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Nobody knows. It depends on the court now.
No way to tell. Keep watching the news.
It is unclear from your fact situation what papers your father will be submitting on your behalf this February. Therefore I cannot tell you any... Read Answer
Possibly. DACA requires that he be in the country and have been in the country for several years. If he has a 20 year bar, it sounds like he might be... Read Answer
If your parents have green cards and have been in the U.S. for 27 years, they are eligible to apply for citizenship. However, they must apply... Read Answer
I believe you mean "DAPA" and not "DACA". DACA is presently available. DAPA is tentatively set to begin around May 19, 2015 depending on when the... Read Answer
It may be possible to derive citizenship from your father, but much will depend on dates and how you entered the U.S. You should consult with an... Read Answer
It's not a matter of reporting. The form asks questions for which you must provide truthful answers. It asks for all of the times you have been... Read Answer
Yes. A first time misdemeanor shoplifting conviction is not one of the enumerated offenses that would disqualify you from applying for DACA.
It would appear that the path of least resistance at this point would be for you to wait for your boyfriend to become a citizen and sponsor you for a... Read Answer
Yes... as long as he is legally eligible for both benefits.
You can divorce him, but you or he may have to prove that your divorce a bona-fide one and not a marriage of convenience for immigration benefits.
Every case is different, but certainly I have had cases where people got divorced soon after the green card, and I have been able to help them retain... Read Answer
Hi. The only option to correct your issue is marriage to a US citizen. Thus, if she wants a divorce, you cannot stay. In addition, if you overstayed... Read Answer
If you entered with an F-1 then you should be able to adjust to permanent residence. You have a lot going on here, so you should consult with an... Read Answer
Yes, your US citizen brother can file for you. He must file a Form I-130 petition under F4 [brother/sister] of a US citizen. However, I must warn you... Read Answer
No, you cannot. However, if you travel to Korea, you may be detained there to serve.
We may not even get any comprehensive immigration reform. Even if we do, it is unknown what the details will be at this time.
No one knows what an amnesty law will say, but based on history, a person who has been here over 30 years would likely qualify, if otherwise eligible.
Until it passes, no one knows for sure. Your friend sounds like the type of person immigration reformers would like to include in a path to lawful... Read Answer
I'd have to say that anyone who has lived in the U..S since 1983 will probably be covered in any serious comprehensive immigration reform. However, I... Read Answer
There is a good chance that you may have difficulty if you go through with your plan. A permanent resident is supposed to remain in the U. S. for at... Read Answer
You can only automatically become a US citizen if you have already been a permanent resident. If you are not a permanent resident yet, then your... Read Answer
Philippine nationals do not have a visa waiver and so must apply for a nonimmigrant visa at the American consulate or embassy prior to coming to the... Read Answer
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... Read Answer