I overstayed here in America due to Covid-19 but I filed and EOS before the expiration of I-94. I am just worried that I won't be able to comeback here in the U.S. without the EOS decision
answered on Jun 12, 2020
Hello. Yes, if you have an extension application pending, it is possible to travel without abandoning the application. This is different from Adjustment of status, where leaving the U.S. will result in abandoning the application, resulting in a denial. Moreover, COVID 19 is a worldwide pandemic and... View More 
My wife and I came to visit my parents in January, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been unable to return back to China. I am an American citizen and my wife is a Chinese citizen with a 10 year tourist visa, allowing her to stay six months at one time. She is also soon to be 8 months... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Due to current changes in the definition of who is a public charge, such a decision may indefinitely bar her from ever getting an immigrant visa. This, even if she is married to you. The new rules have been challenged in the 7th Circuit which covers Illinois. Yet, the outcome of that case is... View More
I'm a US citizen. He's a Canadian citizen. We had hoped for a small ceremony in March, then pandemic. We plan to apply for my PR in Canada and live there.
answered on Jun 11, 2020
In general no, but the purpose of his visa can create challenges, because there is a legal presumption that all applicants for admission have immigrant intent. He must overcome that presumption, if challenged. If he identifies the purpose of his visit, the CBP can reasonably presume that he has... View More
During this pandemic I lost my earnings as a self employed uber driver and I am on a conditional green card
answered on May 14, 2020
Yes you paid into the state unemployment fund and as an LPR you are entitled to those benefits you paid into. It will not negatively impact any application to become a U.S. citizen . Other benefits like Medicaid can be problematic for those without a greencard yet. So you should apply.
EB1 I-140 approved, but waiting for PD(India)
answered on Apr 7, 2020
Your employer should timely file the FORM I-129L prior to expiration of your L-1A status. If you are not eligible to extend your current status in that you have reached the statutory limit for L-1A status, you may be able to request another status if the COVID -19 crisis persists and you are not... View More
My family member from China was supposed to immigrate to the US with an immigrant visa in early February but their flight got cancelled and they could not get another flight until after the travel ban was already in place. I am unsure if the travel ban applies to them or not. Their current flight... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2020
It is likely they wouldn’t even be allowed to leave China, given the comprehensiveness of travel bans. It is hard to say when they will be allowed to come. Their visas should be good for six months, but if they are not allowed to travel, and the visas are getting close to expiring, they should... View More
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