| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Is there an oportunity for people like me? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have been a full time student since 1993. I was born in Mexico in 1988 and in the year 1989 (at ...
A: Unfortunately, the only way you can possibly adjust your status is if you marry a U.S. Citizen or if ...
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| Interview based on marriage | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Me and my husband(US citizen) got married 4 months ago and just got a letter scheduling our ...
A: It's really not going to help if you show up to your interview alone since your application is a ...
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| Help with filling out form G-325a | 8/31/2009 |
Q: In form G325a there is a box for the ques "All other names used". I am married and changed my maiden ...
A: Yes, you need to state your maiden name and if you were married before and used another name ...
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| resident alien divorce | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I am a US citizen. I married an illegal alien in 2003. He had been in the US about 20 years ...
A: WOW! All I can think of is that he may be trying to claim cruel and inhumane treatment to obtain ...
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| I-864A, co-sponsor for a distance relative | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I, a citizen, am asked to co-sponsor my cousin's daughter, because the primary sponsor's income is ...
A: You need to file a separate form I-864 along with copies of your 2008, 2007 & 2006 federal taxes. ...
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| legal status | 8/28/2009 |
Q: i have 3 possesions of marijuana been in the country 20 years im 22y/o ive had work permit before ...
A: Are your criminal convictions felonies or misdemeanors? Where you a minor you’re your convictions ...
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| I-130 | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Your question was This is a question from my friend. His dad who entered this country legally and ...
A: Unfortunately, if he was advised of his immigration consequences when he took the plea, he really ...
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| police certificate | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of gathering the documents to be send with my DS-230 forms. I am a Canadian ...
A: Yes, you need to produce a police clearance or police report for any county or country you have ...
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| sponsor for my wife to come to US | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I try to sponsor for my wife from vietnam to come to US. I turn on the application to the INS. But ...
A: You can either get a co-sponsor to assist you with the affidavit of support, Form I-864. Or you can ...
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| Derivative staus for my daughters child? | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a US citizen and I want return to the US with my daughter. She's 15 years old and is not a US ...
A: No, no, no whom ever gave you such information is absolutely incorrect. If you are a U.S. Citizen ...
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| I-130 | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Your question was This is a question from my friend. His dad who entered this country legally and ...
A: Honestly, your question is really involved. But to give you some insight I can tell you this. ...
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| Renewing Green Card | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I'm a permanent residence (not-commuter) and have filed an "I-90" through "E-filing" to “renew an ...
A: No not necessarily. Though, it would have been easier for USCIS to locate your file with the copy. ...
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| immigration issue | 8/19/2009 |
Q: im a long time green card holder with 2 non agravated felonies also prior to 1996 enactment the ...
A: Since I do not know the facts about your case I can only tell you this, Do Not try to renew your ...
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| ewi and i-601 waivers of inadmisability | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i have never left or reentered again i was a minor it was against my will. thanks
A: I really can't tell you what your chances are because it really depends on how you present your ...
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| affidavit of support | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My wife filed I 130 and i filed I 1485 on the basis of marriage. my wife wants to sponsor me but her ...
A: No, you will need a joint sponsor. The affidavit of support requires at least 3 years of tax ...
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| I-130 petition | 8/18/2009 |
Q: MY WIFE WAS GRANTED POLITICAL ASSYLUM IN THE US. SHE FILED I-130 PETITION ON MY BEHALF. IT WAS ...
A: Yes, if your petition is with the NVC you can write them a letter to inquire on your case. The NVC ...
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| Immigration Waiver | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Good morning dear Yasenia, I'm a cuban, permanent resident in USA. My husband (also cuban) has a ...
A: You are correct you can file a Motion to Reopen if you have new evidence or if you were represented ...
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| Green Card Outside USA | 8/17/2009 |
Q: If I have received the green card but I have still unfinished business in my own country, can I ...
A: Yes, you are only allowed to be out of the United States for no more than 6 months during a 1 year ...
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| Green Card arival date | 8/16/2009 |
Q: if I receive a green card (my daughter will be my sponsor) and have permission to live in your ...
A: Yes, it will expire. I believe consulate officials will give you 1 year to arrive here in the ...
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| adjustment of status | 8/16/2009 |
Q: i am having 10 years m/e visa for usa . Recently my sisters petition under 1130 for me got approved ...
A: No, you may not. If the NVC does not have a visa number for your category you will need to wait for ...
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| citizenship | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Can you be denied citizenship if you applied for Medi-cal in California and food stamp. Thanks
A: Food Stamps and Medical are considered public benefits. However, if you have only collected these ...
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| GC application and working on J-1. | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I hope you are doing well. My father filed for a I-130 for me which was approved. I have still not ...
A: Your I-130 is cancelled regardless of you requesting it or not. However, once your visa becomes ...
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| green card cancelation | 8/11/2009 |
Q: i married to cousin she US citizen and i got two years conditional green card. she wasn't happy with ...
A: If your wife has filed for divorce you no longer have a basis for keeping your resident status. ...
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| Immigration Waiver | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Good morning dear Yasenia, I'm a cuban, permanent resident in USA. My husband (also cuban) has a ...
A: I am not sure what kind of waiver you are talking about if he has been ordered removed. Once you ...
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| My baby has american passaport and I have turism visa | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is Mexican he has the American citizen, I came pregnant and I decided to come to my ...
A: Just because you have an American baby does not mean the police will take your baby. So please do ...
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| b1/b2 & 1-94 expiration | 8/9/2009 |
Q: . im going to get married on august 27th, my visa b1/b2 expires on the 6th of september and my 1-94 ...
A: Yes, it is. Your husband can file anytime he wants but being that your visa would have expired by ...
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| price of I-485 and I-430 forms | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i just want to know what is the price of this forms, I-485 and I-430, is there anything else to pay ...
A: The I-485 fee as of right now its $1010 (dollars) and maybe you meant the I-130. That application ...
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| Where and how to report bigamy to INS | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Can I report my wife to immigration for marrying a US citizen in Texas without divorcing me.I was ...
A: You can report suspicious activity to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department. I believe ...
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| Immigration and A Felon | 8/5/2009 |
Q:
A: Hopefully I understood your questions. First, if you have an expired green card the card is no ...
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| Marriage-based Green Card Question | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I need expert advice on my situation. I am a Canadian married to a US citizen - we've been married ...
A: You should have already received a receipt for your fees and even a biometrics appointment. You do ...
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| Affidavit of Support | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I was asked recently by my ex sister-in-law if she can use my last year tax information to sponsor ...
A: The only way you can find out is if you inquire directly with USCIS. You can do so by making an ...
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| US Visa Type R B1/B2 | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Type R B1/B2 visa issued 2000 expires 2010. I would like to visit the US this fall for a ...
A: No, just as long as you are still found admissible by a customs officer you should be okay. Good ...
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| MY DIVORCE | 8/3/2009 |
Q: MY WIFE AND I SEPARATED 3 1/2 YEARS AGO. I STARTED A PROSES TO GET MY WIFE A GREEN CARD. SHE GOT A ...
A: Once her work permit expires she will not be able to work unless she renews it. USCIS will continue ...
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| f2b | 8/2/2009 |
Q: my mom is LPR and filed i130 for me one year ago now my mom is out of usa more than one year and ...
