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"I have a court order from the state of Georgia requiring me to visit my 2- and 4-year-old children in Montreal twice a month. However, every time I cross the border, I'm faced with numerous questions, and the authorities tell me they don’t recognize the court order because it’s from... View More 
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a tough situation with the cross-border complications. The challenge you're running into is that a U.S. court order isn’t automatically recognized in Canada. To have your court order enforced in Montreal, you would likely need to take it to a Canadian court... View More
"I'm a U.S. citizen living in Vermont, and my two children, ages 2 and 4, live in Montreal, Canada. I cross the border every weekend using my driver's license to spend time with them, and I've had no issues so far. My question is, would it be possible for me to stay in Canada... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
When crossing into Canada as a U.S. citizen, you can typically stay for up to six months without a visa. However, extending your stay to four months could raise concerns with border officers if they believe you are not just visiting, but living in Canada without proper documentation. It’s... View More
The DS 2019 finishes in May 8th. However, I'll have my visa until Abril 14th. When should we get married?
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Get married when you’re both ready.
Seek more legal advice from a competent immigration attorney before you both make a decision as to how to process before there are any other complications.
I have H4 visa. Got selected in H1B and got i797a approval. But my change of status (cos) is not done yet. Can i re-enter on my valid H4 visa ?
answered on Jan 27, 2019
Your better option is to apply for an H1B visa, based on the I-797A approval notice. Then, you will be able to bypass the change-of-status delay and re-enter the USA as an H1B worker.
This answer assumes you did not violate your H4 visa status prior to leaving the USA, for example... View More
I'm having a hard time finding an answer for this question. This is a fictional scenario, but I need to know if a non-U.S. citizen who only has an international drivers license and a consular ID card would be able to purchase ammunition and magazines in the state of Vermont. I see the state of... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
This is not an immigration question. You need to consult with a criminal attorney.
answered on May 9, 2018
It depends. If you are convicted of a drug offense, for example, you could be deported. On the other hand, a petty theft conviction may have no effect on your ability to qualify for a green card.
answered on May 9, 2018
This could result in you being deported from the United States.
answered on May 9, 2018
Generally, this prevents you from adjusting your status to green card holder in the US with certain exceptions. If you leave the US, you may be subject to a 3 or a 10-year bar to returning to the US unless you obtain an "extreme hardship" waiver.
I cannot be deported but I do not have a green card. Had won the visa lotto from the department of state twelve years ago.Have family members who are U.S citizens.Have a disability,have worked,filed taxes in my name and tax I.D number.When shall I get a Green card? I am from europe england since... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2010
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your question on this forum.
The law requires your child to be 21 years of age in order to apply for you. The question is unclear as to how you originally entered the US. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney on your current... View More
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