Connecticut Immigration Legal Questions

The affidavit of support support requirements begin when your spouse becomes a lawful permanent resident. This would be the date she entered the United States with an immigrant visa or adjusted her status in the United States. The affidavit of support remains in effect until one of the following occurs: (1) your spouse becomes a citizen; (2) has worked or can receive credit for 40 quarters of coverage under the Social Security Act; (3) is no longer a resident and has departed the United States; (4) is in removal and is granted adjustment of status on a new basis; or (5) dies. You can read more about the affidavit of support at http://myattorneyusa.com/sponsoring-for-immigrant-visas-or-adjustment-of-status. ... Read Answer

You may be able to apply for a nonimmigrant visa through a U.S. Embassy in Canada. You should contact the specific Embassy where you wish to be interviewed to determine if they will issue a visa given you are not a Canadian citizen. Please keep in mind that even if you are issued a nonimmigrant visa it does not guarantee admission. You may be denied entry by CBP. This is especially true if you enter shortly after staying all or nearly all of your authorized stay. It would be best if you change your plans and travel on the visa you eventually want to obtain. You can read more about nonimmigrant visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/nonimmigrant-visas.... Read Answer

She would likely have difficulty obtaining a visitor visa. The consular officials would suspect she has immigrant intent and refuse to issue a visa. If your intent is to marry, you could file a fiancé visa petition on her behalf. This visa allows her to enter the United States to marry you and seek permanent residence. The process is not easy as several requirements need to be met. You will need to establish that you have met in person within the past two years, are in a bona fide relationship, and intend to marry within 90 days of her entry. You can read more about the process at http://myattorneyusa.com/k-1-and-k-2-visas-for-fiancees-and-derivatives.... Read Answer

Yes. You are not prohibited from filing multiple immigrant visa petitions. The issue often faced by individuals wishing to petition for multiple family members is the affidavit of support requirements. You will need to be able to demonstrate you have sufficient income and/or assets to spinsor three different individuals. The income requirements can be found on Form I-864P. If you do not have sufficient income and/or assets, you will require a joint sponsor. Otherwise, your family members may not be able to immigrate. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read Answer

You may or may not be called for an interview. USCIS has the discretion to approve applications for adjustment of status without interview. You case will be reviewed by the NBC. If no interview is required, you will receive a decision by mail. If an in interview is needed, you will be scheduled for an interview at the local field office. The process could take up to 6-8 months from the date of filing to be completed. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.... Read Answer

It will depend upon the information contained in the birth certificate issued by the Spanish Civil Registry. Do you have a copy of the document? If so, I would encourage you to have an attorney review the document. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read Answer

Whether you can help out your boyfriend will likely depend upon the answer to a number of questions with the first being whether you hold permanent resident or US citizen status, and if so, whether you are willing to be married with him or he with you. Other questions are whether he entered the country legally, and the type of aggravated felony for which he is being held. There is a possibility that certain types of aggravated felonies can be waived when a person is seeking permanent residence in the US. I strongly suggest that you have a consultation with an immigration lawyer to go over your and your boyfriend's entire situation and see what options may be available. 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 question is a little confusing. The answer will depend upon whether you are currently a lawful permanent resident or not. Yo must first be a lawful permanent resident to become a U.S. citizen. If your marriage falls apart before you receive lawful permanent residence, you will no longer be eligible for residence through the marriage. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.... Read Answer

Your mother must apply for a visitor's visa. She can start the process by filing Form DS-160. Your mother may face difficulty obtaining a visa. She will need to satisfy the consular official that her trip will be brief and she will return to her native country. Your mother should be prepared to show strong ties to get country.... Read Answer

While you cannot ignore the items that are requested, you can give other items that you believe would prove the bona fides of your marital relationship. Anything that you believe would be good proof of the fact that you are both living together – even police reports – can be used as long (as they do not show that you were an aggressor in domestic violence). Affidavits of others with knowledge of your situation are also relevant, especially if they are written by people with high credibility. 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

You may be able to seek a U visa. More specific details are needed about the crime perpetrated against you as well as your cooperation with the authorities. I would encourage you to speak to an attorney directly. You can read more about U visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/u-nonimmigrant-status-u-visa.... Read Answer

Your friend's status terminated upin termination of his employment. There is no grace period to look for other work when an H-1B employee has been terminated. Your friend will need to depart the country as soon as possible. He will trigger a three year bar to admission once he accrues 180 days of unlawful presence. He can return to the United States once a new employer has hired him and properly petitioned for him. You can read more about H-1B at http://myattorneyusa.com/work-visas.... Read Answer

If you have already applied for selective service and now wish to obtain the record, you should go on to the website of the selective service at www.sss.gov in order to retrieve the information. You can then print out the page and keep it with you for the interview with U.S.C.I.S. 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

You may be able to file for naturalization. You would need to be able to establish you lived together in marital union for three years after receiving your green card. You must also continue to be married through your naturalization. You can read more at http://myattorneyusa.com/how-to-get-naturalized-in-the-united-states.... Read Answer

It is always best to continue to maintain your nonimmigrant status until a decision on your change of status application is approved. However, you will be allowed to remain in the United States while your change of status application is pending if you quit your au pair position. You will not be in a valid nonimmigrant status after quitting.... Read Answer

Most undocumented individuals are able to depart without issue. However, I have heard of individuals being detained and subject to an order of removal. You should retain proof of your return to Mexico including your travel itinerary, boarding passes, and passport stamps. It will be important if you wish to return in the future. Assuming you are over 18 and have been unlawfully present in the United States for at least a year, you will be subject to a ten-year bar to admission. This bar begins to run from the day you depart. You would need a waiver to return in less than ten years.... Read Answer

Based upon the information divided you are not eligible for employment authorization. Employment authorization is only available to those who have filed an application for adjustment of status based upon a pending or approved family petition. You also cannot simply remain in the United States because this petition is pending. I would encourage you to consult an attorney to understand the process as it applies to you. In the interim, you can read more about family-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read Answer

You would need to file a request for a change of status prior to the revocation of your H-1B. You have not been in H-4 status since you changed your status on October 1, 2015. You do not automatically revert to H-4 nonimmigrant status. You can read more about nonimmigrant status at http://myattorneyusa.com/us-nonimmigrant-visas.... Read Answer

Regardless of whether you have income or assets, you must fill out the affidavit of support. If you have no income, you can explain such. Your husband is not obligated to support your mother. Your mother's friend can provide her with a cosponsor's affidavit of support. 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

You do not get to negotiate terms with the NVC. Failure to take any action on a case pending with the NVC for a year more can result in the termination of the case. You could find yourself in the position of needing to start from the beginning. It would be best to keep moving in each case at this time. You can use a joint sponsor if your income is not sufficient. You can read more about family-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read Answer

Are you a conditional resident (i.e. is your green card valid for two years)? If so, you do not renew the green card. Rather, you seek removal of the conditions on your green card. You may be able to remove the conditions with a waiver. You can read more about removal of conditions at http://myattorneyusa.com/removing-conditions-on-permanent-resident-status-derived-from-marriage.... Read Answer