February 23, 2009: Visa Processing For Spouse at Consulate

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 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 …

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 …