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What papers do I need to file to bring my husband to the US?

Answered 12 years ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Once you file the petition on his behalf, the process usually takes about a year from start to finish.
Once you file the petition on his behalf, the process usually takes about a year from start to finish.

As a legal guardian can we apply a green card for our 3.5 year old niece?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You can file a green card for the child only after the adoption has been finalized.
You can file a green card for the child only after the adoption has been finalized.

What can I do to get a green card for my husband if he was only 9 months old when he was brought here illegally?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
He cannot do anything to legalize his status in the US if he is now over the age of 19 and was brought to the US unlawfully. He may be eligible for employment authorization under DACA.
He cannot do anything to legalize his status in the US if he is now over the age of 19 and was brought to the US unlawfully. He may be eligible for... Read More

Does a UK Citizen who overstayed on a tourist visa eligible for a green card?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
No, you will not be able to do this within the US if you are over the age of 21. This is only available for immediate relatives of US citizens once you are unlawfully present in the US. Immediate relatives are parents of, spouses of, and children under 21 of US citizens.
No, you will not be able to do this within the US if you are over the age of 21. This is only available for immediate relatives of US citizens once... Read More

If I apply for divorce, will it affect my PR and me applying for citizenship?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
If you have been a PR for more than 2 years and have your 10-year green card, your divorce will not affect your PR Status and you cannot be deported. You may have to wait until the 5-year anniversary of the issuance of your green card to apply for citizenship. With regards to your divorce, I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced family law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your.... Read More
If you have been a PR for more than 2 years and have your 10-year green card, your divorce will not affect your PR Status and you cannot be deported.... Read More

If my I-130 form (1st family preference) was approved and transferred to NVC, can I apply for a work permit, H1B visa?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
An approved I-130 petition, even one with a current priority date does not give you the opportunity to apply for a work permit. You can apply for a work permit only if you file a form I-485 adjustment of status application. If you are beneficiary of an H1B petition for nonimmigrant worker, you may apply for a work permit to work for the US employer.... Read More
An approved I-130 petition, even one with a current priority date does not give you the opportunity to apply for a work permit. You can apply for a... Read More

If I am a permanent resident for two years how can I bring my mother to the US?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael Alexander Yurasov-Lichtenberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
By becoming a citizen as soon as the law allows (5 years from becoming a permanent resident (3 years if you became a permanent resident through a marriage to a U.S. citizen and continue to be married to that U.S. citizen)), and then filing an immigrant petition for your mother.
By becoming a citizen as soon as the law allows (5 years from becoming a permanent resident (3 years if you became a permanent resident through a... Read More

Can I switch careers after getting my green card?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Once you have a green card and you've worked for the same employer for 180 days you can change jobs and change careers.
Once you have a green card and you've worked for the same employer for 180 days you can change jobs and change careers.

Why is USCIS taking so long to approve my family's I-130?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Petitions by U.S. citizens for their immediate relatives (spouses, children and parents) are generally adjudicated within one year. If your petition has not been approved after 2 years, you need to make inquiries to CIS. Using the number on your I-979C Notice of Action, you should inquire from the USCIS web site, the status of your petition. Also, confirm that you did not change your address.... Read More
Petitions by U.S. citizens for their immediate relatives (spouses, children and parents) are generally adjudicated within one year. If your petition... Read More

Can I stay legally if my stay permit expired during change of status decision making?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You can remain in the US while the process is pending. It is not possible to say exactly how long it will take. Usually the change of status takes about 4-6 months to adjudicate.
You can remain in the US while the process is pending. It is not possible to say exactly how long it will take. Usually the change of status takes... Read More

Should I leave when my visa ends?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Harun Kazmi   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You should stay in the US and finish the process. If you leave before you get travel permission, your case will be denied. In addition, the I-485 filing allows you to stay beyond your B visa I-94.
You should stay in the US and finish the process. If you leave before you get travel permission, your case will be denied. In addition, the I-485... Read More

