Can Deportation of Mother be Stopped? I have had a green card for 5 years. My naturalization interview is scheduled on January 10, 2010. Is it possible to stop deportation of my mother if her removal proceeding is pending and her individual hearing is scheduled before that date in an Immigration court (her employment based I-485 was denied)? Will I …
December 13, 2010: Going Abroad to Marry Boyfriend, Can She Bring Him Back?
Going Abroad to Marry Boyfriend, Can She Bring Him Back? My boyfriend came to the United States when he was 8 years old with his Mom on a visa. They overstayed the visa and he recently moved back to his country almost a year ago. I am soon going to his country and we’re going to get married. Will I …
December 6, 2010: Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing I recently sent in my Adjustment of Status Application. How long does it take for all the documents to be sent to the U.S. Embassy overseas? I am the petitioner for my husband and I sent the AOS along with my husband’s required documentation to the National Visa Center in NH. I just wanted …
November 29, 2010: Adjustment of Status while in Removal Proceedings.
Adjustment of Status while in Removal Proceedings I am a United States Citizen. My fiancee who overstayed her B1 Visa was ordered to immigration court in December of 2008 to begin a hearing on deportation in Georgia. We got married in April 2009. After reviewing our case, the Immigration Judge set a court date for March 2011 to allow us …
November 22, 2010: What Affect Will Aggravated Assault Conviction Have on this LPR?
What Affect Will Aggravated Assault Conviction Have on This LPR? My boyfriend has been a legal permanent resident for 21 years. He was recently arrested for aggravated assault against his brothers. In doing research online I have found many sources saying that he can be deported under certain circumstances. The first offer by the prosecutor was deferred adjudication for 3 …
November 15, 2010: How Long Will Permanent Residency Take Through Marriage?
How Long Will Permanent Residency Take Through Marriage? Hello, I’m an American citizen. I am graduating from high school and am going to join the Navy as an Officer. I am going to college first. My girlfriend is in my graduating class, but she is an illegal with an overstayed visa. I have known her and we have been a …
November 8, 2010: What Affect Will a Drug Conviction Have Here?
What Affect Will a Drug Conviction Have Here? What effect would my husband’s drug conviction from 1995 have on my filing?— Anonymous More facts are need to accurately answer this question. If your husband is a United States citizen and he is filing an I-130 visa petition on your behalf, unless there are facts implicating you in his 1995 drug …
November 1, 2010: What Affect Does Divorce Have On Jointly Filed I-751 Petition?
What Affect Does Divorce Have on Jointly Filed I-751? I received my green card through marriage. My wife and I are still married. I recently received an I-797c Notice for the I-751 Form that I filed and it extends my conditional green card another year while the USCIS determines whether they should give me a permanent green card. The problem …
October 25, 2010: Can Convicted Felon Petition For Family Member?
Can Convicted Felon Petition For Family Member? How would I go about helping my girlfriend get a temporary visa or green card, without spending a lot of money? I would like her to come and visit me or come live with me. She is from the Dominican Republic. Will it be a problem that I am a convicted felon?— Anonymous …
October 18, 2010: Will A Criminal Record Disqualify This Applicant?
Will a Criminal Record Disqualify This Applicant? Can my husband get his papers without leaving the country even though he has a criminal record?— Anonymous The answer to your question is maybe. It depends on the nature of the criminal record, and other factors. Some criminal convictions can be “waived” or forgiven when an application for permanent residency is filed. …