A: Yes, if your mom has lost her legal permanent resident status she can no longer petition for you. ...
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| Interview Timing | 7/30/2009 |
Q: On July 27th, 2009, I received the appointment letter from the National Visa Center (NVC) notifying ...
A: Unfortunately, INA 212(e) makes certain J visa participants ineligible for any type of status; ...
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| citizen daughter sponsoring mother | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I am currently a legal permanent resident. I will be able to apply for citizenship by the end of ...
A: No on the contrary, if you petition for your mother as a U.S.Citizen it will be much simple. ...
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| Can I obtain a visa for the US | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I’m a British citizen living in Thailand. I intend to apply for a visitor’s visa to visit the USA to ...
A: I really don't know the specifics. The answer I gave you is a generalized answer. But remember ...
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| Green Card holder marrying a canadian refuge claimant | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My sister ( a US Green card holder) is getting married to a refuge claimant in Canada. She plans to ...
A: I don't know what her specific plans are but she can not be out of the country for more than 6 ...
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| Apply green card with expired B2 visa | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My Dad came to US several years ago on B2 visitor. I would like to appy green card for him through ...
A: Yes, you can petition for your father but you need to do it as soon as possible. His visa has ...
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| Can I obtain a visa for the US | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I’m a British citizen living in Thailand. I intend to apply for a visitor’s visa to visit the USA to ...
A: It sounds like you are inadmissible to the United States based on your conviction. Convictions do ...
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| permanent resident interview | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I'm political asylum and the next week I'll have a permanent resident interview. I don't speak ...
A: No, I do understand that some officers do not allow family members to serve as interpreters. If I ...
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| visa | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i am a British citizen came to America to visit my boyfriend who is a green card holder ,now i just ...
A: No, not automatically. You and your boyfriend would need to marry and then he needs to petition ...
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| medical bills | 7/23/2009 |
Q: will a medical bill that went to collection affect me getting my greencard?
A: No, your credit score is not a factor USCIS considers when adjudicating an application; or at least ...
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| hardship waver taking too long | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have filed his I-601, with his hardship waiver. He recieved his first appointment ...
A: Unfortunately Anita, No there is nothing you can do. Remember, that the I-601 waivers are approved ...
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| ICE Hold?? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My son father was convicted of sexual assault and did 8 years in the pen! He has been out for a ...
A: Unfortunately, Brandi there is nothing you can do for him even if you are a U.S.Citizen. I can not ...
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| N400 marital history question | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am applying for citizenship soon. I was married once but separated since 5 years. The N400 form ...
A: What you should try to do if you are in fact separated from your husband is get a divorce. That way ...
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| Adjustment | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have been living in the US illegally for the past 20 years.Before the April 30, 2001 my mother ...
A: Based on the information you are providing me it sounds like you will need to adjust your status in ...
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| getting a visa/green card for my mother | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I was formerly a Mexican citizen and became a US citizen about 1 1/2yrs ago, I want to bring my mom ...
A: It sounds like a problem only because if on her birth certificate your mom has one name and on her ...
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| Naturalization | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a LPR since '05. Will file N400 soon. I couple of years ago my wife was denied AOS because of ...
A: No, you should not get divorce. If you want to be on the safe side, use another address other than ...
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| waiver perdon | 7/19/2009 |
Q: how long after the waiver appointment in cd juarez will you know if you been approve or denied. how ...
A: There really is no time frame. After the interview in Cd. Juarez, USCIS will mail the response to ...
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| how long does a spouse take to migrate to US if married to a green card holder. | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i live in bombay,india,got married in sep 05 to a green card holder who had immigrated to US in sep ...
A: If she can now become a U.S. Citizen she should do so. Citizens definitely have the first priority ...
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| shoplifting arrest or conviction? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to apply for citizenship. I have had a green card for almost 20 years. I was arrested ...
A: If you saw a judge and he convicted you to pay fines, etc... It’s a conviction. Be careful, you ...
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| I-601 Waivers | 7/17/2009 |
Q: What does it mean to be in violation of INA section 212 (a)(6) (C) (i) + 212 (i). Is there a waiver ...
A: 212(a)(6)(C)(i)basically means misrepresentation and yes, there is a waiver but you will need to ...
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| filing procedure | 7/16/2009 |
Q: hi there im living in jamaica my mom is in the usa she flie for me and my sis we got leters saying ...
A: you can check for a visa availability through the Department of State web site. ...
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| Spouse Green card | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I was on H1 and my Wife on H4.I applied for my 485 in 2007 And I could not for my wofe I485. Came ...
A: Yes, she can stay here in the United States but once her authorization to stay expires she will be ...
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| possibility of current F-1 visa being invalidated after marriage to a U.S. citizen | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I'm on a F-1 student visa, currently studying in California. I recently got married to a U.S. ...
A: Yes, the consulate officers may revoke your visa even before it expires if they feel that you have ...
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| Name change | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Is it necessary for my wife(US citizen) to change her last prior filling petition for me, for green ...
A: No, name change is not required. What is recommended is that you and your wife have joint accounts ...
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| sponsor | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am a citizen of the us and i file for a K-1 visa for my fiance, but i didnot make enough on my ...
A: As far as sponsoring your fiancé, if you do not meet the income requirements you will need to get ...
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| question | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I received your answer to my question but unfortunately I deleted it without reading it. It was on ...
A: my original answer is as follows: Based on the information you have provided me you should be okay. ...
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| deportation process | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I was a victim of an illegal immigrant who is currently serving a sentence on a felony charge and ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no time frame as to when he will be deported. He may be transferred to ...
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| Type of immigration VISA | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am an Indian citizen of 19 years of age,planning to move to the USA to be with my romantic partner ...
A: All visas’ take for ever with USCIS. Specially, for India. Your best bet would be to try to apply ...
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| COS from B2 to F1 denied - Motion to reopen | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My Change of status application (from B2 to F1) has been denied a few days ago. I am about to file a ...
A: It would be a motion to reconsider. Submit everything and anything you can think of that relates ...
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| Spouse Sponsorship | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I am a US citizen and my spouse and I are in the process of filing the I-130 and I-485 along with ...
A: No, there is no other way around it. If you do not meet the income requirements you can get another ...
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| criminal charges thrown out | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My son was charged with a felony in 1999. He was given 5 years probation but for some reason they ...
A: If your son does not have any legal status, yes! DHS does have the right to detain and deport him if ...
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| K3 visa | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I attended the interview on august 2007 at chenni India for a K3 visa. My wife is an American ...
A: It sounds like Immigration had some doubts on your case and they are conducting further ...
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| Green Card denied | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My wife & I have been married for ten years. About 5 years ago, we applied for her green card but ...
A: Reapplying will not help if your wife was already found inadmissible. If your wife's conviction is ...
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| Applying for citizenship | 3/16/2009 |
Q: How long do I have to wait before I can apply for my citizenship. I got my green card as an asylee. ...
A: You can become a U.S Citizen three months before the five year period is completed. For example, if ...
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| expat with expired passport | 3/16/2009 |
Q: conde, i'm an american (expat) that has been living in mexico for the last six years or so. my ...
A: Yes, you can renew your passport at the nearest U.S. Embassy in Mexico. I do not believe there are ...
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| I 730 | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have more 2 years waiting for brings my family ( I 730 ), I'm here for politician asylum and ...
