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About how much money will I need to bring my mom into the United States from Dominican Republic. And how long does the process take ?

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
A US citizen can sponsor a parent for a green card and mom could process at the US Consulate in Santo Domingo. It takes roughly 1 year from the date of filing, and costs roughly $1,500 in government filing fees from start to finish. Counsel in any state can represent you and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. ... Read More
A US citizen can sponsor a parent for a green card and mom could process at the US Consulate in Santo Domingo. It takes roughly 1 year from the date... Read More

Will I have problems getting my immigrant husband to USA?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
A US citizen can sponsor her spouse for a green card, but you will need to show sufficient income or sufficient assets to sponsor him. If your daughters income does not meet the threshold combined with yours, then you will need a different joint sponsor. A joint sponsor does not have to be blood related to you, as long as he/she is a US citizen or green card holder who resides in the USA. ... Read More
A US citizen can sponsor her spouse for a green card, but you will need to show sufficient income or sufficient assets to sponsor him. If your... Read More

How will a 6 and 10 year old DUI case affect a U.S. Citizen Petition for a spouse?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
OK so if you are the US citizen and you are sponsoring a foreign national spouse, who has several DUI convictions, then you may still able to sponsor him, but you will require that a waiver be filed. 
OK so if you are the US citizen and you are sponsoring a foreign national spouse, who has several DUI convictions, then you may still able to sponsor... Read More

How much will it cost me to be able to get my husband green card

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor him for a spousal visa and he can process at the US consulate abroad. It takes about 1 year from the time you file. Total costs from start to finish are about $1500 to $1800 paid to Uncle Sam and for medical exams etc. You can process the case by yourself or have a lawyer represent you to assure that no mistakes are made. Counsel in any state is allowed to represent you. ... Read More
If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor him for a spousal visa and he can process at the US consulate abroad. It takes about 1 year from the time... Read More

I'm a US citizen married in the Phil 2019 and my wife had a baby i petItion her can I send Certified True Copy of my US Naturalization Certificate .

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If a US citizen is married to a foreign national, then the paperwork can be processed by the US citizen in the United States and the foreign National bride can process at the US consulate overseas. A lawyer in the United States can handle the case from start to finish.
If a US citizen is married to a foreign national, then the paperwork can be processed by the US citizen in the United States and the foreign National... Read More

Do I say yes or no to that question?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Giselle Ayala Mateus   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
In the first, you probably should have disclosed this information in your Naturalization petition. Accordingly yo must be honest and explain. Additionally, you should have submitted a Certificate of Disposition of the case. If you did not submit that document, it will be an issue during the interview and you may receive a Notice of Continuance, i.e. a request for documents and a new date. ... Read More
In the first, you probably should have disclosed this information in your Naturalization petition. Accordingly yo must be honest and explain.... Read More

My spouse son want to petition for him should he marry me before or after his petition which time will be shorter for me to be with him?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
A US citizen can sponsor his stepmother if the marriage between the stepsons father and his stepmother occurred before the stepson reached 18 years of age. If this did not happen, then the stepson can sponsor his father, and then once the father obtains lawful residency, he can sponsor his wife. ... Read More
A US citizen can sponsor his stepmother if the marriage between the stepsons father and his stepmother occurred before the stepson reached 18 years... Read More

Trying to bring my boyfriend from nigeria to the usa but it says for the k1 visa we had to meet in person but we haven't is there another way

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Yes, you have to meet in person. You could travel there to Nigeria, or your friend could travel from Nigeria to meet you. But you have to meet in person.
Yes, you have to meet in person. You could travel there to Nigeria, or your friend could travel from Nigeria to meet you. But you have to meet in... Read More

I made a mistake on my n-400 form, it says im married when I wasn't. how can I change that ?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Giselle Ayala Mateus   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
This could be serious. You need to may have to contact the USCIS and explain what happened. You may want to consider getting an affidavit from your brother. The problem with this mistakes is that an immigrant officer could say there was an intent of fraud. To be sure about your opinions it is always the best to ask an attorney. ... Read More
This could be serious. You need to may have to contact the USCIS and explain what happened. You may want to consider getting an affidavit from your... Read More

F2 visa separated from spouse and wants to get married to an American. How long the process takes?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
OK so if you entered the United States with a visa, which it looks like you did, and you want to get married to an American citizen, then after marriage he can sponsor you for a green card. The entire process takes roughly 12 months. Consider working with counsel to handle your case from beginning to end. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee, with no hidden costs, and are in the case for its lifespan by filing a G 28 form. Immigration attorneys can handle cases in any state And all over the planet.... Read More
OK so if you entered the United States with a visa, which it looks like you did, and you want to get married to an American citizen, then after... Read More

Can I marry my boyfriend even though he doesn’t want to become a US citizen

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
OK so if you're a US citizen, then you can sponsor your boyfriend for a fiancée visa and then after he receives the fiancée visa he enters the United States and you must get married within 90 days and then you can apply for his green card. He is not required to obtain a citizenship if he has acquired a green card. Consider working with an attorney here in the United States to process your case from start to finish. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee with no hidden costs from representation from start to finish, and counsel in any state can represent any client from all over the world.... Read More
OK so if you're a US citizen, then you can sponsor your boyfriend for a fiancée visa and then after he receives the fiancée visa he... Read More

What do I need to marry my non us citizen in California?

