Michigan Immigration Legal Questions

1. Your employer's extension will likely be approved. The issue is that your underlying visa (the document that lets you enter the United States) could be revoked. You could also have difficulty renewing your visa in the future.  2. You should only submit the documentation if requested.  You our should be working with an attorney. ... Read More

Now that the alien has been found to have a credible fear he can request release from custody on parole or supervised release. Both are discretionary decisions that require the alien to establish he is not a flight risk or danger the community. The alien also needs to prepare his asylum claim to the immigration judge. It would be in the alien's interest to retain an attorney. He can read more about asylum at http://myattorneyusa.com/asylum-and-refugee-protection.... Read More

There are two routes depending upon if the Canadian in the U.S. or in Canada: 1) adjustment of status or 2) she leaves the U.S. and they do consular processing.   If she is in Canada then there are two routes: 1)  U.S. Citizen marries her in Canada [if this is a same-sex marriage, make sure that Canada allows it], then petitions her and she consular processes or 2)  Fiancee visa (K-1).  ... Read More

Whether your ex-husband will be able to remain in the United States will depend upon his immigration history, criminal history, if any, and ties to the United States. Do you have any information or documents related to his immigration and criminal histories? You can read more about deportation and removal proceedings at http://myattorneyusa.com/removal-and-deportation-defense.... Read More

Your parents may file for their son so long as he is not married and remains unmarried until an immigrant visa becomes available or they naturalize. A lawful permanent resident can only petition for a spouse, child under 21 or unmarried son/daughter. Visa availability is often faster for petitions filed by parents over siblings. Whether this is true for your case will depend upon when your sister applied. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read More

To receive an immigrant visa through employment, the wife would need to be sponsored by an employer. She cannot self-petition for an immigrant visa to the United States. The wife should start looking for employers willing to sponsor her for either a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa. To be eligible to work as a nurse, the wife will need to be licensed in the United States. She should look into licensing requirements in the state where they would like to live. You can read more about employment immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/employment-immigration.... Read More

Attorneys' fees vary from attorney to attorney depending upon experience and exactly what services will be provided. You will need to contact attorneys directly to obtain quotes. The government fees to seek adjustment of status in the United States are $1,490.00. The fees for pursuing an immigrant visa will be approximately $1,000.00 including filing fees, medical examination fees, fees for various government documents, and translation fees. The processing time when seeking adjustment of status is approximately 6-8 months. The immigrant visa process is approximately 12-18 months. You can read more about family-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration. You can also read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.... Read More

You will need a basis to apply for a green card regardless of whether you retain an attorney. Most individuals are able to adjust status to permanent resident through a family-based or employment-based immigrant visa. It is not clear whether either is a viable option for you. You can read more about immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/immigration-to-the-usa.... Read More

USCIS processs all Forms I-130 in the same manner regardless of whether filed with an attorney or not. You can find information about current processing times at www.uscis.gov. Processing times vary depending the immigration status of the petitioner, relationship to the beneficiary, and service center processing the petition. An attorney typically makes the process go faster in the sense that he/she can minimize the number of request for evidence received by a petitioner. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read More

You will need to obtain a U.S. passport assuming you are a citizen and do not already possess one. You may need a visa to visit Cameroon. You should contact the Cameroon Embassy in the United States to determine whether a visa will be needed. This Embassy can also provided information as to what documents will be required to get married there. Once you have married, you may be able to petition for your spouse to become a resident. You can read more about the process at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read More

It could be an error on the part of the DOL. It is difficult to assess where the error occurred without actually have an opportunity to review the filing and denial. You should be consulting your attorney. The attorney who has handled the matter and filed the request for reconsideration is in the best position to address your questions. If, however, you wish to have a second opinion, you should obtain a copy of the file and schedule a consultation with an attorney. In the interim, you can read more about PERM at http://myattorneyusa.com/employment-immigration.... Read More

The process will take approximately 12-18 months. You first must file an immigrant visa petition on behalf of your husband. Once this petition is approved, your husband will file an immigrant visa application. You can read more about family-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read More

In inviting individuals over for a visit, the inviter usually gives an invitation letter guaranteeing that he or she will support the visitor during the time of staying in the US, laying out the itinerary, and promising that the visitor will return home after the visit. This is usually accompanied by an I-134 affidavit of support with job letter, bank letter or statement, and tax return. So in answer to your questions, you can go through the process without letting your parents know that you are married. Whether or not you let them know later or they find out through any other way when they are in the US is another matter entirely. 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 husband does not file for you, you cannot remain in the US unless you have a different form of relief. If your husband divorces you, he can no longer file for you. If you have been the victim of physical or emotional abuse at the hands of your husband, you may be eligible to file a different application without him to get a green card.... Read More

An employer could petition for you at any time assuming they can demonstrate you are at the very least eligible for classification as a skilled worker. The issue is you will not be able to take advantage of the approved petition if you are in the United States without status. You cannot adjust your status in the country based upon a petition filed by an employer unless you have maintained lawful nonimmigrant status. If you depart the country, you risk triggering another bar for unlawful presence. If you have not been in the United States, the answer would depend upon why you are subject to the bar and when it will run. You can read more about employment immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/employment-immigration.... Read More

You appear to be in a position to choose, and it would seem that the choice is between staying with your wife and perhaps obtaining the permanent residence or going with your new infatuation. This is a choice that you would have to make yourself dependent upon the feelings in your heart. 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

Assuming the petition has been approved and the case is at the National Visa Center, you would send written correspondence notifying the National Visa Center of the change in name and circumstances. You would also need to send a copy of the marriage certificate and birth certificates. These must be accompanied by certified English translations if in a foreign language. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read More

There is no interference. You can have both an employer or family member pursue an immigrant visa on your behalf. There is no issue or red flag raised unless fraud is detected. You are not required to notify your enlisted that you are pursuing a green card through your spouse but it would likely be appreciated. The earlier the better as the company can reduce legal fees and expenses.... Read More