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How long will it take to fix my husband papers at 18 ?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you're a US citizen and you're married to a foreign national then you can sponsor him for his green card. More facts are needed to determine the viability of your case. Discuss your case with counsel anywhere in the USA. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. 
If you're a US citizen and you're married to a foreign national then you can sponsor him for his green card. More facts are needed to determine the... Read More

I’m US citizen, and my sister lives in Belgium. How long is going to take for her to be approved?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
It's going to take a very long time. Many many years.  Look at the department of state website for your priority date. 
It's going to take a very long time. Many many years.  Look at the department of state website for your priority date. 

How do I marry in Grenada ?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
You can marry him and then you can sponsor him for his green card via consular processing. Alternatively you can sponsor him for his fiancé visa and then marry him when he enters the USA and then he can adjust status to get his green card. Both pathways take about a year with the fiancé path taking a little less time. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation through the lifetime of the case. ... Read More
You can marry him and then you can sponsor him for his green card via consular processing. Alternatively you can sponsor him for his fiancé... Read More

My husband in late 2019 was approved for his permanent residency. 1 month after getting his card he abandoned me and went back to his country.

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Sorry to hear your story. When you say he got his green card-Did he get the 10 year permanent card or just the two year card? If he only got the two year card, then when he applies to remove the conditions he most likely will not get it if you do not participate. 
Sorry to hear your story. When you say he got his green card-Did he get the 10 year permanent card or just the two year card? If he only got the two... Read More

If I just get married in the Philippines, I am looking at 9-12mths before she can join me here in the US correct? We are currently doing the finance v

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you get married in the Philippines, she can process her green card at the foreign consulate overseas. Alternatively you can sponsor her for a fiancé visa and then when she enters the US you get married and then she can adjust status to get her green card. Discuss your case with counsel. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. ... Read More
If you get married in the Philippines, she can process her green card at the foreign consulate overseas. Alternatively you can sponsor her for a... Read More

Can I sponsor myself in the US

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
The income of the foreign national who is applying for a green card based on marriage to a US citizen, can be counted as income needed to meet the financial thresholds required. However, that income can only count if it is acquired during the time the foreign national (you) has legal permission to work in the US. Additionally, if you can't meet the minimum income financial requirements based on your sponsors or your income, you can alternatively use your own assets to qualify. This is a formula that factors in household size, income and assets and varies on a case by case basis. ... Read More
The income of the foreign national who is applying for a green card based on marriage to a US citizen, can be counted as income needed to meet the... Read More

Will filing for unemployment affect my chances to gain citizenship for my parents

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Assuming you're sponsoring them for a green card you most likely will need a joint financial sponsor in order to meet the minimum income requirements. Also be mindful of the new form for the declaration of self sufficiency that needs to be completed. 
Assuming you're sponsoring them for a green card you most likely will need a joint financial sponsor in order to meet the minimum income... Read More

How much will it cost to bring my girlfriend to the US from Dominican Republic?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Discuss your case with counsel anywhere in the USA to explore your options in a free phone consultation. For a fiancé visa you have to have met within 2 years of filing. But If you marry her then she can process at the overseas consulate. The fiancé visa takes a wee bit less processing time than a spousal visa but costs more for filing fees. ... Read More
Discuss your case with counsel anywhere in the USA to explore your options in a free phone consultation. For a fiancé visa you have to have... Read More

Hi, I am a J1 visa holder and I'm getting married on March 20, 2020. My J1 visa will expire on August 8, 2020.

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. Do you have the type of J visa that has a 2 year restriction that requires you to return home? If so, this could be a problem.   
Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. Do you have the type of J visa that has a 2 year... Read More

I'm currently a green card holder filing for my wife in jamaica and I will be receiving my citizenship in 2 weeks is there any step I need to take?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
A US citizen can sponsor his foreign national spouse for her green card even if she has overstayed her visa as long as she entered the USA legally. Consider working with an attorney to help you. An attorney anywhere in the USA can represent you. The new public charge rules are now in effect and counsel can help you navigate the complexities of these regulations so that you maximize your chances of success. ... Read More
A US citizen can sponsor his foreign national spouse for her green card even if she has overstayed her visa as long as she entered the USA legally.... Read More

I am married to a us citizen and filed my form i 485 for adjustment but it came back with a mistake can I file for it again even if my visa is expired

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
It depends on the unique facts of your case. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you by filing a G28 which is a "Notice of Appearance of Attorney of Record." Be advised that the new public charge rules take effect on Monday which requires intending immigrants to file a "Declaration of self sufficiency." This is a brand new form pursuant to the Trump administration's recent court victory. This form requires very extensive financial, medical and educational background information. Consider working with an attorney to maximize your chances of success. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. Good luck. ... Read More
It depends on the unique facts of your case. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you by filing a G28 which is a "Notice of Appearance of... Read More

