Employment Authorization for FB-4 Beneficiary? My brother is a U.S. Citizen and is 33 years old. I live with him in the U.S. and I am currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation from college. If he files for a family based green card for me, which has a waiting period of way over 3 years, am I allowed …
July 19, 2010: PERM Advertising Requirements
PERM Advertising Requirements I have a question regarding the Green Card PERM process. My employer wants to process a green card for me. They started with PERM process and are in process of putting together an advertisement. I wanted to know what kind of advertisement should this be?Should it be the same advertisement that ran while hiring me one year …
Can J-1 Visa Holder Adjust Status Based on Marriage to a United States citizen?
Can J-1 Visa Holder Adjust Status Based on Marriage to a USC? Hello, I was born in Russia and came to the United States a year ago on a J1 visa. I overstayed the visa almost 8 months, and I want to apply for an adjustment of status to permanent resident. Can you tell me about any possible options? Even …
June 30, 2008: Naturalization Issue: File After Three Years Or Five
Naturalization Issue: File After Three Years Or Five? I got my permanent residency on my own, and then married a US Citizen about 1.25 years later. Unfortunately, the marriage only lasted one year; our divorce has been going on for another 2 years since then. Upon the three year anniversary of our marriage, if the divorce is still in process, …
June 23, 2008: Affidavit of Support Valuation Issues
Affidavit Of Support Valuation Issues Regarding the I-864 for adjustment of status for a household of four, the 2008 Poverty Guideline $26,500.00. My husband’s income is $21,264.00. The difference is $5,236.00. The house was appraised today at $163,000.00. The mortgage is $100,600.00. The net value of the house is $62,400.00. I am sponsoring my spouse and his 2 minor children. …
June 16, 2008: Inadmissibility, Waivers, and Adjustment of Status
Inadmissibility, Waivers and Adjustment of Status I have been a legal resident for the past 16 years. My green card has expired and after I renew my green card, I want to apply for U.S. citizenship. Also my fiancé is illegal. He entered the U.S. with a false visa with someone else’s name etc. I am pregnant with his daughter …
June 9, 2008: How To Replace Lost U.S. Passport And Naturalization Certificate
How to Replace Lost U.S. Passport And Naturalization Certificate I am a United States citizen. I lost all of my papers including my passport and naturalization certificate. I don’t know what I have to do to get them back.— Gerardo Unfortunately, people lose their passports and naturalization certificates all of the time. You must report your lost passport immediately to …
June 2, 2008: Green Card Obtained Through Marriage, What Effect Will Divorce Have?
Green Card Obtained Through Marriage, What Effect Will Divorce Have? I’ve been married to my husband since 2005. I just received my 10 year residency this year. Even before I received my card, my husband and I have had personality clashes and I seem not to get along with him. If I decide to divorce, will this affect my residency …
May 19, 2008: I-130 Pending, Will a K-3 Petition Speed up the Process?
I-130 Pending, Will a K-3 Petition Speed up the Process? I filed a Form I-130 for my husband in September 2007 and received notification in January 2008 that it was received. I am checking processing times that are being posted for our processing center (Vermont) every month but it seems it will take forever until it is time for my …
May 12, 2008: Naturalization and Abandonment Of Residency Issues
Naturalization And Abandonment Of Residency Issues I have been a permanent resident about six years and I just submitted my application for naturalization. I have been offered a job in Barcelona, Spain which will start in Fall 2008. Ideally, I want to work there for a few years, but I will ultimately come back to the US and stay here. …