A: I really couldn't answer that because it depends on when you filed, what country you are from and ...
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| Condicional residence and traveling out of USA | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Hola, mi nombre es Ana Taylor, queremos visitar el Ecuador pero solo tenemos residencia condicional. ...
A: Para salir del país lo único que necesitan son sus tarjetas de residencia condicionales, que no ...
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| Sponsor Green card | 3/15/2009 |
Q: In about two years my wife and me want to live in the United States so we need a green card. We have ...
A: Yes, she can petition for you and your wife. If you are not living in the United States you can ...
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| I-192 | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My parents were recently refused a immigrant visa based on 212(a)(6)(C)(i) & 212(a)(9)(B)(II) ...
A: What you need to do is hire an experienced Immigration Attorney. I do not believe there is a waiver ...
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| Family reunification | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Yasenia! We are out of status for 1 year.The parrents of my husband are in the USA for 3,5 years. We ...
A: Well it all depends on what country you and your husband are from. Based on the category you have ...
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| Getting married in US | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am a US citizen my fiance resides in CR. He has a valid and current B2 visa. We would like to get ...
A: To get married all you need is a picture I.D. He can use his passport. I don't see why you would ...
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| citizenship interview | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am applying for the citizenship interview. Am I right to assume that I will be called to the ...
A: Unfortunately we dont have an answer to that question. It really depends on USCIS. You should ...
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| imigracion | 3/9/2009 |
Q: tengo viviendo en los estados unidos desde la edad de tres anos hoy tengo 24. quisiera saver si hay ...
A: No, por el puro tiempo es dificil ganar un caso. Solamente podrias obtener tu residencia si te pide ...
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| immigration | 3/8/2009 |
Q: my husbands here illegally how do i get him legal?
A: The first thing you need to know is that if your husband entered the U.S. with out inspection, he ...
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| Green Card | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a question concerning the green card. I am a citizen of The Netherlands and I want to move to ...
A: Well it depends how you are granted. Normally, they give you a year to pack your stuff and come to ...
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| Immigration interview | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I'm married to an american citizen but I didn't change my last name.Will this affect our interview ...
A: No, your last name should not be a problem. I do not see how. There are lots of people that keep ...
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| bring my mother and my little brothers | 3/6/2009 |
Q: soy ciudadana americana, y quiero llenar la petición para mi madre, ella tienes dos hijos menores de ...
A: Primero, tienes que llenar la forma I-130, para tu mama. En la I-130 de tu mama indica que ella ...
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| asylee travel document | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I was granted asylum in 2005 and applied for the green card on 2007 which I haven't received it yet, ...
A: No, I do not think its a good idea to travel with any expired documents. If you have not received ...
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| big deportation proble | 3/2/2009 |
Q: in 1989 both my parents entered the U.S. illegaly from mexico in 98 they hired a lawyer to open a ...
A: WOW! Your parent’s case is a hand full. First of all can you prove your parent’s lawyer was a fraud? ...
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| US Visa for EEU citizen | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Iam Swedish ,I have been married to my US citizen husband for 2 years . He has lived with me in ...
A: I do not see why you would have a problem getting a Visa. Not based on your assets. As for how ...
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| I-485 RFE NIW Category | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have applied for NIW and got the I-140 Approval in Apr 2008. Recently, I got an RFE that states: ...
A: Basically, all INS wants is to make sure your job offer still stands. I do not think there is ...
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| affidavit of support | 2/27/2009 |
Q: am doing an invitation to my mother in-law,what documents do we need to include with the affidavit ...
A: You need to include a copy your last 3 years of taxes for sure. If I were you I would make copies ...
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| immigration visa/green card for wife - but no tax forms in last 5 years | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I'm an American living in China. I have been living here and working as an English teacher since ...
A: Usually, when the Petitioner, for what ever reason does not qualify to sponsor the beneficiary, you ...
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| green card | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am an alien resident in USA. It has been 3 yrs it now. My husband has his green card. but my self ...
A: I do not know. There are many different ways a person can get a green card from. Each process is ...
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| Want to Marry an Illegal Alien | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Michigan and I would like to get married to my boyfriend. He entered the US illegally ...
A: As for your marriage, he should be able to marry you with his passport or some type of ...
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| Lottery Green Card | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am an Irish citizen, currently living in Ireland. I got a lottery green ...
A: If you were admitted as a permanent resident you can not be out of the United States for more than 6 ...
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| Household income - form I-864 | 2/25/2009 |
Q: First time I came to the US was with a J1 visa to participate in a work and travel student program ...
A: If your husband qualifies on his own you do not have to add your income. Besides, if you add your ...
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| pregunta | 2/25/2009 |
Q: hola mi pregunta es... Mi novia esta aca en losestados unidos con una visa f1. Yo soy asilado y los ...
A: Si, es muy possible que el oficial de aduanas questione la razon por la que ella viene a los Estados ...
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| Changing last name | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I am am in F1 status and will be marrying my US born boyfriend. After the wedding should I take his ...
A: Either way will work. You can change your last name with all your paperwork if you want or when ...
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| immigration | 2/21/2009 |
Q: S. for 8 years he has been working part time in the U.S. and we got married in 2007 we started to ...
A: 1. The interview can take from 6-12 months after you submitted everything to the NVC. Of course it ...
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| I-130 Dilemma | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My family has been approved to come to the US with an I-130 petition (My grandfather sponsors my ...
A: The I-130 is not an approved visa. It's only an approved family petition. If your relative ...
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| Visa for Parents of an us citizen | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Yesenia, My mother was an usa permanent legal resident, some few years ago she decided she did not ...
A: Honestly, there is no Visa for parents of USC's. All you can do now is 1. try to petition for her ...
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| husban petition | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I submited an I-30 for my husband over 2 years ago and I have not received and answere. I'm a ...
A: It usually does not take that long. If I were you I would make an info pass appointment using the ...
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| Brother in Federal Prison Filing N-600 | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My brother is serving is last nine months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy. My Stepfather who is a ...
A: Definitely, not. I do not know if he was convicted of a felony or even worse an aggravated felony. ...
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| Question on green card | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a close friend in California who has been living there since the early 90s. She came from the ...
A: If your friend has a pending I-485 application she can apply for what is called ADVANCE PAROLE. She ...
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| I 485 | 2/16/2009 |
Q: On August 2008 I added my wife to my I485 application. we got married on April of the same year ...
A: Based on the information you have provided me, it seems like your wife will not have a problem with ...
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| Will my husband have to leave the country? | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I recently got married and are trying to petition my husband for his residency. I went to some ...
A: Yes, Leticia that is true only in part. If your husband entered the U.S. legally, with maybe a ...
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| Green Card, Applicant/petitioner felony conviction | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My husband has filed I-485 with me as beneficiary. He has been in prison convicted of a felony, is ...
A: Your husband needs to submit the certified court disposition for every single one of his arrest. ...
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| Visitor Visa Extension | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am in USA on visitor visa on B1-B2 – my visa over in April 2009 and I would like to stay more and ...
A: As for what proof you can provide to substantiate your request; it basically varies based upon each ...
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| greencard and divorce | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Good morning Yasenia, I have a question involving a Brazilian girl friend of mine with whom I work. ...
