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answered on Dec 1, 2017
Assuming you are a US citizen and you are getting married, you can sponsor him for a green card application by filing form I-130 as a first step. If he is in the US in non-immigrant status he may be able to adjust status while staying in the US otherwise the next steps will be completed through... View More 
My husband used to abuse me sextually, hit me many times and turture me mentally and physically ,blackmail me too. Last time when he hit me, i called on 911 soon after my husband sent me to my parents home (India)with kids in 2016. After that he didnt contacted me nor helped us not even financial.... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
If your spouse was a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you should look into a VAWA petition. If not, then you would need to file a police report and look into a U visa petition.
answered on Oct 27, 2017
Please note this question was asked in the wrong forum/category. This would best be asked of a domestic relations attorney.
Good luck
Will he be able to come home after posting bond
answered on Oct 18, 2017
I'm sorry that your boyfriend was picked up. Do you have a lawyer? If not, I would recommend discussing this case with an attorney. The Judges in York don't automatically give people bonds, especially when there is a criminal history. He has a better chance to get bond if he is... View More
My grandmother filed for my mother when I was 11 years old. I turned 21 before they got through so I was not granted the opportunity to come to the US with her. She is now a US citizen and filled for me. It's been over 4 years. I am currently in the US and have overstayed on my visa 10 months... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Please do your self a favor and schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney, preferably an AILA member, as soon as possible. Generally speaking, preference petitions aren't eligible for adjustment of status when the applicant has overstayed their visa. But for case specific... View More
Like what happens after court. How much time i will be given to do documents. And am i eligible tl work while doing documents?
answered on Aug 15, 2017
If you have a lawyer, you should work with your lawyer and ask him these questions. If your lawyer is unresponsive, you have the right to change lawyers.
But i dont know what kinda options i have except asylum and marriage. Please can u give me advice what to do.
answered on Aug 15, 2017
If you were released on bond from York County Prison, you will have court in Philadelphia soon or on the Pittsburg docket depending where you live. I would strongly recommend consulting with an immigration attorney as soon as possible. When were you released from DHS custody?
If yes, what's the process to get it?
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Not unless you have a work authorization card. PA DMV always asks for proof of immigration status. With a valid employment authorization card, you can obtain a driver's license in PA. Otherwise, unless you are an asylee, permanent resident or US citizen, it would not likely be possible.
There is an undocumetned immigrant who has been in the country for 4 years. If she gets married with a US citizen, can she still get deported? If it's possible, what are the chances, or what could cause a deportation?
The marriage is real, and the person has no criminal history at all.... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Yes, it's possible, what whether or not removal proceedings would be initiated against a person (or have been in the past) is a case-by-case analysis that should be done by an immigration attorney. Being married to a US citizen for many is the first step in trying to become a permanent... View More
If the undocumented immigrant marries a US Citizen, is there a chance to still get deported after being married and successfully passing the interview and receiving a green card? Can the person still be deported, or after marrige the laws are protecting that person and there is no way to get... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2017
If I am not mistaken, you are asking is if a person marries a USC, successfully passes the interview, and obtains a green card, can they still be deported?
The answer is yes. While that person is not a USC, they are still deportable. Although they are deportable for any number of... View More
I'm filling out the i864 now and I'm really confused on what to do. He just never filed taxes this yr. said he didn't want to. Idk about this tax situation to give an input so I just left it alone. He makes enough to support us ( me and 2 kids) but how do we prove that? His current... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2017
If he is working, he has to file taxes. There is really no way around that unless he has no income. If he didn't have an income for 2016, in theory he wouldn't need to file, but yes, you would still need a joint sponsor (assuming your husband is a US citizen and filing for you).
I never filed for the i-130 because i didn't married for immigration benefits !
answered on Jul 25, 2017
I'm very sorry for your loss. Yes, you can file an I-360 even if you never filed an I-130 (assuming you don't remarry and assuming you weren't legally separated at the time of your spouse's death). Please also keep in mind that you must file the I-360 petition within 2 years... View More
Hello
H4 travel during h1b extension - My h1b extn is in process and i will reach my 240 day limit on Aug 6th 2017. My wife/daughter are travelling to US on Aug 8th 2017. They have their I 94 valid till sept 2017. Do they have any problem ?
My current petition expired on Dec 2016.... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
You need to consult a member of AILA--a certified immigration attorney. It's worth the price of the consult to get good advice.
Hi, my green card interview today was put for further review regarding a testimony on my B2 visa which I said I was married at that time while infact I was divorced but we are reconciliating...Please advise course of action...
answered on Jul 6, 2017
Contact a member of AILA the American Immigration Lawyers Association. These days mistatements are being viewed seriously.
I am on OPT F1 visa, a company in India has asked me to be their USA point of contact for FDA food facility registration. I will not and do not get paid for this nor do I or will I work for this company. Will accepting violate my visa status? The point of contact is responsible to alert the... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2017
Unpaid activities are not considered as employment for immigration purposes. Even if they were considered to be employment, F-1 OPT allows just about any kind of employment or work activity that is related to one's field of study. It is difficult to imagine how the activity you describe could... View More
Cant this be a problem.?
answered on May 17, 2017
Are you a US citizen? If you are, that issue specifically wouldn't be a problem as long as your fiance was inspected and admitted (with a visa). Consider contacting an attorney to discuss in further detail.
Two of the violations are vtl 511.1a
And two more are vtl509.1
They were in New york city during the following years 1994, 1995, 1999 and 2003.
Can i apply to my naturalization papers with this violations?
answered on May 15, 2017
Generally speaking, traffic violations shouldn't be problematic for naturalization, as long as the fines are paid, and as long as they are not DUIs. Consider a consultation with an immigration attorney for assistance.
My dad got arrested..he did his 7 days in prison and then ICE showed up and said they would take him to the immigration prison even though he had a DUI.. my dad isnt able to get a bond because he left the country but he left with permission from immigration because he has a TPS. He got his passport... View More
answered on May 15, 2017
Your dad might be bond eligible. It depends which judge and how many arrests he has and when they occurred along with other equities. Is he in York County Prison? or Pike? If so, you should consult with an attorney before his next hearing before the Judge in York.
We submitted the i-130 and i-485. The i-130 was accepted and I received the 797 notice of action for it. This notice has a priority date. The i-485 was however rejected because a priority date could not be determined. I want to know if the priority date on the i-130 would also apply to the i-485.... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
More information is needed to determine why the I-485 was denied. However, based on what you have stated it may be that you are not entitled to adjust status immediately and you must wait to file the I-485 until the I-130 is approved and the priority date reached.
To know specifically what... View More
For selective service and is entitled to benefits and filing for US Citizenship. Can I file with an asylum status? Just received a letter from selective services stating that you remain eligible for programs and benefits linked to registration compliance, such as student financial aid, government... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2017
After one year with asylum status you should apply first for your LPR status. You must be an LPR before you can become a USC.
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