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me and my husband living together only two of us. he have lost his visa status 1 year ago he came here as F-1 student but due to uncertain reasons he have lost it. i would like to sponsor him for GC and work authorization. what should be my income requirements and do i have to count him in... View More 
answered on Jan 19, 2016
Hello,
You should include your husband in the household size as he lives with you. For a household size of 2 you should be making more than $19,912. You can visit this link to get more information http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf. All the best.
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answered on Jan 19, 2016
Which country are you from? Getting a green card through your brother comes under the category F4 (Family visa). Go to the visa bulletin and check what is the current priority date for your country and you will get an idea of how long it might take. Many immigration attorneys including me offer... View More
I hold E2 visa for one company. I would like to start my own company, but I have E2 visa for the other company. I was informed I cannot work for any other US company. But what if I worked for the company I established - do I have to have a contract with my own company? Or can I work for my company... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2016
If you hold an E2 visa you are only supposed to work for the company you invested in. If you want to start your own company and if you think the investment on that company would be substantial you can get a E2 visa for that company but you can not work for two companies at the same time. All the... View More
timeline for citizenship? I am a US citizen. Born here. We will have been married less than 3 years when he hits his 5 year lpr mark. He entered the country on an E1(skilled workers visa).His green card was issued the day he entered the country. And his catagory is E31. Expiration date of green... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2016
You might have possibly heard some wrong information, marrying a US citizen does not change the citizenship process. But more details are needed as to how he obtained his green card and what was your immigration status during the marriage. Talk to an immigration attorney in private, All the best.... View More
How can I get mom to come to U.S. She came in 2000 and stayed about 2 years. She had green card/ssn and went back overseas and lived abroad. Never reentered U.S. She has not come over 10 years plus. Do I apply via I-130 again? In 2010 I tried to have mom come and applied with I-130 and INS... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2016
First contact an immigration attorney to find out if your mother's permanent residence status is still active. If it is active she will be able to come in to the US and get a new card at the port of entry. If her permanent residence is not active you will have to apply for I-130 again. All the... View More
However he has a third degree sex offense, what would you recommend he do? He wants to fix this, but we are now both scared since he has a good job and we will be having a baby soon. I don't want him deported or losing his job, in april he has to present his green card to renew his job. With... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2016
How did he obtain his permanent residency? And was he convicted before or after receiving the green card? without knowing these vital information it is not possible to answer or help you. Many attorneys including me offer free consultations, so make use of them. All the best.
15 years of... View More
I want the green card yo be taken from him
answered on Dec 30, 2015
Your husband cheating on you is not a valid reason for revoking his green card. If he has a conditional green card you can talk to an attorney and divorce and he has a chance to lose his green card. The only other option you have is to prove your marriage was a scam and he only married you to get... View More
Got green card on August of 2010 in March 2011 Got ARRESTED For Domestic Violence. Pleaded no contest got 6 months probation. In 2013 I got arrested again for petty larceny pleaded guild and got 60 days suspended sentance. I left the u.s. and got a temporary residence card in the Netherlands for 10... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2015
You need to hire an immigration attorney; 99% of calls we get regarding naturalization are from clients with convictions who filed their applications without an attorney.
but my question is my brother is under 21 and child can he come with mother
answered on Dec 29, 2015
You can file for him, but he will not be able to enter the US with a green card for 11+ years (no immigrant visa is available for him). Your mother is an immediate relative -her case is not preference-based.
We have some concerns regarding inadmissibility. My fiance (Canadian citizen) is having some dental issues. She does not have dental insurance and dental care is not covered by Canada's nationwide healthcare program. There is a social assistance program that temporarily helps with dental... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2015
It is never helpful to obtain public assistance (as that presumes you will do the same when you are in the U.S.). Get off of it ASAP. That being said, it should not make you "inadmissible."
I know im not a citizen so for my citizenship status I chose alien temporary. But no other option relates to me other than c14 deferred action? Is that the same as c33? Which is what I chose when applying for DACA. Please help!
answered on Dec 29, 2015
Dreamer is "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival" which is different than "Deferred Action" for adults.
We overstayed our visa date by 10 years. And I was 16 when we wanted to return back to our country and left USA. Now 20 I want to know if I can return to usa or if I'm banned to ever return.
I was thinking I can go to us because I was a minor when I left USA. Need some help
answered on Dec 29, 2015
First, the "visa" expiration date does not matter; how much longer did you remain after your I-94 expired? If more than one year, then you are subject to the 10-year bar. Unlawful presence is not counted for the time you were under 18 years old. However, if you remained outside the US... View More
i have applied in March 2015 and I have not received my visa yet. I had to defer summer semester and Ido not like to defer fall semester (24 August)
What can I do receive my visa as soon as possible?
answered on Dec 29, 2015
Visas are issued only if you are outside the U.S. Did you file a change of status in the US? If so, it depends on which Service Center it went to; California is taking 2.5 to 3 months whereas Vermont is taking about 12 months (yes, one year).
My boyfriend came to the united states when he was just 3 years old, he is now 23 and we just had a baby. I am a citizen of the UNITED STATES, we have been together for over 4 years now. What can we do to start his process and what will we need?
answered on Dec 29, 2015
Did he enter the US legally (was he inspected and admitted) or any other complications? This makes the difference between hiring an attorney to handle the matter.
I am currently living in Tunisia with my husband and we would like to come home to America. My mom would like to be a joint sponsor as I don't have enough income and assets.
She and my step-dad are on SSDI (not SSI) don't make quite enough per month and don't have assets... View More
Filing docs for spouse and it needs certificate number, I am currently on a business trip for the extended period so do not have original on me.
HI ,
I have filed H1B for my wife on March 2015 .Its got picked up in lottery and acknowledged with petition number .After that till now I dont see any update on that saying its in security check.So my question is could I file her H4 as a dependent of mine .Please advice.
answered on Dec 29, 2015
No, if she is consular processing then you must obtain your approval, which she will need to present at her interview.
Hello,
I have some questions about the J Visa wavier
1- I was a PhD student in the US and was having a J Visa with the condition of the 2 years home residency. After finishing my PhD, I went back to my home country for only one year and then come to the US as a research associate... View More
I have new petition and new i797 with me.
I am asylee granted in 2014 and I have two children who live abroad but I don't want to bring them here in USA right now because I'm not strong enough financially therefore, is it mandatory to bring all derivatives with in two years time or is there a possibility to delay the filing for... View More
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