A: I am not an attorney so I can not give you legal advice. What I can tell you is that if your friend ...
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| Status Adjustment? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: my husband originally entered the U.S. on a student visa which is currently expired. we have been ...
A: I do not recommend that you file on your own because things might get complicated if you do not ...
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| Consequences?? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I am a Canadian Citizen. This past December '08 I had entered the United States on an I-94 visa ...
A: Your question is very broad. There are a number of things that could happen that I really can't ...
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| Immigration | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My names is Scarlett and I will be turning 20 on September. I was born in New York, but my mom is a ...
A: you can petition your mom when you turn 21. Second, you do not need a lawyer to do the petition. ...
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| Visa from ecuador to U.S.A | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am a U.S.A born citizen, with Ecuadorian relatives. Currently I'm in the process of organizing my ...
A: The first thing you need to do is mail your aunt an invitation to the wedding and a visa invitation ...
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| My husband | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a citizen, and I just got married a month ago, my husband came to the U.S with a visitor visa, ...
A: The forms you need to fill out are long and complicated. I do not recommend you try doing this ...
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| US Immigration | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am a US Citizen. I want to sponsor my five brothers and sisters. Do I need a lawyer? They ask ...
A: No, you do not need a lawyer. Not for the initial petition. You would only need a lawyer is USCIS ...
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| Adjustment of Status after marriage to US citizen | 1/21/2009 |
Q: "hi Ajay My case is an immigration case. I came to the us with my b1/b2 visa(10yrs multiple entry) ...
A: Yes, you can stay in the United States during the pendency of your adjustment of status, however ...
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| BRING MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER HERE | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I AM MARRIED TO A DOMINICAN NATIONAL ( GOT MARRIED IN DR )I HAVE A 4 YR OLD ALSO WITH HERE ! OUR ...
A: As for the fastest and quickest way to get your family to the United Status, honestly there is none. ...
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| Waiver I-601 | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Would it be a wise move to file a waiver of inadmissibility even without the determination from ...
A: No, what would be the basis of your I-601 if you do not know what USCIS has determined about your ...
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| 3/10/bar | 1/15/2009 |
Q: As a hindsight, though my I-130 petition was approved but my I-485 is still pending. I left the U.S. ...
A: I really do not understand what is making you believe that you triggered a 10 year bar, unless USCIS ...
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| Green Card Renewal | 1/14/2009 |
Q: How long is it taking for a routine renewal of a Green Card? My wife has a card that was issued in ...
A: It should not take more than a year for your wife to get her new card. I do know that USCIS will be ...
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| Change of Address on I-130 | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My wife is a beneficiary on a I-130. Her USC brother was petitioner filed on April 2001. Her brother ...
A: Try having his wife re-submit the FOIA request and on Part 2, requesters information there is a box ...
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| Inmigration | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Que tiempo se va a tomar para que mi esposo venga yo lo pedi en june 9 08 y todavia no me a llegado ...
A: Hola Evelyn, La carta de aprobación le va llegar ahorita dependiendo si usted es Ciudadana o ...
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| N400 Interview | 1/10/2009 |
Q: During the Naturalization Interview 3 months ago, I could not answer the interviewer's question ...
A: You sound really concern and you should not be. I have seen cases similar to your case and what ...
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| filling I-290b | 1/9/2009 |
Q: i received a denial letter from uscis, for my change of status from b2 to f1 reason is there is a ...
A: You can certainly file your own MTR, but what argument would you make now that you did not make ...
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| marriage to USC | 1/9/2009 |
Q: my COS from J1 to B2 has been denied after 5 months.i have a 30 days to leave the country.but my US ...
A: What ever you decide to do it will take time. If you go back home and have your boyfriend apply for ...
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| Husbands Green Card Status | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am an American Citizen married to a Sri Lankan with a British passport. We have been married for ...
A: A green card holder can not be out of the U.S. for more than 6 months. If your husband has been out ...
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| ss# and drivers license | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i am in america on a work visa from brazil my drivers license has just expired. The state of nc ...
A: Unfortunately, every year different states are adopting what they call anti-immigrant laws. To ...
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| voluntary deportation | 1/5/2009 |
Q: my nephew got a waiver for voluntary deportation. If he decides not to leave the US after he shows ...
A: I am not a lawyer and I can not give you legal advice, but what I can tell you is that ICE will know ...
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| Need your guidance | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am on L2 visa , currently on holiday in India . Now I wish to take my mother also to US on B2 visa ...
A: You mother does not need to show your I-94 to apply for her B2 Visa. Her case is separate from ...
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| Sporcering my mom | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am 22 and single with two kids. I am a us citizen, I want sponser my mom who has been in the us ...
A: You can certainly petition for your mother at any time just as long she meets certain requirements. ...
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| how long does the national visa center take | 1/1/2009 |
Q: How long does the national visa center typically take to contact a person after they have received ...
A: If you have a case number from the National Visa Center you can call or e-mail them. The number to ...
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| Green Card Revocation | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Under what conditions can a green card be revoked? Also, once it's revoked what happens, ie do they ...
A: To answer your question there are tons of reasons why Legal Permanent Residents loose their status. ...
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| Petition for step child | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was pregnant as a teenager and moved to the us afterwords. I married my husband in 2005. he filed ...
A: The worse they can do is require you and your child to take a DNA test. Good Luck Yasenia Conde ...
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| marriage visa | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I am a us citizen. My fiance is a citizen of india, bt is coming here on a tourist visa in a few ...
A: You can petition for your husband while he is here in the U.S. but at some point his visa will ...
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| Im F1 student and my brother is american citizen | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Im F1 student in good status and my brother is an american citizin can i file to get green card ...
A: Yes, your brother can petition for you but the wait is of about 7 to 10 years depending what country ...
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| Birth Certificate on interview | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have my first immigration interview in one month(Green Card through the marriage to ...
A: It is safer to have the original because they may and may not request it. Try getting a copy ...
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| Immigration TPS. Two misdemaenors | 12/24/2008 |
Q: My brother has had TPS [temporary protective status] since 2001, this year in 2008 , on our ...
A: It sounds like both charges were misdemeanors and Yes, 2 misdemeanors or 1 felony will disqualify ...
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| immgration hold | 12/23/2008 |
Q: a immagration hold on him what does that mean
A: That means the person is subject to Immigration review by ICE. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
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| Sponsoring parent | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I am a naturalized US citizen sponsoring my mother who is visiting me on a b1/b2 visa. I submitted ...
A: If your mother’s I-94 expires before her I-485 is approved, yes, technically she will be out of ...
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| effect of simple assault on naturalization | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am filling out the N-400 for my wife for her naturalization. We are concerned about the ...
A: If your wife was only arrested and not convicted you have nothing to worry about. Yes, USCIS may ...
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| Can an international (F-1) student sue a school? | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I'm an international (F-1) student in Illinois. I thought I completed an Associate Degree program, ...
A: Yes, you can certainly file a consumer complaint with the attorney general, that's for sure. You ...
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| Re-entry after Deportation | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My finance was deported 8 years ago and was given a 5 year ban which has expired... i was planning ...
A: It really depends why he was deported and who deported him. Was it Immigration officials or was it ...
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| 2nd interview | 12/18/2008 |
Q: what could happen if my wife and my babay don't show up to the second interview to remove my ...
