Hi, the pandemic going on right now and all the reasons you stated above(Age, health) should be sufficient reasons to include in her application for re entry into the U.S. Green card holder can stay outside the U.S for longer than the required 6 months so long as there is a supportable valid reason... View More

The fact that you’ve travelled will likely come up in databases that keep track of such things, unless you traveled to Canada or Mexico. Under certain circumstances. It is hard to say what you should do, though know that you might get turned away if you show up at the interview and tell staff... View More

If you're obtaining your green card through consular processing, it is required that you have a valid passport. To obtain a green card, the foreign national is required to enter the Untied States, so with an expired passport, you will not be issued a visa to enter the U.S.

You are an LPR. You need to apply for a replacement card. You will need a current card when it comes time to attend an interview for your NATZ. Once you file for the replacement call the 1 800 number to schedule an info pass at your local USCIS. Take the receipt and other proof that you are an LPR... View More

If your only means of returning to the USA is by AIR and there are not flights available you siotuation is not your fault. However if there are flights available and you choose not to avail yourself of the flights the Covid situation is not going to help you. I suggest you contact your US Consulate... View More

A visitor visa is for the purpose of visitation not to come here permanently. If CPB finds out she is married to you, a US citizen, they may deny her entry because of concealed intent. She has to tell the truth as to what the purpose of her trip is. If she intends to reside permanently here then... View More

All she can do while she is in the country is extend her status, and she has taken the necessary steps to do that. She can only apply for the visa out of the country. A visa only allows someone to present themselves at the country’s border to request entry. The I-94 is the controlling document... View More

Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney. Even if TN is not affected by recent executive orders, border closures (Canada/U.S.) and embassy closures, the latter in particular if you are a Mexican in TN status, may make it wise to seek an extension of your TN status... View More

You may remain in the USA and adjust through your USC spouse. Because your adjustment is through a USC immediate relative you will not be charged with any overstay or out of status time.

Your extension remains a lawful status.

The US government is well aware of the situation and that many LPR's are victims of the same circumstance. Even so, contact your US consulate and advise them of your situation. Keep a record that you did so. Also keep a record to indicate that you have maintained a residence inside the USA.... View More

The USBP and government will take the current situation into consideration. As long as you have maintained a residence in the USA and the ovestay outside the USA is out or your control you should have no problem. I do suggest you contact your US Consulate and keep a recod of your communication.

No the proclamation does not effect your husband. He is the immediate relative of a USC. What does effect him is that many consulates are not currently holding interviews due to covid and the process is therefore slow recently.

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

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

USCIS may furlough personnel by the beginning of August 2020 if Congress does not provide additional funding. Additionally, USCIS wants to increment the filing fees to bolster their revenue. USCIS has frittered its funds in the past few years with activities and programs that are not entirely... View More

Hi, as of right now, there is no new law regarding long stays outside the U.S.for GC holders. There is no harm in gathering documents regarding your travels. It could come handy when you apply for Naturalization.

Besides, staying outside the U.S for less than 6 months will typically not... View More

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

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

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

Yes, all immigrant visas that have yet to process at the consulates are suspended until further notice. However, the suspension can be lifted this month depending upon the discretion of the President. The challenge is that the President can limit interviews based upon the current epidemic, so he... View More