Can i travel out of country or get a foreign visa/permenant residency?
answered on Jun 19, 2019
A restraining order of any kind is not a conviction for a crime. If there is an underlying criminal conviction, that could be an issue. You should speak with an immigration attorney who has experience dealing with the impact of the violation of Wisconsin statutes on immigration status.
My mother is in the US as a tourist (B2). I would like to adjust her status and apply for a green card for her. I am a US Citizen. Can I file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) first, then once approved, complete the (I-130)? Or do both forms need to be filed at the same time?
answered on Jun 16, 2019
No, you must file the I-130, first. Note that there may be reasons to disqualify her from adjustment of status. She cannot work until she has work authorization.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before filing, so there are not any... View More 
Person I’m asking for lives in Florida He met a girl dating 2 months falling in love with
answered on May 9, 2019
He can ask for another extension but it is likely to be denied as immigration will probably see it as his attempt to live and work in the U.S. (immigrant intent).
If a b1 visa holder is getting married to a US citizen and applying for further visa process will the citizen's credit sore and income be considered. He has his tax filed for 30K last year. I guess that is will meet the poverty guide line or will that impact the visa process
answered on May 6, 2019
Typically the US citizen's credit score is not considered in terms of whether they are eligible to sponsor their spouse. What is considered is their income during the last tax year (with a W-2 or 1099 to prove it), their current employment and income which can be documented by a letter from... View More
Adams walch act? I am not registered . I did 60 days time , 1 year probation
answered on Mar 13, 2019
It's quite possible it will. You should consult an experienced immigration attorney for assistance with this matter.
before applying. Is this true? I can't find any info about it.
answered on Mar 2, 2019
This appears highly questionable. She may have been solicited by a snakehead or scamming organization that engages in the unauthorized practice of law.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any complications.
a holiday in August. Can we apply for a tourist visa and a spouse visa at the same time, or can the spouse visa only be applied for afterward? Or will she not be able to travel to the US at all on a travel visa? As a note, I am a native-born US citizen.
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Technically you could start the spousal visa process now and still apply for a visitor visa. If the visa is granted, there is still no guarantee of admittance by CBP. If you are admitted, as long as you leave on time and still process your immigrant visa through the consulate, there's no... View More
Can I marry him in USA and apply for conditional GC or should I go back and apply from my home country. I had my h1b visa stamped earlier.(2008 to 2011), but I never used it. Its not that I am getting married immediately but can I get married within in my 6 months of stay.
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answered on Feb 9, 2019
You should definitely contact an immigration attorney for assistance as there are multiple options.
Can I marry him in USA and apply for conditional GC or should I go back and apply from my home country. I had my h1b visa stamped earlier.(2008 to 2011), but I never used it. Its not that I am getting married immediately but can I get married within in my 6 months of stay.
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answered on Feb 7, 2019
Marrying so quickly, and applying for the Green Card, can be considered visa fraud. USCIS looks at whether it was your intention to be an immigrant on a non-immigrant visa and then acts accordingly. That said, it is possible to do it given the right conditions, though the safe way is to return home... View More
I have a appt to pull out four of my teeth, want to know if uscis will consider it a valid reason.
answered on Jan 31, 2019
I would not suggest postponing your Green Card interview unless your dental work is medically necessary and cannot be rescheduled. It is not easy to reschedule with USCIS, you can likely have your dental work done anytime by any dentist.
Currently on OPT-EAD (Expired in October 2018). Applied for STEM-OPT extension in September 2018. Recently moved to Madison,WI. Out-of-state driver's license expiring in December. Local DMV rejected to renew my driver's license with I-797C Notice of Action(Receipt). Need to commute daily... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Some of these issues are best considered before a job or internship is accepted in a less immigrant friendly state like Wisconsin. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney to consider all of your options. Good luck.
The above is general... View More
My father has a greed card issued in 1973. So there is no expiration date. Just prior to 9/11 he left the country and has not returned. He is collecting SSN for the 30 + years he was working in the US.
He was told in casual conversation with a friend that since he has not stepped foot... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
He will never lose his social security number, but he can lose lawful permanent resident status based upon abandonment. His decision to leave the U. S. for more than a year has arguable consequences. The old I-551 cards do not change the law on abandonment. The cards are the property of the U.... View More
I filed for naturalization in 2016 when i enlisted in the army. During the cause of this time I was moved from one military base location to another within the period of 7 months allowing little or no time to provide immigration with documents they had requested at the time. When I returned back to... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2018
First, do what you can to stay in and get an honorable. Check with JAG corps on that. For immigration, you want to connect with a member of AILA in Madison.
There is a type of therapy called EMDR that is good for anxiety and any PTS you may have from harassment. If there are support... View More
When applying for government benefits for myself and my children (all citizens,) the agency referred to my husband (a lawful permanent resident) as an “undocumented alien” since we did not submit my husband’s SS number to the agency as we wanted him excluded from the benefits (although his... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
The agency probably assumes he is undocumented because you didn’t submit his SS#. If he is a permanent resident, he is a legal alien.
It is hard to say what the agency wants. Your best bet might be to go the office with which you are working or write a letter to explain the situation.
If I petition for a fiance visa can he receive a visa from Spain without having to go back to india.
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Sometimes that is possible, though the fact that your fiancé is not in Spain legally might impact his case. You might try contacting visasmadrid@state.gov to find the answer.
Hi, thank you for your time in answering my question.
My F1-OPT is expiring soon. I have green card approval, but waiting for I-765 and I-485, which both are taking sooo long now. I'm afraid my F1-OPT expires before I get my EAD card (for green card). My employer is asking me to apply... View More
answered on May 26, 2018
No. J status will not be granted unless you can demonstrate that you have no intention of remaining permanently in the US. You have already applied for permanent residence in the US.
answered on May 17, 2018
If you are a US citizen and the kids were under 18 years of age at the time of your marriage to her, file I-130 forms for each of them.
Friend is on a green card & just moved here for work from NY 2 months ago. She didn’t know that she had to file an AR 11 after moving. While searching online for how long she can be out of the country (she wanted to go visit her family back home in india), she found out that sheets supposed... View More
answered on May 12, 2018
You can get your I-94 online at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/
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