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3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: i have a green card, i would like to marry my wife and have her live with me in the usa while waiting on her papers

id ike to know if it is possible, and yes she has a visa

Deron Edward Smallcomb
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Deron Edward Smallcomb
answered on Mar 6, 2020

Does your fiance/wife have a visa? If you provide more information or contact an experienced immigration attorney, you will receive a more complete answer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: how do i earn my green card
Ms Grace I Gardiner
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answered on Mar 5, 2020

You can earn your green card several ways . The main ones are through

Employment

Investment

Marriage

Self petition through VAWA or National interest waiver.

You should call an immigration attorney to discuss your particular option

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: What should my US citizen spouse do if he did not file his most recent 2nd and 3rd taxes on form i 864 due to no job?

For the past 2nd and 3rd year, my husband did not file taxes due to unemployment. In the past year he became an independent contractor as a realtor but our most recent joint tax returns did not meet the income requirement. He has a joint sponsor who meets the income requirements. Will his previous... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Feb 18, 2020

Your husband must still file an 864, despite that his income is not enough, and explain why he didn't file taxes. Also, you can enlist the joint sponsor and if he has sufficient income, as long as he is an LPR or US citizen. Keep in mind if you file after the 24th, the old forms are going to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello, My mother filed the form i-130 form for me and its been approved but i am in USA on F1 visa. what do i do?

the notice they will mail, is it to me or to my mother? and since i am legally in America, what should i do now?

Rehim Babaoglu
Rehim Babaoglu
answered on Dec 17, 2019

Your question requires too many questions on my part and too many answers on your part before I can even formulate recommendations as to the course(s) of action you should take. Consult with an immigration lawyer before taking any steps or filing anything.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Received I-862 and I-757C

I’m from Saudi Arabia, and I entered the U.S. by an F-1 visa, my I-20 expired I tried to reinstate it but I got denied by the lack of evidences. Then I applied for I-130 adjustment of statues. Then I got the notice of appear I-862!. I’m married to U.S. citizen, and I have never committed a... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Dec 15, 2019

Have a lawyer review the 862 Notice to appear. If you entered the country legally despite the overstay and you married a US citizen you may have a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do I submit the I865 form I have to the NVC that is over 2 years old or submit a new one with updated information?

If new one is required how do I pick the correct form?

Rehim Babaoglu
Rehim Babaoglu
answered on Nov 21, 2019

If you do it will be rejected as stale. Always send a fresh I-864 Affidavit with a complete copy of your latest tax return, W-2 or 1099 forms, and a letter from your employer verifying your employment. I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist you with this case. Not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: I am a Daca recipient. I applied for food stamps for my daughter. Will that affect me?

When I applied for food stamps I told them that I had daca. The case worker didn’t know what it was I kind of explained it to her and I told her I thought I didn’t qualify to get them she told me she would verify and she said I did so she gave me food stamps for me and my daughter. I did my... View More

Rehim Babaoglu
Rehim Babaoglu
answered on Nov 21, 2019

You should send them a registered letter (make a copy) explaining their error and include a check for reimbursement. You will need this proof that you did pay them back. This will mitigate your situation when you apply for adjustment of status. I would urge you to consult with and hire an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello! Im married to US citizen and currently i-485 is pending. My attorney sent all forms. I received RFIE for i-485.

Can I sent response to RFIE myself, without using my attorney this time? Thank you

Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
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Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
answered on Oct 14, 2019

I will strongly advised to the contrary. If you have a professional and diligent attorney you should, by all means, continue working with him regarding your application for lawful permanent residence in the US.

Please make sure that your attorney is authorized to practice law and has...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello i am awaiting a decision for my green card appliation, i have had the interview

What i would like to know is what can i do if it has been denied and i get deported order, i am married to a USA citizen, and i am a UK citizen

Allen C. Ladd
Allen C. Ladd
answered on Aug 28, 2019

For your peace of mind, and so you are aware of your rights, I urge you to discuss your case with an immigration lawyer, if you don't already have representation. You can share all of the details of your case in confidentiality with that lawyer. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: how can i help my friend get a us visitors visa ?. She is a citizen of jamaica living in curacao.
Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Aug 26, 2019

It depends. If the friend is interested in marrying you and/or staying too long, then they should be denied. A visitor cannot have immigrant intent and is presumed to have immigrant intent until they overcome the legal presumption.

Many applicants are denied due to this sort of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Adjustment of Status I-485 with arrest or criminal record and attorney fees

My petition for national Interest Waiver and has been approved. I was arrested on domestic violence charges after I received my approval. I am in the state of Tennessee and there is a law here called "retirement" meaning if I do not commit any crime, the case will be automatically... View More

Dayna Lally
Dayna Lally
answered on Jun 13, 2019

The I-485 specifically asks: "Have you EVER been arrested, cited, charged, or detained for any reason by any law enforcement officer (including but not limited to any U.S. immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces or U.S. Coast Guard)?

