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My conditional greencard expires in January 20, 2022. I have a scheduled international trip on November, 5 2021 (less than 90 days before expiration of Conditional green card). I wont be able to file for removal of conditions before that. I am planning to file when I came back by the end of... View More 
answered on Oct 8, 2021
The USCIS receipt notice of the FORM I-751allows you to travel abroad beyond the expiration of the conditional resident card. Without the I-751 receipt notice , you must complete your international travels prior to January 20, 2022. Depending on the international location of your destination,... View More
Also, is this for me, the petitioner, or is this for the beneficiary? The instructions on the online form aren't very clear. I keep getting error messages saying, "You should provide evidence. If you do not provide evidence, your petition processing may be delayed."
My wife... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2021
We tend to recommend filing paper submissions only retaining a copy in the file for housekeeping and accountability reasons. But even generally we do not include only required submissions that do not confuse the processing officer.
'm the husband (sponsor) of my wife (the beneficiary). I prepared the I-130A for my wife and listed myself as the Preparer. Do I also have to list myself as the Interpreter? My wife speaks English, but if there's any part that she reads and needs a clarification from me on what it is, do... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
If she speaks English and knows the words but you are helping her understand the meaning of something (rather than translate from English to her native language) then I don't think you need to list yourself as the interpreter. Best wishes!
My wife didn't keep careful records of her employment, especially the part-time jobs she had prior to me coming to China.
China measures part-time and full-time differently it seems. In the US, 36-40+ hours is considered full-time, whereas part-time is anything less than that. In... View More
bringing him here in the USA. In Wisconsin, you can't marry again not until after 6 months from the date of divorce. My question is can I file my I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance now of do I have to wait after six months to file the petition?
answered on Dec 24, 2020
One of the requirements of the FORM I-129F is that you must be unmarried at the time of filing of the petition with USCIS. You will not be required to marry your fiancé until the K-1 is issued by the U.S. consulate and your fiancé enters the U.S. which will not occur within the next 6 months.... View More
My boyfriend has an Open - Bench warrant issued since 2011, because he didn’t showed up to the court because he signed a paper to get deported, so Ice took him in. On his case record it has his year of birth wrong it says “1991” but he’s from 1993 and he was 17 years old, but since he... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2020
It is necessary to review your boyfriend's record in order to advise him.
Consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
They met in a US bar in January 2020. He left for Dubai or Morocco. They have FaceTimes 4x daily; and he flew to California to see her (while she was on a trip). He has proposed to her; given her a very cheap ring. States it is custom for the bride to pick her ring after they marry. What can I... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2020
How does your daughter feel about the situation? She spends a lot of time with him!
Parents can speculate. As a parent, we can get controlling and possessive, then interfere in a way that has lasting consequences. An attorney can also do the same based upon decades of experience.... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2020
Technically, in Wisconsin, you are not emancipated until you attain the age of 18. To become emancipated prior to that time, you would need to file a Petition with the Court, showing that you are completely able to support yourself. To be honest, I have never known a Court to emancipate a minor.... View More
My Master hearing was canceled due to COVID. What are my chances of receiving benefits such as EAD? I have been married for 4 yrs with an infant. Lived in the USA since 2008.
answered on Jul 7, 2020
There are many ways you can qualify for a work permit. One way is if you are eligible for Cancellation of Removal as an application for defense from removal. If you have lived in the US for over 10 years (not more than 90 days absent during those 10 years), if you have "good moral... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
Is the I-485 still pending or was it denied? You are only allowed an EAD if you have a pending I-485.
Also depends on why you were issued an NTA.
An NTA means you are inline to be considered for removal from the USA. It is suggested you at least consult with if not retain an... View More
I have a friend who is here on a Q1 Visa. Due to the virus, she lost her job and is experiencing a hardship and cannot return home. And given the current situation, travel is not advised. I helped her file an exchange of status from Q1 to B2. Unfortunately we did this 5 weeks into an overstay... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Why not? There seems to be extreme confusion. The concept of harboring an alien, at law, is terribly misunderstood by the American public! You are allowed to support a friend in her effort to change status.
She filed late, but in doing she may have challenges that were left unexplained to... View More
I met a girl online in venezuela. I'm working on getting her a B2 tourist visa to come to the US so we can meet. She's doing that in colombia. Once she is here visiting me and we develop a relationship, it is possible that I might decide to marry her. But no guarantee.
I... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Unfortunately, while you could start the process of the fiancee visa, you cannot change her status from B-2 to K-1 (fiancee) from the USA. K-1 visas are only issued abroad. As you state, you might decide to marry her. If that occurs, consider contacting an attorney to discuss.
I was 17 years old when it happened. My sentence was 5 years prison time 5 years extended suppervision. Im 32 now and its the only blemish on my record.
answered on Jun 27, 2020
It is likely, but more information is needed, but you should probably work with a competent immigration and visa attorney in case there are discretionary issues that create confusion for you. There may be more than one option.
If the questions are improperly answered, and that is not... View More
My friend from China scammed me. He said his business is legit and he asked me to collect payments and send it to him. My bank closed my accounts because of it and deducted money to my other accounts to send the money back to people who marked me as fraud. Will this affect my application to get a... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2020
Yes!
If this just happened, a Federal investigation may be pending. If you spoke to Federal Officers, then you may be subject to further action in criminal court. This will delay any action and may even result in detention and deportation.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a... View More
I have an approved I-130 petition with a priority date of Feb 2009. At the time of petition it was in the F2B category. In Feb 2012 we upgraded it to the F1 category. In 2014, after I got married, we thought we updated it to F3, but NVC does not have a record of it and they still have my old... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
An approved I – 130 petition remains valid until used to obtain a permanent resident status or until revoked.
If my office can be of further assistance, contact us to schedule a consultation.
The above information does not constitute legal advice nor create an attorney-client... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2020
A couple of things on this, even though I have no real good advice for you in your current situation, but just because others may read this.
First - divorce proceedings are mandatory. You can't just "choose" not to participate in court proceedings in the United States (or... View More
From wisconsin and he's from jamaica. How long will it take for his work permit to get here?
answered on Feb 17, 2020
Did his J1 visa have a 2 year restriction on it? Are you a US citizen? Discuss your case with an attorney in a private free phone consultation.
I am permanent resident and I’m in love with citizen of another country. I would like to marry her and bring her to United States to live together. As far as I know I’m able to do that with my current status. However, I’m wondering if it would be better to get citizenship first? As far as I... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2020
Discuss your case with counsel anywhere in the USA for representation. There are several pathways to get her here.
I'm an American citizen trying to sponsor my Chinese wife. We both live in China now, and the only place I can call a "residence" within the US is my Mom's apartment.
answered on Nov 8, 2019
If you are sponsoring your wife and you both are in China, she will have to process at the consulate in China. Retain counsel anywhere in the USA to help you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat Fee.
I’m from the uk and looking to marry my fiancé however as he is an ex felon he is not aloud to emigrate to the uk am I able to apply to move to the USA once were married or will it be rejected due to him being an ex felon
answered on Oct 31, 2019
Hos status has nothing to do with whether you can move.
By the way it is "allowed."
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