Is This An Abused Or Battered Spouse? My adjustment of status (I-485) application is pending, but my husband is very abusive verbally. We have a 15 month old child together and he hardly ever sees her. He hardly comes home, he does whatever he wants, he’s very disrespectful, and he has multiple women. He’s moving to a different country, while …
March 3, 2008: Can She Qualify As A Derivative, Or Must She File Through Her Own Sponsor?
Can She Qualify As A Derivative, Or Must She File Through Her Own Sponsor? My husband is filing an adjustment of status application. Currently, he is in H1B visa status. I am in H1B visa status too, but I cannot file my green card application right now. Can my husband file my derivative green card application along with his green …
February 25, 2008: Adjustment Of Status And HIV Waiver
Adjustment Of Status And HIV Waiver I just got married and I have to apply for adjustment of status. What forms I have to fill out? If I do not want to do the HIV test, can I file for a waiver? I don’t want to know the result. Thank you for your response.— Anonymous A sealed medical examination is …
Does The I-130 Petition Die When The Petitioner Dies?
Does The I-130 Petition Die When The Petitioner Dies? I just want to know if my petition from my father is still valid. — Domagsang Jane Historically, the rule is that the approved “petition dies with the petitioner.” Upon the death of the United States citizen petitioner, the approved I-130 petition is automatically revoked pursuant 8 Code of Federal Regulations …
February 11, 2008: Is This Immigrant Eligible For Social Security Benefits?
Is This Immigrant Eligible For Social Security Benefits? I have been a permanent resident of the United States for 10 months now. I have a full time job, and I am a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. I currently pay federal taxes, state taxes, and Social Security, which to my understanding as a resident I am not eligible for receiving Social …
Is Green Card With No Expiration Date Still Valid?
Is Green Card With No Expiration Date Still Valid? I became a permanent resident on November 1, 1989. My green card has no expiration date on it. Is it still valid? Do I need to replace it? Thank you. — Anonymous This is a very frequent question. On August 22, 2007, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) published …
January 28, 2008: Avoid Frustrating Delays And Mistakes In An Immigration Case
Affidavit of Support And Joint Sponsor Issues I have a friend who wants to come to the US. He is Mexican and is married to an American citizen. She has not worked in two years because they cannot find jobs in Vera Cruz, Mexico where they live. I talked to an attorney and he told me the only recourse is …
May 25, 2009: J-1 Visa Might Be Obstacle To Residency
J-1 Visa Might Be Obstacle To Residency Hello! I entered the United States legally 6 years ago on J-1 visa, which I overstayed. Since then I was working illegally (using my SSN without work authorization). A few months ago I got married to U.S. citizen. When filing form I-130 and G-325A I stated what I didn’t work for the past …
May 18, 2009: Are Same Sex Marriages Valid For Immigration Purposes?
Are Same Sex Marriages Valid For Immigration Purposes? Two lesbian friends of mine live in England. One is a US Citizen who went to the UK three years ago and is studying for her Masters of Philosophy in Education and is on a current student visa. She is in love with a lady who is a UK citizen. I understand …
May 11, 2009: K-1 Fiance Issues
K-1 Fiance Issues I am a U.S. citizen. I got engaged to a relative who lives in Pakistan. The engagement is arranged because it is our customary for my our religion. We did not meet in person yet because we are not allowed to meet until our wedding day per custom. We have written letters to each other. Is my …