Can I fix my moms papers without my mom leaving I’m 28yrs old born u.s citizens what do i need to fix my mom?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Yes. If you are a US citizen and mom entered the country legally, (even if she overstayed) you can adjust mom's status to get her green card. She doesn't have to go back to her country. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Some of us charge very affordable flat fees. 
Yes. If you are a US citizen and mom entered the country legally, (even if she overstayed) you can adjust mom's status to get her green card. She... Read More

I am about to start the marriage gc process. The issue is I'm in Texas and he's in Washington, if I drop out I'll be out of F1 status. How to proceed?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Because you entered the USA legally with a visa, despite your overstay, if and when you dont go to school, and apply for a green card through marriage. However, if the 485 application isnt approved b/c the examiners feel the marriage isnt valid, or of the marriage doesnt work out, then you will be in removal proceedings. Work with a lawyer to make certain the chances of sucess are maximized. Counsel in any state can represnet you from start to finish and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. ... Read More
Because you entered the USA legally with a visa, despite your overstay, if and when you dont go to school, and apply for a green card through... Read More

Asking to bring a spouse and her son to United States

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
As a US citizen you can sponsor your wife and your step children if the step child was less than 18 at the time of your marriage. Since he is 28 you may not sponsor him as your stepson. Discuss your case with counsel here in Florida for representation. 
As a US citizen you can sponsor your wife and your step children if the step child was less than 18 at the time of your marriage. Since he is 28 you... Read More

Hey i am gettin married to my spouse on july in trinidad how long would it take before i go to the usa ?? He is a citizen

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
After marriage you need to apply for a spousal visa. Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. It can take up to a year so start the process as soon as possible.
After marriage you need to apply for a spousal visa. Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. It can take up to a year so start the process... Read More

How can I get my Filipino girlfriend to the United States without the 2 year relationship requirements

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
You need to physically have met her within two years of filing to sponsor her for her k visa. After she enters the US you must get married within 90 days and then she can adjust her status to get her green card. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. ... Read More
You need to physically have met her within two years of filing to sponsor her for her k visa. After she enters the US you must get married within 90... Read More

Can a step parent file for a child?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
When you married your husband, how old was your child?
When you married your husband, how old was your child?

Can a person on disability (medical)married and ask for spouse visa

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Yes you can but you may need a joint financial sponsor to assist you in the process since your income may not be sufficient to act as the sole financial sponsor. Discuss with counsel. 
Yes you can but you may need a joint financial sponsor to assist you in the process since your income may not be sufficient to act as the sole... Read More

I am a nonimmigrant and my girlfriend who is pregnant at this moment is a permanent resident. We are planning to get married

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
What kind of visa are you on? When does your authorized stay expire? It may be possible but you can only adjust status if you are currently in status. When do you plan to get married? Discuss with counsel about your case. 
What kind of visa are you on? When does your authorized stay expire? It may be possible but you can only adjust status if you are currently in... Read More

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Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Did he get the 10 year card before he left you or was it just the conditional card? 
Did he get the 10 year card before he left you or was it just the conditional card? 

My American Citizen wife and I (South African National) are getting married in Thailand. We have work in Indonesia for a year after that. In that time

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Do you plan on living in America? Yes, she can sponsor you and you can process at the overseas consulate. Work with a lawyer to assist you. Counsel in any state can represent you. 
Do you plan on living in America? Yes, she can sponsor you and you can process at the overseas consulate. Work with a lawyer to assist you. Counsel... Read More

What paperwork is needed to prove to the court that my fiance is divorced in mexico ,so we can get married

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Retain an attorney so that he/she can obtain the appropriate certified court documents from the Mexican court that adjudicated the divorce. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. 
Retain an attorney so that he/she can obtain the appropriate certified court documents from the Mexican court that adjudicated the divorce. Counsel... Read More

So if I get my boyfriend a fiancé visa and he comes can he stay after we get married for than 90 days?

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Yes that's correct. You must marry within 90 days after he enters the US on his fiancé visa, and then he can immediately adjust status to get his green card. It takes about 9 months to get his fiancé visa after the case is filed, and then after he enters the US, it takes another 9 to 10 months (after filing his adjustment of status) until his green card interview which you both must attend. My fee to represent you from start to finish is $1,000.  (Made payable in 2 installments).... Read More
Yes that's correct. You must marry within 90 days after he enters the US on his fiancé visa, and then he can immediately adjust status to get... Read More

I am a USA citizen my boyfriend is in Mexico and was born in Mexico we want to get married but here in the US, can I bring him here so we can married?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Retain an attorney who handles immigration cases. Counsel in any state can represent you both. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to represent you from beginning to end. If you have met in person, you can sponsor him for a fiancé visa and then he can adjust status to get his green card after he enters the US and you get married. ... Read More
Retain an attorney who handles immigration cases. Counsel in any state can represent you both. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to... Read More

I am married to an American citizen for the 16 years and i have 3 kids are also America. Age 15,12&9 How it will take me to get my immigration visa

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Did you enter the country legally? If so you can adjust status here even though you are out of status. If you are overseas then you can process at the consulate.  Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. 
Did you enter the country legally? If so you can adjust status here even though you are out of status. If you are overseas then you can process at... Read More
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