H1B CAP

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Alan Lee, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
A person who will be employed by an H-1B cap-exempt organization can file for H-1B status at any time during the year. Others must wait until April 1 to file their petitions and are of course subject to the cap numbers.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
A person who will be employed by an H-1B cap-exempt organization can file for H-1B status at any time during the year. Others must wait until April 1... Read More

do i have a 10 year bar and if i want to apply for a visa to revisit the U.S can i ?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Alan Lee, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Since your I-94 is marked D/S, and your case was dismissed by the judge, you would not appear to have a 10 year bar unless U.S.C.I.S. made an earlier decision on your status which was negative and not overturned by an immigration judge.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
Since your I-94 is marked D/S, and your case was dismissed by the judge, you would not appear to have a 10 year bar unless U.S.C.I.S. made an earlier... Read More

What is the fastest way to invite my brother to my wedding here in the US?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Your brother should apply for a tourist visa.
Your brother should apply for a tourist visa.

Can I bring a French worker in the US through my LLC?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
The short answer to your query is Yes. Your company can file a nonimmigrant or immigrant petition for your French citizen to enter the US to work for your company. There are several requirements including the existence of a legitimate business reason for the hire; the qualification of the alien worker to do the job for which, s/he is being hired; the financial ability of your company to pay the foreign worker the regular salary that is offered for a US worker. Please consult with an experienced immigration attorney.... Read More
The short answer to your query is Yes. Your company can file a nonimmigrant or immigrant petition for your French citizen to enter the US to work for... Read More

If I get a job in June 2014, can I still hire an attorney to file a petition to change B1/B2 to H1B?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Ben T. Liu (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Changes are good that the H-1B quota will be filled on or about 04/01/2014.
Changes are good that the H-1B quota will be filled on or about 04/01/2014.

Could you please let me know if a Conditional Permanent Resident can apply for petition for a 20 year old unmarried son?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mary Lyn Tanawan Sanga (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Yes, a conditional resident can petition her unmarried children.
Yes, a conditional resident can petition her unmarried children.

Can I leave the US to go to Mexico for vacation while on F-1 visa?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
If you have a valid F-1 visa and are a student at a school with a valid I-20, you should be able to go to Mexico and return to the US.
If you have a valid F-1 visa and are a student at a school with a valid I-20, you should be able to go to Mexico and return to the US.

Can I leave the US to go to Mexico for vacation while on F-1 visa?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Christian Schmidt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
That would be not a problem if your F visa is still valid, you have a properly endorsed I-20, and come back to continue your studies.
That would be not a problem if your F visa is still valid, you have a properly endorsed I-20, and come back to continue your studies.

I am applying for a green card for my spouse. We make $16,000 a year and we have $50,000 savings. Is this enough money for application to be accepted?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Alan Lee, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
The immigration lawyer probably gave you those figures to be on the safe side. That is because US consular officers do not always go by the standards of the poverty guidelines. But assuming that you have a reasonable consular officer, savings of approximately $60,000 would probably be sufficient for your husband's immigration.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
The immigration lawyer probably gave you those figures to be on the safe side. That is because US consular officers do not always go by the standards... Read More

Can I petition my parent now or is it better to wait until I become US citizen and how long will it take?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Christian Schmidt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You must first become a US citizen before your parents can apply for a green card through you.
You must first become a US citizen before your parents can apply for a green card through you.

How long does it take for I-130 petition to get the visa?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
It takes about 6-8 months for the initial I-130 adjudication and then it goes to the national visa center for the next set of payments and applications for the consular processing stage to commence, which usually takes about another 3-5 months.
It takes about 6-8 months for the initial I-130 adjudication and then it goes to the national visa center for the next set of payments and... Read More

What does my husband need to become a permanent resident of the US?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You just need to petition for him and he will have his permanent residence within about 5-7 months, on average.
You just need to petition for him and he will have his permanent residence within about 5-7 months, on average.
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