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you are a US citizen, and you are marrying a foreign national on a tourist visa, then she can adjust status in the United States, without going back to her country. Yes, she needs to provide all her divorce decrees, and all documents have to be translated into English. You should retain counsel here in the United States, to process your case from start to finish. A lot of us charge a very affordable flat fee, and it can be split into two payments And an attorney in any state can represent you.... Read More
If you are a US citizen, and you are marrying a foreign national on a tourist visa, then she can adjust status in the United States, without going... Read More

Can you bring your fiancé to USA if your not citizen?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Only US citizens can sponsor their fiances for a fiance visa. However, if you are a green card holder, you can get married to him and then sponsor him fro a green card while he processes at the overseas consulate in his country. 
Only US citizens can sponsor their fiances for a fiance visa. However, if you are a green card holder, you can get married to him and then sponsor... Read More

I meet a girl in the Philippines 2019. How do I bring her to the usa from the Philippines

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you are a United States citizen, and you have met your fiancé in person physically, then you can sponsor her for a K fiancée visa. The process takes about 15 months, and you have to file many forms and many supporting documents. Counsel in any state can represent both of you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee.  Attorney Stephen Black 407-581-2581... Read More
If you are a United States citizen, and you have met your fiancé in person physically, then you can sponsor her for a K fiancée visa.... Read More

i married an american citizen , how can i get permenent statis in the USA?

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Hello a person who enters the United States with permission and thereafter marries a US citizen can acquire a green card by filing the necessary forms and documents with the government. The process takes roughly 13 months, and ends in a marriage interview. If The alien has no grounds of inadmissibility like criminal convictions or past immigration violations etc., and the officer is satisfied that the marriage is legitimate, the alien will get a green card.... Read More
Hello a person who enters the United States with permission and thereafter marries a US citizen can acquire a green card by filing the necessary... Read More

I'm a citizen of us and I want to apply I-130 form for my parents but I'm unemployed.should I finding co-sponser?which form is neccessary for this?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Yes you can engage anyone who is either a US citizen or a green card holder to act as your joint sponsor. 
Yes you can engage anyone who is either a US citizen or a green card holder to act as your joint sponsor. 

Hi, am I still allowed to marry now a green card holder and to get documents., even If I did stay in USA after the due date of my visa? Thank you.

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
There are several issues. First does your J1 visa have a 2 year return home requirement?  and the other is are you out of status? A green card holder can petition their spouse but not if that spouse is out of status. More information is needed. 
There are several issues. First does your J1 visa have a 2 year return home requirement?  and the other is are you out of status? A green card... Read More

My boyfriend is in Mexico and I’m a US citizen. He’s the father of my daughter. What do I need to do to sponsor him so he can finally be with us?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Does he have any illegal entries or visa overstays in the US or crimes in Mexico? If not it's a straightforward marriage case. Discuss with counsel anywhere in the USA for representation. 
Does he have any illegal entries or visa overstays in the US or crimes in Mexico? If not it's a straightforward marriage case. Discuss with counsel... Read More

I found out my spouse who right now has a conditional green card was only using me to stay in America and never loved me. How can I deport him?

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
You don't have to attend or participate in the joint removal of the conditional green card process. Do not attend the interview. Your husband will be forced to file a waiver of the requirements to jointly remove the conditions and then must prove at his interview that you both married in good faith which will be difficult if you don't have a child together. Good luck. ... Read More
You don't have to attend or participate in the joint removal of the conditional green card process. Do not attend the interview. Your husband will be... Read More

If I am only 18. And my spouse is illegal. How soon can I help him with his citizenship and how long does it take. And what are the requirements

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you are a US citizen and your spouse entered the country legally then you can sponsor him for his green card despite his overstay. Your case will receive extra scrutiny due to the huge age gap. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. 
If you are a US citizen and your spouse entered the country legally then you can sponsor him for his green card despite his overstay. Your case will... Read More

I have a best friend she lives in Arkansas she is Mexican. Been here many years. Her ex husband had papers but never helped her how can I help

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If she entered the country legally and she marries a US citizen she can obtain her green card despite the many years of unlawful presence. Discuss your case with counsel. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. 
If she entered the country legally and she marries a US citizen she can obtain her green card despite the many years of unlawful presence. Discuss... Read More

How much assests must I show on the affadavit of support if my income is $16,000 and I am sponsoring my husband. We are a total of 7 people.

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Read the instructions on how to determine this amount. If still unclear then retain counsel to represent you. 
Read the instructions on how to determine this amount. If still unclear then retain counsel to represent you. 

Affadavit of Support

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
You will need a joint sponsor to complete the affidavit of support. Consider working with an attorney to represent you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation from start to finish. 
You will need a joint sponsor to complete the affidavit of support. Consider working with an attorney to represent you. Some of us charge a very... Read More

I-94 expired in 2017.

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you entered the United States legally on a tourist visa and you married a US citizen, you can apply for your green card now as long as no grounds of inadmissibility exist, and despite your overstay. Consider working with an attorney to represent you. Some of us are affordable. 
If you entered the United States legally on a tourist visa and you married a US citizen, you can apply for your green card now as long as no grounds... Read More

There is a guy I've been talking to and we would like to be together but he lives in Ireland.Is there any way I can help him become a us citizen so we

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you're a US citizen then you can sponsor him for a fiancé visa which allows him to enter the US for 90 days. Once you get married in that time frame he can adjust status to get his green card. One condition to qualifying for the visa is that you must have physically met him within two years of filing the fiancé case. ... Read More
If you're a US citizen then you can sponsor him for a fiancé visa which allows him to enter the US for 90 days. Once you get married in that... Read More
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