamping. I’m afraid that my visa might get rejected given that I have a shoplifting charge on me. This incident happened in May 2017 . Total worth of stolen items was $158 . I had to attend the court and I paid the... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
Depends on how you were charged. Suggest you get the advice of a certified immigration law specialist.
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