A: I really can't tell you because all case's are treated on a case by case basis. But if the officer ...
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| citizenship interview | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have heard that if a person, who is older than 65 and has been a permanent resident of the US for ...
A: You are correct. The special consideration under the circumstances you described is that the person ...
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| My wifes green card | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My wife and I were married in Belize. She is from Honduras. I did all the paperwork and ...
A: Your wife can either keep renewing her green card or she can become a U.S. Citizen by applying for ...
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| k-1 | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i came here on k-1 visa 5 months back and i married with my fiance within 90 days but now he wants ...
A: You may want to speak to a lawyer or a non profit organization that deals with immigration issues. ...
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| work permit | 12/14/2008 |
Q: a friend of mine came in with I-94 he was parolled in. he is now married to a us citizen. he once ...
A: As for how long it takes, it really depends on the service center that is reviewing the case. On ...
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| work permit | 12/13/2008 |
Q: a friend of mine came in with I-94 he was parolled in. he is now married to a us citizen. he once ...
A: No not yet. In order for him to apply for a work permit he needs to be entitled to one; even if he ...
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| About approved VAWA's and Children's Status for College | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My mother, after a long time of abuse, filled out a VAWA petition against my LPR stepfather, and ...
A: Based on the information you provided me, it seems you and your mother may be eligible to apply for ...
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| immigration question | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Im a us citizen my husbands from pakistan a year ago i filed a petition for him not knowing he had a ...
A: Your situation is complicated and delicate. If your husband was previously deported it will be ...
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| filing for I-130 amd I-485 questions | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My husband is a Canadian citizen who entered the U.S. legally with a TN visa on july 24th, 2007. His ...
A: What ever you answer Immigration will know or find out. It's best to put down the expiration date ...
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| deportation after conviction | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My brother was recently convicted to 17 yrs for a sex crime. We would like for him to be deported ...
A: Unfortunately, No, you can not have your brother immediately deported. He has to complete the terms ...
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| filing a I 130 | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend of 2 years is currently visiting me from his home country of Turkey (I'm a US citizen). ...
A: Your question is a little involved but I will answer them as clear as possible to try to give you a ...
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| working permit renewal | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I married to US citizen and I filed my I-485 almost year ago. My case is still pending. And my ...
A: Yes, you should renew your work permit. The fee for Immigration is $340 and also mail 2 passport ...
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| Deciding on the best Visa for my Fiance | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My wife to be can currently travel back and forth on a business visa. We have met here 3 times. I ...
A: Unfortunately, I can not tell you what to do for the simple fact that only you can decide what's ...
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| Deportation risk? | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am planning to travel on a valid passport on a domestic flight to Florida. I will not be carrying ...
A: It sounds like right now you our out of legal status. In other words your right to be in the ...
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| 2 year conditional residence status | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I've been married for almost 3 years to US sitizen.I am going to file my I-485 now.I know that you ...
A: Unfortunately not. You will be issued a conditional green card for 2 years. After the 2 years you ...
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| how to extend visa | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am from India and currently here in USA on Visitor visa. I have permission to stay for 6months, ...
A: As for how long it will take them to give you an answer, I really don't know the answer to that ...
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| Green Card and divorce | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I am a permanent resident, I received my 10 year card through marriage a few months ago. I married ...
A: Truthfully, I do not know. What I can tell you is that she may certainly try to revoke your card, ...
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| how to extend visa | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I am from India and currently here in USA on Visitor visa. I have permission to stay for 6months, ...
A: Yes, you can try to extend your time here. You need to do the following- 1. File form I-539, 4 to ...
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| immigration, I-864 exemption | 11/27/2008 |
Q: two years ago, when I was still a legal resident of the U.S, I placed a petition for my three-year ...
A: No you are not exempt from filing form I-864 for your daughter’s petition. The purpose of the ...
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| removing conditional visa | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I came to USA in aug 07 on k1 visa married my girldfriend and now hav e 2 year temp green ...
A: I think you are confused. You do not have a Visa you have a conditional resident card. No, you can ...
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| tourist visa while K3 is under process | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Can i apply for a tourist visa while my I-130 is under approval for short term travel to the US? I ...
A: Yes, you can apply but there is a high probability that you will be denied since you have an I-130 ...
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| Visa change | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My current visa status in USA is F1/OPT. my question is I have a son born this month and he will be ...
A: No, you are not able to get any benefits directly deriving from your son as of right now. He will ...
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| Ready to apply for GC based on marriage - Asylee married to US Citizen | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a US Citizen and my husband is an asylee. He arrived to US by crossing the Mexico border (EWI). ...
A: Okay, so he entered the U.S Illegally through Mexico and he was granted Asylum in court, correct? ...
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| change my Usa Immigration petitions F1 to F3 | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I am unmarried Son Of US Citizen .My US Citizen Father Put Immigration petitions File F1 in Oct ...
A: According to the NVC visa bulletin you have about 2 more years to go. They are working on the May ...
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| Have B2 visa and married to USA citizen | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My B2 expired in July 2008 and I applied for the extension of B2 during May 2008. I married during ...
A: It really depends on what you plan to do. 1. Are you going to apply here in the U.S. or 2. Are you ...
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| Waiting time for I-130 | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen applying I-130 for my wife who is F1 student. My question is: to prove the bona ...
A: It really depends on the officer reviewing the case. For some it’s enough for some its not. ...
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| Green Card | 10/20/2008 |
Q: My non resident alien UK spouse has been approved for a green card to the point where the next step ...
A: She has not yet been approved. What they are doing is processing her application accordingly. As ...
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| Affidavit of Support (form I-864) | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My brother's F2B petition had been approved and he chosed me to be his agent here in the U.S. to ...
A: Since your father is the petitioner he needs to submit an I-864 regardless. You can be the ...
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| Marriage | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Hola Yesenia antes que nada quiero agradecerte por tomarte el tiempo de leer y contestar nuestras ...
A: Hola Annette, Lo más fácil seria que se casen por la iglesia y al civil en México. Después de ...
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| Re: I-106 and Hardship | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I have been married since 2001 and have 2 daughters together, ages 5 and 3. He was ...
A: In my opinion yes it is enough hardship for him to be approved. But I am not a Consular Officer and ...
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| immigration | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I sponsored my parents who are not citizens. And they arrived yesterday on an immigrant visa. ( I ...
A: Yes it is. IR5 means Immediate Relative, category 5. If they do not receive their green cards in ...
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| How to sponsor a spouse with overstayed B1/2 visa | 10/15/2008 |
Q: a lady friend of mine who is a US citizen got married to a Mexico man who entered into the US with ...
A: No your friend’s husband does not have to leave the country to adjust his status because he was ...
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| L1 Visa Holder Marriage | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I am getting L1 visa ...however If i get married after getting my L1 visa (Means I will be unmaried ...
A: To avoid any conflicts of interest. Try to get married before you are granted your L1 visa. ...
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| Help | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is in jail right now for a failure to appear charge as well as being illegal. He had ...
A: In general you can marry him and then petition for him. Are you a U.S. Citizen. When will your ...
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| undocumented parent | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to get some information regarding sponsoring a parent for citizenship to the US. ...
A: As things stand right now your parents would have to travel to their home country to be able to ...
