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My step father (a legal immigrant whom has a green card) of 28 years, id like to adopt me. I just like him to legally be my "dad" because he is the only father i know and we have been very close my whole life. How to go sbout and what steps to take.
answered on Jun 15, 2018
Your situation is not uncommon, and it's great that you both would take this formal action to solidify your relationship. Often your local court of common pleas (the big courthouse in your county seat) has forms that you can obtain and use as a guide. Contact the "Prothonotary" of... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2018
Yes, but you need to check if your native county permits dual citizenship.
I'm trying to get a second citizenship and they will not accept my pennsylvania marriage license duplicate certificate. They want either another document proving our marriage, or an affidavit stating the duplicate certificate is an official document and there is nothing else. The courthouse we... View More
answered on May 20, 2018
Ask the courthouse to provide you with a certified copy of your marriage certificate.
constitution says I am. I have both passports. Can I change my status from American citizen to permanent resident & only keep my Grenadian citizenship or do I fully have to expatriate?
I have less than a month until my medical and interview but only realized since lately that she was not on it..
answered on May 9, 2018
Hello,
More information is needed. When you say you are being filled by your stepfather, what is the filling? There are ways you can add your baby to an existing petition with the USCIS and it depends on what kind of petition it is. Talk to an attorney in private.
All the best.... View More
The family home is taken over by the gang. The couple is elderly and in poor health. They have no home to return to. The couple are Jehovahs Witness. They have family residing legally in US. Unfortunately the family has no funds to apply through a legal firm for the Asylum
answered on Apr 26, 2018
Possibly. They should contact non-profit organizations such as Nationalities Service Center or HIAS for assistance preparing an asylum application. Also, some private lawyers take pro bono cases depending on the facts or circumstances.
For one more year. When im getting my 10 year green card or when im
Supposed tp apply for the 10 year? I was applying at the airforce and i can’t until i get the 10 year one
answered on Apr 26, 2018
I-751s take a long time for USCIS to adjudicate. As long as you filed your I-751, that acts as an extension as you have stated. You will get the 10 year card when you I-751 is approved.
I have a friend who is a foreign national that has been married for two years and has a son with an American citizen. The husband had an affair and became very psychologically abusive. (He also strangled his mistress and faces felony charges in another state.) Once my friend got a restraining order... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
She should see if she can qualify for representation by the legal assistance agency in her county. If not, sometimes the bar association in the county has a panel of lower cost attorneys available to assist in matters, although perhaps not immigration. Sometimes local domestic violence... View More
What are another options for her to immiigrate? Is it better if a request my sister or my father who is a green card holder to request her?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Any petitions filed prior to changes in an immigration laws (and Trump can’t change them on his own) should be honored. Your father cannot petition your sister because she is married. If he becomes a citizen he can.
We had been married for almost 5 years and today my husband told me if I get divorce of him probably the judge will give him full custody of the child because he has a car, full time job and he is a citizen. I said we both are paying for the car but he said but the car is only on his name is that... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
The fact that your husband has a full-time job, a car and is a citizen does not mean that he will get custody of your child. He's obviously trying to frighten you into not filing for a divorce. You really should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss your... View More
I've applied Green card under EB1 category (India). Along with myself I 've applied for my family. I've applied I-485/I-765/I-131 for myself and my family.
EAD and AP got approved for myself, however AP got denied for my spouse. I've valid L1 visa and my family has... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
As long as the L2 visa is valid and you are returning to resume the activities for which you got the L2, then it should be possible. A concern would be why your spouse’s I-131 was denied.
What can I do to expedite the divorce proceedings?
answered on Feb 11, 2018
You can file for divorce. If he won't accept service by certified mail/return receipt requested, then you'll have to serve him by personal service, using a constable, sheriff, or process server. After that, how you proceed depends on the facts of your case. You'd do well to discuss... View More
My credit score is about 765. My husband has better score. Can we buy a house together or my absence of green card will slow down the loan process?
answered on Jan 22, 2018
You’d be better off checking with the bank. A work authorization, while it permits work and eligibility for a social security number, it isn’t evidence of lawful immigrant status. That lack of stability is likely to cause a bank some concerns.
They have been living together. They also have a baby now.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
They can marry. It will likely not help him directly on a path to legalization. But they can get married. If they want information on immigration possibilities they need to consult a certified immigration specialist, who very often is an AILA member.
answered on Jan 9, 2018
You cannot cancel it, no. If he has conditional residence, you can refuse to sign the Petition to Remove Conditions. He, however, can apply for a waiver of removal of conditions.
answered on Dec 15, 2017
Have you been here on an H1 for 6 years? If you are converting at that point your employer starts the process by filing a PERM. Then goes through recruitment then comes the 140, 145 then the petition to adjust.
Questions? Check with a local member of AILA--they tend to be specialists.
I am currently on F1 visa with 4 children
answered on Dec 13, 2017
You would need an extensive consultation and evaluation with an immigration attorney to determine your options. Generally one would need a sponsor- either an employer or a qualifying family member- to get a green card. Hope this helps a bit.
answered on Dec 9, 2017
Assuming it wasn't drug related I don't see why not, assuming you have no parole or probation currently. for anything. If you do your getting the passport would be violation of your probation or parole.. Check out the State Department guidelines.
He was denied cause he lacked strong ties to his country
answered on Dec 6, 2017
K1 visa should be OK as that is exactly designed for a fiancé to enter and then get married within 90 days.
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