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Hi, I am about to send the N-400 form. The case concerns the marriage of a US citizen. I entered US on CR1 visa in 2022 I removed the conditions of my 2-year GC, at the moment I am on IR1 10-year green card. For three years here, I have only two tax transcripts for 2022 and 2023 filed jointly... View More 
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
From what you've described, having two joint tax transcripts for 2022 and 2023 should be sufficient since you weren't required to file U.S. taxes in 2021 as you weren't living in the country. Your husband's "married filing separately" status for 2021 won't... View More
I filled out the application completely and re-read multiples times before mailing the package last week. But I just looked at the pdf application for form I-130 and I might have forgotten to fill out a part. It's part 4, Item 46a; "He or She arrived as a (class of admission): ... We are... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Did you also fill out an I-130a? Errors on these applications can lead to delay or denial. That is why it is best to consult with an experienced immigration attorney prior to filing.
Hello, I am LPR, I am currently a student, I have a misdemeanor for simple possession of 2 oz or less marijuana(Jan 2016), max sentence is 1 year in SD. I received suspended imposition of sentence with no probation. This is my first offense, there is no offense ever since as well. I want to visit... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2018
Yes. The maximum amount you can possess is 30 grams, and 2oz is closer to 50 grams. If you leave you will likely have trouble returning to the US.
So, my immigration status is F1-opt and working with an opt-EAD. My wife who came to US on F2 visa now is working under TPS-EAD. I also have TPS but not the EAD. Now, I applying for green card under EB2-NIW. My question is can I apply the green card filing together?
answered on Aug 3, 2016
You can not apply for a green card for your wife when you do not have one, you did mention you are applying under EB2 but there is no guarantee that your petition might be approved. You can only apply after yours gets approved.
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