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There are limited ways to obtain a green card. Most individuals obtain a green card through employment or family. What options would be best for you are best discussed in a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. In the interim, you can read more about immigration options at http://myattorneyusa.com/immigration-to-the-usa.... Read Answer

Your insurance company like almost all of them is a lying sack of garbage that is begging you to sue them. In RI if any insurance company lies to you or tries to cheat you out of coverage absolutely nothing will happen to them. Insurance regulation is one of the biggest jokes in this state and it never happens. The only way to get them to respond is through aggressive legal action.... Read Answer

Have you and your girlfriend met in person during the past two years? If so, you can file a fiancé visa petition on her behalf. You will need to establish that you have in person during the past two years, have a good faith relationship, and plan to marry within 90 days of her arrival. Once this petition is approved, both your fiancé and her son would be able to apply for a K visa. After you have married, your spouse and stepchild could apply for a green card. You can read more about fiancé visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/k-1-and-k-2-visas-for-fiancees-and-derivatives.... Read Answer

Have you and your girlfriend met in person during the past two years? If so, you can file a fiancé visa petition on her behalf. You will need to establish that you have in person during the past two years, have a good faith relationship, and plan to marry within 90 days of her arrival. Once this petition is approved, both your fiancé and her son would be able to apply for a K visa. After you have married, your spouse and stepchild could apply for a green card. You can read more about fiancé visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/k-1-and-k-2-visas-for-fiancees-and-derivatives.... Read Answer

You could apply for a fiancé visa petition. This will allow your spouse to enter the country for the purpose of marrying you and seeking lawful permanent resident. You will have 90 days to marry after he enters. Once married, he can apply for his green card. You can read more about the fiancé visa at http://myattorneyusa.com/k-1-and-k-2-visas-for-fiancees-and-derivatives.... Read Answer

The processing time will depend upon exactly what document your are requesting. There are several types of travel documents that allow you to travel outside the United States. The minimum processing time would be 90 days but you may be able to have the processing exepedite if circumstances warrant it.... Read Answer

Generally, a bankruptcy by your ex would not affect your refinance proceeds. Since it did, the trustee or one of his creditors must have stated a claim against the funds. Without knowing the basis of that claim, I can't tell whether or how soon you'll get the funds. I would recommend that you consult a local bankruptcy attorney.... Read Answer

You can marry your boyfriend regardless of the conviction. Whether you can obtain papers will depend upon more specific facts about the crime. Shoplifting is a crime involving moral turpitude. You may qualify for a petty offense exception or may need a waiver. An experienced immigration attorney will need to review the criminal record to make a determination. You can read more at http://myattorneyusa.com/criminal-aliens.  ... Read Answer

It may be time for a fresh start in the form of a new lawyer who has a fresh perspective. As you owe the bank 35k, I assume you have been struggling for a while  and  your old attorney has spent a lot of time helping you. It may not be that your attorney does not want to help as the attorney  is simply worn out.  You will have to give some of the 5k to the new  attorney.   It also may just be that your attorney has done everything possible and there is no way to save the house if you do not pay by the 23d. He may not be responsive cause there is nothing he can do. You may want to be careful that the new attorney is likely to help you before giving a retainer.... Read Answer

You can travel on Advance Parole only if you are to keep the TPS. Upon return, you will be paroled for TPS. You will not be able to also keep the F1 or you can enter on the F1 but will lose the TPS. I say, keep the TPS since it is a valid nonimmigrant status and can be always changed back to F1 if and when you need it.  TPS Overview... Read Answer

On form I-485, our suggestion would be for you just to put in “D/S”. You can also put down “out of status” or even “NLS” for no legal status if you wish. Any of these designations would probably be OK and should not cause a problem to the case. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

Your fiancé's history could pose a problem. I am particularly concerned with his conviction for robbery and mental incapacity finding. However, I cannot assess the impact without more information. What statute was he convicted of violating? What was the sentence imposed? Do you know the basis for the mental incapacity? This additional information will help me provide you with insight. ... Read Answer