Visa Processing For Spouse at Consulate I am filing for my husband who is living abroad. I have already been approved and submitted payments for the immigration visas and affidavit of support, but have not received the package yet from the NVC. I would love to get familiarize with the forms ahead of time. Can you assist with which forms …
February 16, 2009: Petitioning For A Parent’s Permanent Residency
Petitioning For A Parent’s Permanent Residency I am a permanent resident of the US. I received my residence through my wife who is an American citizen. Now I am filing my N-400 to become a citizen. My mother’s tourist visa has already expired for about 4 years now. Can I still file an I-130 and have my mother file an …
February 9, 2009: Marriage To An American Citizen, Adjust Or Visa Process?
Marriage To An American Citizen, Adjust Or Visa Process? I’m an American citizen and my boyfriend is a Canadian citizen and we want to get married. I want him to live here in the United States with me. How long after we marry will he be able to live with me and work here and eventually become an American citizen …
February 2, 2009: Consequences of Immigration Fraud
Consequences of Immigration Fraud In terms of fraud in the immigration process, do most people get away with it?— Anonymous Unfortunately, people commit fraud in the immigration process all of the time. Some get caught, while others go undetected, calling into the question the integrity of the entire immigration process. To combat fraud in the immigration process, the United States …
January 26, 2009: Should Immigration Forms be Prepared With or Without a Lawyer
Should Immigration Forms be Prepared With or Without a Lawyer? Can I file Form I-130 and all other forms without a lawyer or agent? If so, how do I do it?— Anonymous Individuals file forms with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on their own all of the time by following the instructions that accompany the forms. However, there …
March 4, 2011: Do the 3 or 10 Year Bars Affect This Person?
Do the 3 or 10 Year Bars Affect This Person? Is there a 3 or 10 year bar from reentering the USA that applies to the J-1 visa overstay? For example, if I came to the USA on a J1 visa, then changed status to the B2 category (without leaving the country) and then overstayed by 2 years, which visa …
With an I-130 Pending, can the Beneficiary Visit the USA?
With an I-130 Pending, can the Beneficiary Visit the USA? I am waiting for my petition (I-130) to be approved. I have a tourist visa, I went to the U.S. three times, but now because we are officially married I am worried about when I am entering the border. Now I want to visit my wife in the summer, but …
February 28, 2011: Is Ten Years in the US Enough to Apply For Permanent Residency?
Can This Family Adopt and Petition For This Child? My family and I have decided to adopt the daughter of a close family friend. They recently had to move back to Mexico because of immigration issues. Their daughter is still in high school and we would like to adopt her so she can stay in the U.S. until she graduates. …
February 21, 2011: Is Ten Years in the US Enough to Apply For Permanent Residency?
Is Ten Years in the US Enough to Apply For Permanent Residency? Can I get lawful permanent residency if I am a high school student that has been living in the U.S. for 10 years?— Anonymous Not unless you are in removal proceedings, apply for Cancellation of Removal before the immigration judge, and get the application granted by the judge. …
Divorce While Joint I-751 Pending, Now What Happens?
Divorce While Joint I-751 Pending, Now What Happens? I applied for Removal of Conditional Status in September, 2010. My temporary card expired on December 3, 2010. But we are now in the process of divorce. I received a letter from USCIS that they need more evidence that we entered marriage in good faith. What should I do? We don’t have …