Will a Drug Conviction Bar this Person From Residency? My husband has been living in the US since 1989. I am a U.S. citizen. In 2007 we got married. After many attempts to legalize his status – through misfortune and/or misguidance it has not happened. He just received notice to appear in immigration court for deportation, but no date has …
April 19, 2010: Child Citizenship Act of 2000 Issues
Child Citizenship Act of 2000 Issues Do I need to get a lawyer if I am trying to file under the Child Citizen Act of 2000?— Anonymous There is nothing that needs to be ‘filed’ under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. The issue is whether a child is a United States citizen by virtue of this law. According to …
April 12, 2010: What Affect Will Incorrect Date on Marriage Certificate Have on Residency Application?
What Affect Will Incorrect Date on Marriage Certificate Have on Residency Application? I came to the United States legally with a visa when I was around four years old. When my mom wanted to enroll me in school they told her I would have to wait an extra year because the cutoff date was August and I was born in …
April 5, 2010: Requirements for Citizenship
Requirements for Citizenship I am a Canadian Citizen who is married to an American Citizen. I have a green card and I would like to know how and where I should go to get sworn in as an American citizen.— Anonymous Lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders) do not automatically get sworn in and become United States citizens. Rather, …
March 29, 2010: Abused Foreign National Has Options
Abused Foreign National Has Options My friend is married to a US citizen for two years this coming May. Her green card has a date of 1/11/09 on it. She caught her husband talking to other women and has asked for divorce. He is unwilling to grant her a divorce. He verbally abuses her and she feels obligated to have …
March 22, 2010: After 212(i) Waiver is Denied, What Next?
After 212(i) Waiver is Denied, What Next? I entered the USA with a fraudulent passport. I applied for asylum in 2001. In 2002, my asylum case was denied but I was granted withholding of removal. In 2007, I got married (bonafide) to an American citizen. I filed for adjustment of status along with a waiver because of the fraudulent passport. …
March 15, 2010: What to Expect during a “Stokes” interview
What to Expect during a “Stokes” Interview What kind of questions will they ask my wife and me? I have been living with my wife for 11 months and we have been married for over 9 months, and our marriage is GENIUNE. If I fail the Stokes Interview will they deport me? Should I hire a lawyer or should we …
March 8, 2010: Visa Waiver Entry with U.S. Citizen Wife
Visa Waiver Entry with U.S. Citizen Wife I am a United States citizen and moved with my husband (a German citizen)to Germany. We find ourselves needing to move back to the USA due to issues with the government here. How can I get my husband back to the USA legally? Is there any way he can come with me right …
March 1, 2010: Why Use an Attorney for Immigrating to the USA?
Why Use an Attorney for Immigrating to the USA? I am a USA citizen by birth. My husband is a foreign citizen. Can my husband get transferred from his job in Africa to the USA and then apply to become a USA citizen? What is the best and fastest way for him to come here and become a lawful permanent …
February 15, 2010: Options for Long Term LPR with Expired Resident Card
Options for Long Term LPR with Expired Resident Card Hello. My aunt was born in Germany, but she lived all her life in the US. She has two grown children here. Her green card expired and she does not have a birth certificate. What should she do?— Anonymous From the facts presented, first and foremost make sure that your aunt …