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We've been married for some months. She had the debts before we married. I plan on filing for my residency and work permit through her. Is it safe to do so?
answered on Feb 28, 2017
Your wife's debt has nothing to do with your immigration status unless it effects her ability to sponsor you and you need a co sponsor.
My fiance is from Philippines and currently lives in Kuwait. Our plan is for me to go there in a couple of months and marry him while I am there. I need to know the process to get him here to the U.S. as my husband after we are married.
answered on Sep 12, 2016
You would file an I-130 petition to start the process. Once the I-130 is approved, you would then file more applications with the National Visa Center to get him an interview at the US consulate abroad. Consider working with an immigration attorney to make this process go as smooth as possible.
He has had 3 dui & was deported in the year of 2012.
answered on Jul 26, 2016
There are some options if you are an U.S. citizen to get a waiver for your spouse, please contact an immigration attorney in private to discuss the possible options. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).
All the best.
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I am citizen of European Union and have F-1 visa with OPT (started studies few weeks ago). My girlfriend tried to get tourist visa this week and it was refused. Can she go to Canada (we are eligible to visit Canada) next week with me, get marry and get the F-2 visa immediately after the marriage (I... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2016
Although your girlfriend can get a F2 visa after marriage it may not be immediate, depending on how many backlogs the Us embassy in Canada has. But if you do get married and apply for your girlfriend's F2 she will be eligible for F2 visa and you are correct the question might come up as to why... View More
Hi,
I am an international student on F1 visa and I will be starting my OPT on 1st July, 2016.
I have an offer from company A and they are keen to apply for my H1B visa this April. However, suppose I get an offer from company B in the next few months and my H1B petition with company... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2016
Yes you may be able to transfer the H1B, if company B agrees to file your H1B as well. Although it might be a bit too early to file it because you would not have three or more payslips to attach. And yes you can work on OPT for company B if company A does not work out. All the best.
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We would like to come as soon as we can.
answered on Jan 12, 2016
What is your immigration status? If you are US citizen you can file a fiance petition for your fiance to come here and get married. That is the legal way to get married. If you are not an US citizen he needs to get some other non-immigrant visa to come here to get married, but it is complicated... View More
My brother requested me about 5 years ago when I was 18. And I was recently accepted for my green card a year ago. I currently live in the U.S. With a student Visa and I wanted to know if there is any way to get a work permit while I wait since I have been accepted already. Also is there any way to... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2016
1. There is no way to speed up the process.
2. Without knowing which country you are from, it is not possible to say how long it will take. (I suggest checking the visa bulletin)
3. You can get a work permit on a student visa but having an approved I-130 petition does not make you... View More
I want to travel from Utah to California via airplane. I already filed all my paperwork to renew my daca and been approved. It's just a matter of paying the fees. Can I get deported?
answered on Nov 30, 2015
You will not get deported just because of this reason unless you have a very serious criminal conviction or arrest warrant. There might be a random immigration check but if you take all your papers with you and if you are able to explain your situation properly you should be fine. All the best.... View More
My father passed away and I am looking to get my mother here, so she is not alone. What are my options? I was here for 4 years on a student visa and then I obtained a permanent residency through marriage and have been married for the last 3 years. I have been in the USA for 7 years.
answered on Nov 8, 2015
There are questions similar to your situation on our website. You can locate them at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
fiance coming over on K1 visa
answered on Aug 18, 2015
Yes, he/she might have to file I-130 and I-485 for adjusting status. If your fiance wants to work here also then I-765 is also necessary. All the best.
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and their two babies,if she has never lived in the US before
answered on Jul 23, 2015
American daughter but never lived in the US before? Well if she is an american citizen she maybe able to petition for her husband and her kids. The process takes about 6 to 10 months it is wise to let an attorney handle this than to do it on your own. All the best.
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Im a citizen and i wamt to know what to do
answered on Jun 24, 2015
Seek for advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
answered on Jun 23, 2015
Seek for advice from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
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