Illinois Immigration Legal Questions

More information is needed. How did he did he become known to the immigration and customs enforcement Agency? Was he arrested for a crime? Did he enter on the visa waiver program, which means that he did not need a visa to come into the United States? Was he detained after the government determined that he was in overstay? In general, adjustment of status is a discretionary form of relief. That means that the government can deny an adjustment even if someone is admissible. However, the entire situation needs to be reviewed by a competent and experienced immigration attorney. There is a possibility that he may still be able to qualify for adjustment, but it may take more time. If you don't seek assistance soon, the situation may become more complicated. Good luck.... Read More

The I-485 is inappropriate to file both before and after where 'your Mom has immigrant intent for the purpose of the visit.' I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration and visa attorney to discuss the matter in detail before the situation gets more complicated.... Read More

Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. Since we do not have all the facts, it is impossible to give a completely accurate answers. What's his criminal history? When he got in trouble after the 1st conviction, what was he charged with? Why was he in jail in Jamaica? I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your husband's situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze his case and advise you of his options.... Read More

Your mother should fill out form I-102 application for a replacement I-94 card. She should attach as much evidence that she can pertaining to her entry including a detailed statement, and any documents that she may have kept including flight ticket, boarding pass, baggage claim receipts, etc. The I-102 is to be submitted to the U.S.C.I.S. lockboxes in either Dallas or Phoenix depending upon your mother’s residence.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 More

At this point in time, no one really knows as we have not seen any proposals with a realistic chance of passing. If you are referring to the President's plan, then most likely it will be an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). So, the price of DACA would probably be a good place to start. You will have to call around to different law firms to get an idea, as attorneys are prohibited from advertising their prices.... Read More

More information is needed whether you plead guilty. Some people think supervision does not count. The DHS disagrees it does count. I strongly recommend an appointment with the competition and experienced immigration attorney to review your criminal disposition to decide whether it's wise to file for TPS. Good luck.... Read More

You and your parents can both sponsor your siblings, and they can take advantage of whichever quota comes up faster. Currently the F-4 visa availability date for siblings is for those filing prior to February 8, 2002. If you file for your parents, it will take approximately one year for them to immigrate after you obtain your citizenship. At that time, they would be able to file for your siblings if unmarried and that quota is currently backlogged to January 1, 2008. If your siblings are married, your parents would have to wait until they are U. S. citizens before they could sponsor them under the F-3 category which currently has a backlog to December 8, 2003. Please note that the dates are not applicable to natives of Mexico or the Philippines.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 More

If your wife applied for U. S. immigration under the F-4 category in 2004, it will likely take at least another 2 years for her interview to be scheduled if she is overseas. Currently final immigration interviews are being scheduled for those who had I-130 petitions under this category filed before February 8, 2002.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 More

You do not appear to be a US citizen at this time as the rules on citizenship would have generally required your obtaining your green card before you turned the age of 18. As such, you would probably have to apply for citizenship on form N-400 following your required period of residence of five years. 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 More

Hello.  If you are in the US as a tourist and now decide to marry here and stay, you can process your green card in the US. It will take 3 months to get the work and travel permit. You will not be able to leave the US until you get this approval. In fact, your green card interview should be around that same period of time. However, that may vary. Let me know if you would like a more detailed free consultation or need help with the case. Good Luck.... Read More

A theft offense is regarded as a crime involving moral turpitude. If she had three convictions, she is excludable. For her to obtain a waiver, she would have to demonstrate that her admission would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security of the United States, and that she has been rehabilitated. The waiver application would be submitted on form I-601 application for waiver of grounds of excludability. If the waiver is granted, your sister would be allowed to complete her immigration 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 More

Prior to 1976, a US citizen baby could confer lawful permanent residence upon its parents. The law was changed so that the child now has to be 21 to petition for parents. Therefore you will obtain no additional immigration rights through the birth of the child. By the same token, your husband will also not be able to benefit. 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 More

There do not appear to be any outstanding risks attached to utilizing an advance parole for which you have already received permission under the circumstances of your case. It appears that your advance parole was legally obtained; that the period of time outside the US is highly acceptable; and that your husband is not required to join you on the trip. 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 More