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| Can I still change my status? Out status student | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am a recent graduate under OPT. My OPT started on July 1st and I haven't been able to find a job ...
A: How long have you been in the United States and under what status were you admitted the last time ...
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| I-130 Approved | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I just received the approval for the I-130 petition for my husband who lives in the Dominican ...
A: You should be receiving a fee bill within about 30 days or so and if not contact the National Visa ...
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| Marrying a Mexican woman in the US who has a Travel and Business Visa | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My fiance (from Mexico) has a travel and business visa to the US. We want to marry as soon as ...
A: It really depends on what you decide to do. If she marries you here and goes back to Mexico you ...
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| b1/b2 visa overstay and passport expired | 10/4/2008 |
Q: im not sure how im going to explain my situation. I came here on a B1/B2 visa in 2000. I got a job ...
A: You are right I am not to familiar with work visas. However, the offer you have been made does not ...
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| green card reentry | 10/4/2008 |
Q: i have been a green card holder for the past 2 1/2 years and i a m planning to live in australia ...
A: Yes, there is a high possibility that you will be denied Legal Permanent Residency in the future. ...
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| Father or US Citizen | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My uncle is married with 4 U.S. citizen children. His oldest daughter Joanna is 19. My question is: ...
A: Definitely, it would be faster if his daughter petitions for him. The sister petitioning for him ...
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| Marriage to an illegal Mexicana | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have been living with my fiance, Yesenia coincidentally, for 3 years, We would like to get ...
A: I don't understand what your question is? As for getting married, you can marry your fiance even if ...
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| i 539 | 9/26/2008 |
Q: (my english is not so god, sorry) hi! my question is, is necesary send my original i-94 for a ...
A: Just mail a copy. Front and back. Mail everything via certified mail so that you can have records. ...
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| 1722 letter | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My mom is applying for her citizenship and received a letter in the mail to submit an original 1722 ...
A: I don't really understand your question. Usually, if the person is a homemaker and does not file ...
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| I-130 | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Within the past year my boyfriend(now husband) was arrested for being an unlawful alien he was 3 ...
A: Yes he will need what is called an I-601, waiver. The purpose of that waiver is to request ...
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| change last name | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Hola, estoy casada con us citizen hace 5 anios mi green card esta con el apellido de mi esposo pero ...
A: No le sabría decir con seguridad, pero tengo entendido que para residentes permanentes son muy ...
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| sponsored visa | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my husband's brother is in uSA and is a permananet resident now .How much time would be required for ...
A: If he is a permanent resident he can not petition for his siblings or parents, only his children and ...
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| Immigration marriage | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen engaged to someone from New Zealand. We have recently learned that we are ...
A: I do not know what you mean by travel visa because all visas are for that purpose. If your ...
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| aggravated trespass in california. | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I recently plead guilty to an aggravated trespass in los angeles, ca penal code 602.5(b), I am a ...
A: According to my reference books PC 605.5 does not have any immigration consequences however, I do ...
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| Live in Canada and want to Marry my US fiancee | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I currently live in Canada, and my fiancee lives in Florida. We want to get married and live in ...
A: Either way you apply, either here in the U.S. or through the U.S. embassy in Canada should be fine. ...
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| 3 yr probation on misdemeanor charge | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Can my Friend apply for citizenship in California while on 3 years probation for misdemeanor charge ...
A: To answer your question, No, he can not be in any sort, type, or under any probation terms when ...
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| Cancelling 1-485 case | 9/10/2008 |
Q: my brother brought a girl, the mother of his child, from the Dominican Republic and got marry in ...
A: Wow Candida, That's a tough one. I really do not know how to withdraw the financial obligration ...
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| Death of petitioner | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My mom (petitioner) past away in April of 2006. The filing for my older brother and myself was ...
A: I have never used this site as a user only as an expert and I discussed this topic with someone ...
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| Marriage to foreign national | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend had lived in the states for approximately 10 years. He left for Venezuela his home ...
A: If he overstayed on his visitors Visa, he will definitely not be admitted back to the United States. ...
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| Cancelling a green card | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Well i applied for my wife and now she is here from Pakistan...She got here in Tx in March...but now ...
A: I really do not have a direct answer for you, but my suggestion would be that you report her to ...
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| Cancelling 1-485 case | 9/5/2008 |
Q: my brother brought a girl, the mother of his child, from the Dominican Republic and got marry in ...
A: Your brother needs to contact USCIS immediately and he needs to withdraw the application. As far as ...
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| Physical presence requirement clarification | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Could you please clarify for me the 'physical presence' requirement for naturalization? Because ...
A: If you are a legal permanent resident you are not suppose to be out of the country for more than 6 ...
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| ice hold | 9/1/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend is in jail, his only charge was driving without a license. he has never had a felony or ...
A: Usually, if the person has an ICE hold he will be picked up. They will not release him because he ...
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| Denial of I-485 | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I am married to an American citizen and applied for my I-485 and was denied due to not sending an ...
A: Wow, you have a hand full. If your I-485 was denied more than likely they will place you in ...
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| marriage and immigration | 8/28/2008 |
Q: i have developed a deep and meaningful relationship with a woman in Vietnam. I would like very much ...
A: You can either have her apply for a k1 fiance visa now or travel to Vietnam, marry her and then have ...
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| UK/US marriage | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My fiance is a UK citizen, and we would like to be together in the States as soon as possible. It ...
A: Well if you do not make enough or do not work because you are a full time student you can always get ...
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| Filling Out Form G-325A | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have couple questions in filling out G-325A form in relate to the petition I-130 for my sister. I ...
A: I am an immigration paralegal and I work for an Immigration Law firm. In the years of experience ...
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| Getting back a $10K Immigration Bond | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My immigrant wife has been out on an ICE Order of Supervision and $10,000 immigration bond since ...
A: As far as your money, you need to contact your bond company to see what their procedure is to get ...
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| I130 Approval | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am Dharmesh From India. My wife has filled up my I130 petition in February 2008 on LPR base. In ...
A: I really do not understand what the National Visa Center has told you but if your wife is already a ...
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| Ordered Removed, but Stayed | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My situation is somewhat complicated, but I will try to make my question brief. My husband is from ...
A: As for the children, yes they can be used as an excuse for not leaving however the children would ...
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| marriage and divorce | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I got marry and divorce while waiting on my green card my mother who is a citizen file for me in ...
A: Make an info pass appointment and inquire on your case a.s.a.p. or you can also call 1-800-375-5283. ...
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| UK/US marriage | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My fiance is a UK citizen, and we would like to be together in the States as soon as possible. It ...
A: Yes there is a possibility that if he does not have a return flight home that he will be denied ...
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| changing Permanent Residency to Tourist Visa | 8/17/2008 |
Q: A few years ago, my husband (a naturalized citizen) applied for his parents to obtain US permanent ...
A: If they have been out of the country for 8 months, there is a possibility that they will not be ...
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| best way to apply green card for parents on B-2 | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My parents are on a B-2 visa. I am a US citizen and wish to apply a green card for my parents. They ...
A: Not to long ago we had a case like similar to yours. You can petition for them now that they are ...
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| Adult Daughter of US Citizen with F1 Visa | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I've moved to the US last year with a F1 Visa to study (fulltime) in order to get my Masters. My ...
A: In your case it's probably not a good idea to file for adjustment of status now. If you are on a ...
