Wisconsin Immigration Legal Questions

Have you received your green card? If so, a divorce will not result in a loss of your permanent residence. Even if you are a conditional resident, you could still seek to remove the conditions even if divorced. As long as the marriage was entered in good faith, a divorce will not cause a loss of status. You can read more about removing conditions at http://myattorneyusa.com/seeking-waiver-of-joint-filing-requirement-of-uscis-from-i-751. ... Read Answer

Yes, assuming you are married to a United States citizen. Your unauthorized employment will not bar you from adjustment of status. You will need to disclose this employment when completing the marriage-based adjustment of status package. The only issue you may face is if you claimed to be a United States citizen on any employment applications or the Form I-9. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.... Read Answer

You cannot simply take a semester off to live with your boyfriend. You could, however, look into transferring to a college or university where your boyfriend lives. This would allow you to maintain your status and live with your boyfriend. Contact colleges and universities near his place of residence to discuss the process.  Your boyfriend will need to meet affidavit of support requirements. USCIS may question his ability to support you if he does not have sufficient evidence of income and assets. You could always use a joint sponsor if necessary.  You should speak to a CPA or tax attorney about whether you needed to file an income tax return. Not everyone in the United Stares is required to file an income tax return. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.... Read Answer

Your organization can file an EB-1C petition at any time. You may file a concurrent Form I-485 so long package is filed prior to the expiration of your current nonimmigrant stay. Timing of the filing is important so you can continue working with interruption. You can find more information on EB-1C at http://myattorneyusa.com/eb1c-visa-category-multinational-managers-and-executives. ... Read Answer

You could potentially qualify for EB2. You really need to be discussing this matter with your employer's immigration attorney. This attorney has access to all the records necessary to make a determination. If you would like a second opinion, you should request a copy of the file and schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. You can read more about employment-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/employment-immigration.... Read Answer

You should put in the ending date of your J visa status. If you wish, you can add in words to the effect that your change of status to F-1 student is pending. 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

I assume that you are a US citizen or permanent resident of the US. You can sponsor him on form I-130 petition for alien relative and once approved, have him go through consular processing for an immigrant visa interview at the US embassy. On the question of support, you would have to fill out the I-864 affidavit of support form, but if you do not have enough to support him financially, you can have a relative or friend of means be a cosponsor and guarantee on another form I-864 that he or she will support your husband at the time that he comes here.Unfortunately I doubt that the paperwork will clear in time for him to attend his baby's delivery.   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 file for your parents' visitor visas. You do not sponsor your parents unless they are required by the consulate to file an affidavit of support. Your parents apply for visitor visas based upon their desire/need to travel to the United States. Your parents will need to establish strong ties to India and convince the consular official that they will return after a brief trip to the United States. Whether the visa is issued will be at the discretion of the consular official. You can read more about nonimmigrant visas at http://myattorneyusa.com/travel-visas.... Read Answer

This is a situation where you should consult an attorney. He may be eligible for relief from removal but more information is needed about how he entered and what he was arrested for. It is important to retain an attorney as soon as possible. Your boyfriend should not sign any paperwork given him to by ICE without first speaking to an attorney. You can read more about deportation defense at http://myattorneyusa.com/removal-and-deportation-defense.... Read Answer

It appears you have already removed the conditional status and are now a permanent resident.  You do not need to be married to your husband to remain a permanent resident. I would recomend you apply for naturalization as soon as possible to remove any future threat of deportation. My office can assist you with this process.  Please call for a free consultation.... Read Answer

If you get a divorce, it is unlikely that the immigration service will try and revoke your green card unless they believe you have committed marriage fraud. If you apply for citizenship, they may ask questions regarding your relationship and whether there was fraud in your marriage. As long as you can prove there was no fraud, your card should not be taken.  ... Read Answer

You would need to file Form I-130 on her behalf. Is your wife currently in the United States? If so, she may be able to seek adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident. If not, she will seek an immigrant visa through consular process. You can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.... Read Answer

You you and your spouse need to start the adjustment of status process. Your husband needs to file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf. You will concurrently file an application seeking adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. You and your spouse can find the required forms at www.uscis.gov. ... Read Answer

Your father could come to the United Srares at a later time based upon a different immigrant visa. He will not be able to resurrect the petition filed by his brother if more than a year passes. It would be best to move forward with this petition if possible given he has already waited 12 years to immigrate.... Read Answer

Your friend must comply with the terms of her admission. She must leave the country on or before the date her authorized stay expires. Even if someone complies with their authorized stay, it is difficult to return to the United States quickly. CBP is often suspicious of an alien's intent when they remain in the country for several months and attempt to re-enter shortly thereafter. Your friend should discuss her travel plans in detail with an attorney before attempting to return to the United States.... Read Answer

  Your interest and openness to move to another state does nothing in terms of laying the foundation for answering your question  There is no program that allows to BF of a USC to move to reside permanently in the USA. You can file a K1 visa for a fiancé but it is unclear whether your BF is also your fiancé. Keep in mind that you will be obligated to marry the fiancé within 90 days of his arrival to the USA.     Best Immigration Lawyers. ... Read Answer

The answer depends upon whether you started the immigration process and your immigration status. There is no overnight fix. Your wife will need to wait until a Form I-130 is approved and a visa is available at which time she will apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing. At the visa interview, she will be refused due to her unlawful presence. She will be instructed to file a waiver based upon extreme hardship to you if she is denied admission. Once the waiver is approved, your wife's visa will be issued and she can return to the United States. Your wife should not attempt to enter without an approved immigrant visa as it could irreparably harm her ability to obtain a green card.... Read Answer

I do not believe that a divorce granted ex parte they on the ground of cruelty would hinder you in an application to immigrate to the U. S. through an employer, spouse, or self. U.S.C.I.S. is concerned with criminal convictions, not with divorce grounds such as yours. 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