| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| H1b to Greencard | 2/10/2010 | Ramasamy Krishnan |
Q: I have a few questions concerning my current H1b Status. I am on my second term (3-6 years) on my ...
A: Lolli, You cannot file for your green card process on your own. There are certain exception such as ...
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| Marriage to US citizen | 2/9/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I am a Canadian citizen. I came to US in October 2009 as a visitor. I had a long distance ...
A: Since it is perfectly acceptable to reside with your husband after marriage, and since you are ...
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| citizenship | 2/5/2010 | Mark Ashley |
Q: i would like to apply for my US citizenship but i got a DUI how long would i have to wait to apply ?
A: Cristian, In order to file for citizenship you need to have completed the DUI sentence. Thus, if ...
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| F1 married US citizen | 2/4/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I graduated in December 2009 and got married the same month. We're in the process of sending the ...
A: It is important to answer questions truthfully when completing USCIS applications. The sponsorship ...
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| Upgrade I-130 | 2/1/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: My wife had a I-130 filed on her behalf by her brother in Calif.in 04/2001.The visa was approved in ...
A: If your wife is being petitioned by her USC brother, it may take several years for a visa to become ...
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| Married to GC holder, H1 expires, apply for F1 | 1/31/2010 | Ramasamy Krishnan |
Q: I just married a GC holder and I have an H1B. My husband obtained his GC 1 month ago so he has about ...
A: Shoo Mi, Your COS to F-1 should be approvable under the circumstances provided you do not file any ...
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| deportation | 1/30/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: i was deported in ¨DEC,2008 after a prison term of 20 months.i did not see a lawyer a judge or ...
A: In general yes you do have the right to see an Immigration Judge. But all that depends on your own ...
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| Chainging the Visa statud from L2 to F1 | 1/30/2010 | Ramasamy Krishnan |
Q: I am in USA on L2 Visa and I want to Peruse MPH Degree here in US. I want to Change my Visa Status ...
A: Ravi, 1) Can i change my visa status from L2 to F1 with out travelling back to India for stamping? ...
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| I-140 premium processing and PERM | 1/28/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: My 6 year h1b visa expires in oct 2011.This is including my vacation recapture period. Shall i ...
A: I-140 filing based on approved PERM can be filed through premium processing. You are not required ...
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| Marriage to Green Card holder? | 1/27/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I came in US like a tourist and I meet here my best friend from high school,we had feelings before ...
A: You can get married, but sponsorship by a permanent resident (also known as a green card holder) ...
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| visas | 1/26/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I was approved by labor department and immigration for skilled worker on April 2007 my priority date ...
A: You can check your priority date with the Visa Bulletin. Go to- ...
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| Problem with N 400 | 1/26/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I came to the US in 1998 with a student visa. I was married in 2003 and received my permanent Green ...
A: I am not sure what is going on with your case but something does not sound right. I have never ...
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| Asylee to Citizen | 1/26/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I was granted asylum on sept. 25 2003 and one year later i applied for a green card, which took over ...
A: You should wait for 4 years and 9 months from 02/22/2006 before applying for citizenship, as the ...
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| Traffic violation | 1/24/2010 | Eileen Chun-Fruto |
Q: I have a question. I have 2 traffic violation : one is careless driving and the other one is ran ...
A: Normally, traffic violations are considered petty offenses. However, depending on what part of the ...
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| WAIVER | 1/24/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I have a couple questions I married my husbadn that is a U.S. Citizen...I enter the U.S. illegally ...
A: If your husband is a USC and if your petition has been approved, you should have heard something ...
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| I-130 | 1/22/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: my brother filed my I-130 case AUGUST 2009 and i want to know how my much time it will take to ...
A: Depending on your family status and what country you are from it may take up to 10 years. You can ...
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| US visa | 1/22/2010 | Eileen Chun-Fruto |
Q: I have to pick up my US tourist(visiting) visa before 4/6/2010 from UAE-DUBAI consulate.Now I would ...
A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Babak, There is no limit on how ...
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| petition | 1/20/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: ....should i petition my mother right now or should i wait for a reform to do so? i am 23 years old ...
A: It all depends on how your mom entered the United States. Option 1, if your mother entered the ...
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| H4 to H1 status | 1/19/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I was on H4 status and my spouse company had applied for H4 extension in last year December. ...
A: Another H1B through the same employer (or any other employer) requesting COS from H4 to H1B is ...
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| CSPA | 1/18/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I have a son was visa denied from consular reason was age out he is a derivative of my petition ...