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| Ordered Removed, but Stayed | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My situation is somewhat complicated, but I will try to make my question brief. My husband is from ...
A: There is no good or bad strategy in his case. It's about a hell of a good excuse for him not ...
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| resident t to citizen | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I will be completing five years as a permanent resident January 2009. When should I start filing for ...
A: You can apply for Citizenship now if you are ready. The process can take any were from a couple ...
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| Revoking Green Card Sponsorship | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a US citizen who sponsored a green card for my 17 year old stepson (he will be 18 on 09/19/08) ...
A: If your step son was already granted there is not much you can do. You would be able to withdraw ...
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| Daughter-In-Law | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Ms. Conde, My son's wife was born in Juarez, Mexico and came to the US with her mother ...
A: Sorry I took so long to respond. I had an emergency to take care of and I couldn't even get to a ...
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| Filed I-130 in Feb. 2008 still waiting for approval | 8/16/2008 |
Q: S. born citizen. My husband lives in the Dominican Republic and I filed the I-130 petition. It was ...
A: Yes, you can have your husband apply for a K3 visa. However you must first submit form I-129F, ...
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| I-20 change of status from cancelled to active before entering the US? | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Tengo a mi hijo de 7 anos que se le otorgo una forma I-20 pero que la escuela solicito un change to ...
A: Hola Luis, El niño tiene que tener algo aprobado o vigente. Si la I-20 esta pendiente no lo ban ...
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| I-94 Extension | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the US providing training in a new software system. I work for a software company ...
A: Yes, you can stay after the I-94 has expired for "I believe an additional 30 days", however it is ...
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| carta de perdon | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my brother is asking me to give him a letter for his wife regarding el perdon stating that I know ...
A: If it's a reference letter he is asking for it should be a formal letter addressed to either USCIS ...
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| Daughter-In-Law | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Ms. Conde, My son's wife was born in Juarez, Mexico and came to the US with her mother ...
A: Before I answer your question do you know if your daughter in law was ever petitioned by her ...
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| Canceling green card interview thru marriage | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a green card interview through marriage next week, but I have to cancel it due to unexpected ...
A: None of what you mention will happen. You can not however continue to wait. Make an info pass ...
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| Marrying an Undocumented Alien | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning on getting married. He is undocumented from Mexico. He has been in the ...
A: If you try to apply in Mexico it will take about a year or so. Most of my clients do not do it ...
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| Marrying an Undocumented Alien | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning on getting married. He is undocumented from Mexico. He has been in the ...
A: If your fiancé entered without inspection he will need to adjust his status at the U.S. Embassy in ...
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| Marriage while visiting on VWP | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend will be coming to California in November. We plan to marry while she is here and apply ...
A: If your girlfriend comes to the U.S. marry you and then you apply for her green card; upon returning ...
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| Marrying an Undocumented Alien | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning on getting married. He is undocumented from Mexico. He has been in the ...
A: Don’t e-mail me I accidentally pressed the wrong button. I have a question before I can answer ...
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| good morale and character | 8/12/2008 |
Q: back in jan 2000 i was arrested for assault ( had an argument with my ex girl-friend we lived ...
A: In Virginia there are four types of Misdemeanors, class 1 being the serious one. If the attorney's ...
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| Marriage while visiting on VWP | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend will be coming to California in November. We plan to marry while she is here and apply ...
A: What you and your girlfriend are trying to do is not a good idea. She may not even be admitted if ...
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| Naturalization Interview | 8/12/2008 |
Q: 2 weeks ago I received an email from USCIS stating tha tI have an interview on Aug 18. The email ...
A: The e-mail you received from USCIS, should be sufficient. However, it may not have the location and ...
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| conditional green card | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I sponsored my spouse for P.R. status through marriage. He's a Canadian citizen. Soon after he ...
A: No, if he applies through other means that's fine. Being that you are now divorce and he is not ...
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| pending case for so long | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I did two interviews last was march 2007 I have been married for 6years and file in I 485 for 4years ...
A: That's a tough one because other than the info passes there is really not a whole lot you can do. ...
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| change of status | 8/12/2008 |
Q: im presently in the US on a b1/b2 multiple entry visa. can i apply for an extension of my stay? And ...
A: You can definitely file for an extension if you haven’t filed for one already. Maximum time you ...
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| good morale and character | 8/12/2008 |
Q: back in jan 2000 i was arrested for assault ( had an argument with my ex girl-friend we lived ...
A: Your answer will really depend if it was a misdemeanor or a felony. If it was a felony, you will ...
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| marry in ecuador or the states | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen and I live and work in Ecuador and would like to marry my boyfriend. I was hoping ...
A: You can basically marry anywhere you want. However, for immigration purposes I would marry in the ...
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| family based | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My passport, B1/B2 visa and i-94 all expired about 4 years ago. I-539 was filed and was approved ...
A: Truthfully, I can’t answer your question because I do not know what your lawyer based your I-360 on. ...
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| Grace Period to Adjust Status | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Im in a F1 status, my OPT expired on July 14th, I got married on May and I'm about to apply for ...
A: Yes they can only if your husbands step father filed joint taxes with his wife. You should not be ...
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| Offered a Job and could I work? | 8/11/2008 |
Q: appreciate what your doing for all of us, me included...I got married with an American citizen 5 ...
A: No, you are not able to work with out some type of authorization from Immigration. If you filed ...
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| citizenship name change | 8/11/2008 |
Q: hola me llamo lidia,recientemente fui ala entrevista para mi ciudadania y pase, pero como me cambie ...
A: Ola Lidia, Felicidades, para contestar su pregunta, SI el proceso se va a tardar un poquito más ...
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| Immigration question | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My brother met a woman in his native country of Syria and brought her to the USA on a K-1 visa. ...
A: I really can't answer your question because it seems your sister in law never did get her green ...
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| VAWA - Immigration Fraud | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me who I should contact to report fraud. The mother of my daughter ...
A: Wow! I do not know where to begin. Well, first if she can't prove she was ever married to you she ...
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| spouse visa | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My husband filed the I-130 for me in May 2007 at that time he was a green card holder. He is now a ...
A: It should not take more than 90 days, but it also depends on where you live and what service center ...
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| petition for my stepdaughter | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I been married to my husband for 8yrs I am a US citizen, and I will like to bring my stepdaughter ...
A: You can petition for your step daughter as if she was your biological daughter. Why? Because your ...
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| Immigration issue: Peruvian law | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Greetings. I am a US citizen living in NJ. My boyfriend arrived on a Visa in 2005 which has since ...
A: Any foreign divorce is recognized by INS, especially when the person that is trying to apply can’t ...
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| H4 and B1/B2 | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I just have a question, i have a friend who already had a b1/b2 tourist visa but when she moved here ...
A: It really depends. If she overstayed using her H4 Visa there may be a possibility of her being ...
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| form I-485 | 8/8/2008 |
Q: i am a British citizen married to an American citizen. my husband filed the I-130 petition for alien ...
A: No there is no deadline for the I-485 to be filed. However, since your visa is expired you are ...
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| Immigration advice | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I came to the US on a F1 visa but violated the conditions when I left school due to financial ...
A: Yes, USCIS will want you to prove that you do have a bonafied marriage. You may be asked for ...