Since you have been arrested,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: My green card expired 04/01/2016, I just noticed. I am still married to my American wife, what do I do? I-75I form??

I have been married for 5 years. I received my card 04/01/2014 and I just seen it expired 04/01/2016. We are still happily married. What can I do to fix this, what are my options? We are on a very limited budget.

Deron Edward Smallcomb
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Deron Edward Smallcomb
answered on Apr 24, 2019

You should still file the I-751 with an explanation as to why you were late on filing. If that doesn't work, your options become more complicated.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: My boyfriend is coming on the 90 visa we have not planned to get married but if it did happen will we get in trouble?

My bf is coming on a 90-day visa to see how he likes it here in the US. We met in Ireland and he is taking a 90-day work break for the trip. though we have talked about getting married one day. the intention of the trip is for us to spend some real time together rather than just 1-2 weeks... I am a... View More

Kelli Y. Allen
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Kelli Y. Allen
answered on Jan 22, 2019

You can decide to get married while he is here. The issue that could arise would be if he tried to apply for permanent residency while here. Immigration officials would likely question his intent (was that the plan all along) when he entered. It's very difficult to prove what was in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: My boyfriend was detained today by ICE, this was in Orlado FL, what can we do. Please help

We were going to get married this month, he was supposed to be moving from FL to TN and now this happened. He entered the country legally with a visa and decided to stay and he is been in the country for 5 years, he was traveling on a bus from Miami to Orlando when he was detained.

Ms Grace I Gardiner
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answered on Dec 1, 2018

He may be able to file a request a bond based on your impending marriage and if he has no criminal history. There are other factors that the court takes into consideration. Please contact an experienced immigration attorney as quickly as possible. You can also call my Florida office if you have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: How many time do you have to send your papers to USCIS after getting married ?

I am a french citizen I got married on July 18th but I won’t be able to send my papers before November because of my husband taxes that he didn’t file. Is it gonna be a problem of overstay and will i je deny ?

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Sep 17, 2018

It is highly unlikely that your case will be denied because you overstayed your visa. It is highly unlikely that your being out of status will affect you in any way. If you were detained, you could be deported, but really; that is unlikely.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: I-751 form

My conditional green card will expire in February 2019, i am planning to apply for the I-751 form in November 2018. Unfortunately, I have some family issues that I need to visit my country for 2 weeks in December 2018 (before the expiration)z. Can i visit my country and re-entry to the US safely?... View More

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Aug 8, 2018

Once you file, you will be given a letter that extends the validity of your current green card by (I believe) 18 months. With that, and your passport from your native country, you should be able to reenter the US with no problmens.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Immigration question!

Can a person who has Serious illness or mental or physical disability and his health will be worse if he goes back to his country ( with a medical reports from US and the foreign's country) apply for asylum or something will let live in the US ?

Rehim Babaoglu
Rehim Babaoglu
answered on Jul 31, 2018

No. In fact it is a ground of ineligibility for U.S. permanent residency. He may be eligible for humanitarian parole. I would urge you to consult with and hire an immigration lawyer to assist with this case. Not because I think you’re not capable of handling it, you may will be, but in order for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: How is the best way to apply for papers for my husband? We will b married for 2years in jan 2019.

Although married for2 yrs we have been together since jan 2010. He was brought here when he was 15 in 2006. He was never enrolled in school. His parents sent him here from Guatemala to save his life. He has a tax id# but thats all

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Jul 26, 2018

You would file a visa petition on his behalf, and he would need to return to Guatemala to attend a visa interview.

In addition, because he has been in the country for more than a year without permission, he will need a waiver to overcome unlawful presence.

This is very doable, but...
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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Domestic violence and citizenship

I had domestic violence case 2 years ago and the case end after i went back to the court and the judge told me thereis more show up foe this case i went yesterday to the courtto try getting a letter or copy from my case i didnt find anything how i can get a copy coz when i tried to fill the form... View More

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 20, 2018

You need to order the record from the court and show it to an immigration lawyer before you file an application for naturalization.

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Immigration Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Domestic violence effect citizenship

Me and my wait had an argument and her son called police and i spend the day in the jail and got out next day and after 6 month i went back to the cour and the judge told me the case will end like it has nothing coz it was first time and they followed through 6 monthes everything was fine now im... View More

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 17, 2018

A criminal conviction for domestic violation is a deportation offense. Show your documents to an experienced immigration attorney before you apply for citizenship.

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