A: The new regulations for the CSPA has everyone so confused right now; even the consular officers. If ...
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| EB-5 Visa | 1/18/2010 | Eileen Chun-Fruto |
Q: Can entrepreneurs who are out of status in the US apply for the EB-5 Visa if their businesses meet ...
A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Lee, No, entrepreneurs cannot ...
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| H4 to H1 status | 1/18/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I was on H4 status and my spouse company had applied for H4 extension in last year December. ...
A: Since you can hold only one status in the U.S. at a time, and the latest action by the USCIS is ...
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| criminal record and naturalization | 1/17/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: i have been married to an american citizen since 2004, still living together with 2 beautifull kids ...
A: You can apply for Citizenship any day after the completion of your probration. Keep good reords af ...
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| application | 1/17/2010 | Eileen Chun-Fruto |
Q: I got my green card 1985 and lived in the US. In 2005 and 2006, each year, I stayed out of the US ...
A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear J, The rule for when you can ...
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| citizenship | 1/17/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I am a US citizen and I sponsored my mother for the green card and she is since 9 years a green card ...
A: I did look over the facts, and the information I gave you is only a general answer. It's up to you ...
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| citizenship | 1/16/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I am a US citizen and I sponsored my mother for the green card and she is since 9 years a green card ...
A: Your mother needs to be careful because it sounds like she has been out side the United States more ...
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| 245 i | 1/15/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: it's about 245i reform. my family is one of those people who's waiting for 245 i extension. when ...
A: 245(i) only means that people can adjust here in the United States with out having to leave to their ...
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| Marriage in deep trouble... need help! | 1/14/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I have a huge problem. I received a temporary green card already through my marriage to a US ...
A: The first thing I would do is report your husband to the FBI immediately. You can not allow him to ...
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| marriage visa | 1/13/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I'm a u.s citizen and my fiance has been deported for 5 yrs to mexico. He's been there for 2 yrs ...
A: First question is why was your husband deported? How do you know he has a 5 year bar not to enter ...
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| US Citizen wants to remarry ex-wife | 1/13/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: Good Day! I am a Naturalized US Citizen, i got my citizenship through marriage. I would like to know ...
A: Yes, you can obtain divorce from your current wife through whom you obtained immigration benefits ...
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| I-90 | 1/11/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I am filing an I-90 for my wife but have a few questions. I am active duty military and get moved ...
A: Your wife's status varies. Was she given a temporary green card ( valid for 2 years only) when you ...
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| H1B married to PR | 1/11/2010 | Ajay K. Arora |
Q: I am a H1B holder and will get married in 2 weeks to my fiance who is a green card holder for 4 ...
A: You would need to maintain valid independent nonimmigrant status if you marry a green card holder; ...
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| I need Information, please !! | 1/10/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I have a B1,B2 visa valid until 2012 that I was issued from Caracas, Venezuela. I have recently ...
A: Your question is very politically involved. First, I would not be able to tell you how much money ...
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| need help.. | 1/10/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I'm a pakistani and was married to my cousin in america. I got V1 visa for 10yrs and stayed in US ...
A: The only other thing you can do is take a copy of your visa, not the original, to the U.S Embassy ...
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| U visa and green card | 1/9/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: If I apply for U visa, would it have any implications on my husband's green card process? ANSWER: ...
A: Your question really needs careful analysis. In general, if you are accusing your husband of ...
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| bench warrant and immigration | 1/9/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: My sister was on a student visa and got a ticket for not having her subway pass while on the subway. ...
A: To be on the safe side , what I would do is mail her a copy of her clearance by mail before she ...
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| need help.. | 1/8/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I'm a pakistani and was married to my cousin in america. I got V1 visa for 10yrs and stayed in US ...
A: You need to look at your I-94 that was issued to you when you came to the United States. The I-94 ...
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| CO sponsorhip | 1/8/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I got married on March 15, 2008 ,and we came to USA IN June 2008. Im U.S. Citizen and my husband is ...
A: To answer your questions? 1.) Your cousin is responsible for the next 10 years or until your husband ...
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| U visa and green card | 1/7/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: If I apply for U visa, would it have any implications on my husband's green card process?
A: I am not clear with your question. Is your husband petitioning you so that you may obtain a green ...
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| Citizenship question | 1/7/2010 | Yasenia Conde |
Q: I have a question about applying for my citizenship. Last year I was caught shoplifting, I was not ...
A: If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, which it sounds like you were, No! it will not affect you. ...
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