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Q: If my husband is on probation, am I still able to adjust?

My husband if fixing me papers but now he's on probation.

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Dec 29, 2014

The stated facts create a complex case. Complete contact form at http://aba-us.com/contact/?lang=en to learn how we proceed with your case . Good luck. www.aba-us.com

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Q: I'm a US citizen. My husband is Australian. We want him to move to the US as soon as possible. IR1, CR1, or K-3?

Which visa would get him living in the US quickest and easiest?

Stephen Baird
Stephen Baird
answered on Dec 5, 2014

If you file for a spousal visa, you will be issued either an IR1 or CR1 visa depending on how long you and your husband have been married. This isn't a distinction you have to choose between, USCIS will take care of that automatically based on the information you submit.

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Q: How can one benefit either work authorisation,travel..when his removal proceedings case has been administively closed?

I applied for asylum and was to attend my hearing next month but i instead received a letter indicatin "motion to administively close removal proceedings"can i get work authorisation or travel documents while in this status?How can i benefit from this and for how long should it remain closed?

Rebecca White
Rebecca White
answered on Jun 26, 2012

Employment authorization will depend upon whether the court stopped the clock or if 180 days had passed since the application was filed. Travel is not advisable, even with advance parole.

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Q: Fiancée has immigration court next month, can judge give us time to get married and file a petition for him to stay?

He was driving under the influence of alcohol, his first time.. We have

A two year old baby. We want to get married but we are both still married

To other people and we want time to resolve our divorce and be able to marry.

But he has his court next month and the judge only... View More

Rebecca White
Rebecca White
answered on Jun 26, 2012

You will need to have as much prepared as possible to show the good faith relationship, the birth certificate for your child, and your intention to marry as soon as possible. You may be able to request sufficient time to prepare everything.

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Q: I got deported fro U.S to UKRAINE because of my criminal offenses , now i want to try canada do u think thats possible??

I have some reliteves in canada do u think its a possibility that they'll let me in ,will they check my us background??

Gus M. Shihab
Gus M. Shihab
answered on Dec 7, 2010

Dear Sir/Madam,

Canadian Immigration Law is not as harsh on criminal offenses as US Immigration laws. Under Canadian Immigration law, you could still be admissible depending on the nature of the crime, the length of time since the crime was committed and whether you can demonstrate that you...
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