Is a Reentry Permit Needed? I am a green card holder and I recently just returned from a 6 month trip to Ghana. I did not apply for a re-entry permit because I was not going to leave the country for more than a year. When I got to the US, the customs officer told me that if I plan …
Visa Waiver and Pending I-130 Petition
Visa Waiver and Pending I-130 Petition I am a United States citizen and plan on submitting an I-130 for my alien spouse who is a Japanese national. As a member of the Visa Waiver Program, Japanese citizens such as my wife need not visit the American Consulate to obtain a visitor’s visa. If she arrives at the port of entry …
Can Second Marriage Adjustment be Filed?
Can Second Marriage Adjustment be Filed? I had a prior marriage where my spouse refused to attend the adjustment of status interview. Subsequently case was denied in 2004. I met a U.S. citizen in 2005 had child in 2007. We got married in 2008. Would we have problems filing a new adjustment of status case based on the previous denial. …
April 13, 2009: Adoption of a Non-immigrant Child
Adoption of a Non-Immigrant Child My friend’s niece came to the US about a year ago on a sponsored student visa and is visiting a private school. She is 15 years old and was sponsored by my friend. However, my friend is unable to further cover for her tuition and expenses and believes, if she is not able to find …
Adjustment of Status Application Abandoned by Departure?
Adjustment of Status Application Abandoned by Departure? I am from Brazil. I got married to an American citizen and we filed AOS along with I-130 and work permit in April 2006, the same year we got married. Due to some personal problems, I had to go back to Brazil while my application was being processed. I did not get advance …
I-130 Approval Notice is Incorrect, What Can Be Done to Correct It?
I-130 Approval Notice is Incorrect, What Can Be Done to Correct it? I filed an I-130 petition for my husband who resides outside of the United States. I just received an I-797C approval notice. The approval notice states the following: “The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the …
March 23, 2009: Criminal Convictions and Deportation: Can Removal be Accelerated?
Criminal Convictions and Deportation: Can Removal be Accelerated? My brother has 2 felony convictions. He is serving time in jail now and we heard he will be deported after that. He has been in the USA for 17 years with a green card. How long will this procedure take and how fast can we get him out of the USA? …
March 16, 2009: CSPA Age-Out Issues
CSPA Age-Out Issues I am the derivative beneficiary of a petition filed on behalf of my father by one of his USC brothers. I have already turned 21 this past year hopefully in the next month or so our case number will be up, well I am wondering if I have actually been maxed out? If so what are my …
Travel With Expired Green Card and Pending I-90
Travel With Expired Green Card and Pending I-90 Can I travel abroad with an expired 10-year green card and an I-797C Notice of Action? My 10-year green card expired in August 2021, I already filed a renewal application, and just received my I-797 Notice of Action letter (application receipt confirmation) and a letter with my biometrics appointment. I have a ...
March 2, 2009: Medical Exam and Vaccination Requirements
Medical Exam And Vaccination Requirements I am a Canadian citizen and just got married to an American. We are going through the immigration process. I need to get a medical exam. I would like to know the list of vaccinations they require. Thank you very much for your time.— Anonymous Generally and assuming you are adjusting your status in the …