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| Grace Period to Adjust Status | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Im in a F1 status, my OPT expired on July 14th, I got married on May and I'm about to apply for ...
A: I do not believe there is a grace period to apply for Adjustment of Status. Technically, right now ...
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| immigration | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I filed a petition for my husband for a permanent resident card (green card), we went to our first ...
A: First of all where is your husband at? When he submitted his waiver what instructions was he given? ...
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| Ciudad Juarez | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My husband is waiting for his appointment in Cuidad Juarez, I have heard rumors that the ...
A: What everyone is telling you is absolutely correct. If your husband has an appointment in Ciudad ...
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| immigration | 8/7/2008 |
Q: sir MY BROTHER WHO IS CITIZEN OF US HAS FILLED IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVES ON 5TH MARCH 2001. ...
A: I checked the Visa bulletin for you and for India; they are barely processing cases from Feb of ...
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| girlfriend visits on a B-2 visa...Now mariage? | 8/7/2008 |
Q: my gf is from Brazil and has a valid multi-entry B-2 tourist visa and I am a US citizen. I have ...
A: If you need my help you can always reach me on my web site at condelegalsolutions.com or if you live ...
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| Substitution of sponsor when original sponsor dies | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a similar situation to the one brought up by a gentleman by the name of Victor on a couple of ...
A: There is no specific format to request the Humanitarian Exception, however is does have to be ...
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| immigration issue | 8/6/2008 |
Q: my fiance is illegal immigrant over stayed for 8 years but has valid social security no,bank ...
A: Ok, well since you are a green card holder the wait for him to get his green card will be longer. ...
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| girlfriend visits on a B-2 visa...Now mariage? | 8/6/2008 |
Q: my gf is from Brazil and has a valid multi-entry B-2 tourist visa and I am a US citizen. I have ...
A: I think your second option would be the best. Marry her here in the U.S. and petition for her here ...
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| immigration issue | 8/6/2008 |
Q: my fiance is illegal immigrant over stayed for 8 years but has valid social security no,bank ...
A: Yes, you can help your fiancé get his legal status together. It will all depend on your status. Are ...
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| Immigrant Visa for Siblings | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I've found your previous responses very useful. Can my brothers use the visa numbers available if ...
A: Well I have a client that is going through something similar right now. In her case USCIS is ...
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| DUI, Green Card. | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I'm an irish Citizen and green card holder since 1993. I got a DUI in 2000 (simple DUI) and arrested ...
A: You shouldn't have a problem becoming a Citizen. DUI's are easily overcome for immigration ...
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| USCIS Interpretation of IIRIRA to 245(i) | 8/5/2008 |
Q: How does USCIS treat entry(ies) without inspection prior to IIRIRA effective date of April 1, 1997. ...
A: I think you have done good research and you are stressing your self for nothing. If you are ...
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| Return Visit | 8/5/2008 |
Q: If an illegal immigrant returns to his/her country, can they ever come back to the US to visit? ...
A: Yes, they can return to the U.S. and visit, however they would need to apply for a b1/b2 visa and ...
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| Permanent residency & employment | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am a MD with licebsure to practice in MA after my residency---I was hired by a hospital on H1b ...
A: You can remain in the U.S while your applications are pending, however as far as practicing ...
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| Approved I-130 before petitioner died | 8/4/2008 |
Q: this is about my siblings (7) My dad's petitions on their behalf were approved back in 1991, he was ...
A: The first thing you need to do is have your siblings file for what is called a Humanitarian ...
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| ICE hold | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My fiance was put on an ICE hold last weekend. He does have a few charges against him they are as ...
A: The first thing you need to do is try to avoid your fiancés deportation. Once deported, brining ...
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| EAD NO ISSUED AFTER 90 DAYS | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I file I 765 EAD and at the same time I file I485 adjust status receipt date april 07 2008.it has ...
A: Did you make an info-pass appointment? Once you go to your appointment I suggest you take all your ...
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| I-601 waiver | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a question about hardship waiver for you.I am NYS licensed registered nurse but i was denied ...
A: Your question is not to clear for me to answer. It sounds like you were applying abroad to enter ...
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| Regarding H1 Rejected due to Employer | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My H1 petition is for 2007 and rejected on aug 2008 due to Consulate said that My petitioner does ...
A: Yes, you are still able to apply for another Visa at any time. However, the only problem is that ...
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| Marriage Visa or just get married in U.S. | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am a U.S. citizen and would like to marry my girlfriend. She is Chinese but has no problem ...
A: First I apologize if I took to long to respond. I read your question carefully and it seems ...
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| intreview in ciudad juarez | 8/1/2008 |
Q: my intreview is on sep.8th,2008 i am merried to a citizen i was brought to the USA when i was about ...
A: No, actually it’s a little bit more complicated than a pardon letter. What will happen is that ...
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| h1 visa 2008 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: here is my situation. I am work for company A in India. This company filed h1 for me. has come in ...
A: Last time I checked that was not possible. At this point you need to decide which company will ...
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| Get new I-94 | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Let me describe the situation again. I am visiting the USA on a B2 visa, and my I-94 will expire ...
A: The problem is that they will not issue you a new one no matter what. Because you are not from ...
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| Get new I-94 | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Let me describe the situation again. I am visiting the USA on a B2 visa, and my I-94 will expire ...
A: I am sorry but I checked double checked our Law Books and they state that you can not go to ...
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| US citizen wants to marry UK citizen in California, but live in the UK | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am a US Citizen and plan to marry a UK citizen. After we marry I plan to move to the UK. He is ...
A: If he has a B2 Visa he can come to the United States, marry you and then he needs to depart. If he ...
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| greencard through marriage | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i am an Australian citizen and my wife is a u.s citizen. We were together for a while traveling back ...
A: To apply you usually have to do it by mail, depending on the state you live in. I do not believe ...
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| plz c this | 7/31/2008 |
Q: my husband iz L1 i want to go on L2 now the officer interviewed me an said as ur husband went on ...
A: I do not really understand the question because I am not clear if your husband currently has an L1 ...
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| hi, i have a question | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who's b/f is brazilian and she's pregnant with his kid. they've been together for 2 ...
A: He may not need to go back if he entered the United States legally. Usually, applicants are required ...
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| greencard through marriage | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i am an Australian citizen and my wife is a u.s citizen. We were together for a while traveling back ...
A: No the I-485A is not needed. And yes on part 1 of the application you will write your I-94 ...
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| Marriage/Divorce Immigration Issues | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Pls help? I am on h4 visa , it is valid till June 2009. My husband has filed a divorce, i did not ...
A: If your husband has filed for divorce and has withdrawn your I-485 application you are no longer ...
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| greencard through marriage | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i am an Australian citizen and my wife is a u.s citizen. We were together for a while traveling back ...
A: You should be fine to adjust your status here in the United States. Just make sure you have proof of ...
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| Matrimonio con Cubana | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Doctora, Por que se suele afirmar que para efectos migratorios es mejor casarse con una persona de ...
A: La verdad nunca he escuchado de eso. En mi opinión es mejor casarse con un Ciudadano Americano que ...
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| Tax Returns | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am approaching my 5th year and would like to file for naturalization. However, come January 2009 ...
A: Yes and No, not having your taxes can affect your Naturalization process. As a Resident you are ...
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