#took my file out to see the fee waiver status (denied if you recall)

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ok evil update on the whole name change thing: they lost my fucking file

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Does my wife need to update her name on her green card before filing an I-130 for me (husband/spouse)?

I am a foreign national who married my wife who is a US permanent resident. We got married in the usa and she took my surname upon marriage. (1.) Does my wife, as the I-130 petitioner, need to make an application for a brand new permanent resident card with her upgraded surname before filing the I-130 or will our US marriage certificate suffice? (2.) Additionally, she's 3 middle names (Example: Jane Alexandria Victoria Elizabeth Doe). Her permanent resident card has all her old names; nevertheless, our marriage certificate merely has her first name, first middle name, second middle name initial and my new surname (Example: Jane Alexandria V Thomas). Which name should she contain on the I130 in accordance with my first question? Thank you. A: Immigration law is changing almost daily now and it is unwise to put it to try to represent yourself in an immigration matter. Only an Immigration attorney has the expertise to properly fill out immigration forms and put together the right bundle of files and other evidence to support the immigration gains you are trying to obtain. Yet, especially in these turbulent times, you should retain an immigration attorney. This really is not a do it yourself job! You must focus on retaining experienced immigration counsel, especially now since Trump is currently President, that immigration is significantly more prohibitive.

LPR documents requirement when travel outside U.S.

My mom is LPR, and she intends to travel outside U.S. in this summer. After reading the file "Traveling outside of the U.S. - Documents needed for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)/Green Card holders" on U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site. it says," Foreign nationals who've applied for permanent residency may need to be qualified for advance parole prior to traveling out of the U.S. In order to be readmitted when traveling back to the U.S. (H1, H4, L1, L2, K3, K4 or V2, V3 holders do not need advance parole to travel abroad after applying to adjust status." I wonder, does my mom need to file parole prior in advance to be able to be readmitted when traveling back to the U.S. ? Another concern, her green card will expire on March 2018. Is she acceptable to travel outside U.S. in December? As an LPR, how long can she stay outside U.S.? Just how many days can she stay outside U.S. if she travels multiple times during a year? Thank you in advance for your response A: For all the specifics either contact an immigration attorney or see the USCIS office in Denver (schedule a meeting online because they don't meet non-scheduled parties). A lawyer will charge a fee and also the USCIS is not going to charge you (but you'll have to wait). Advanced parole is for those who are applying for PR standing, but have not been granted formal PR approval. In other words, provided the green card is still legal advanced parole isn't normally needed.Within the limits of "temporary" traveling, there are no limitations of how many times a permanent resident leaves the US, provided that they still meet the minimal amount of time in the US required to maintain the PR status (i.e. 6 months or longer outside the US can result in LPR abandonment).For the details of PR necessities review the PR application instructions. The USCIS webpage should also have this information available.Determined by when she files for a renewal and when your mom is outside the US an advanced parole may be deemed necessary.Eventually, recall a valid foreign passport ALONG WITH a legal green card are required to leave and reenter the US for green card holders.

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Does it matter whether we get married in the UK or USA if my fiance is British and wishes to move here with me?

My fiancee is British. She comes over here on a tourist visa several times per year. My target is to have her live with me here. I am a naturalized citizen, employed full-time. Does it make any difference whether we get married here or there, if she were to apply to reside here? A: Make any difference for what purposes? Your question lacks sufficient detail. The best first step is a First Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in these areas of law: Education Law & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Business. This reply does not constitute legal advice; make warranties, guarantees, or any forecasts; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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I have my green card and want to apply for my Citizenship but I have a juvenile record will I get denied automatically?

A: Not automatically. However, you should work with an immigration lawyer to determine whether the criminal record is problematic for naturalization. It depends on the crime.

How can I protect my illegal husband of 20 years from deportation? I'm a US born citizen and we have 3 children.

He entered before we married and got caught, so he'd orders to be deported. He left, but came back 18 months after, after we married, and was not found the second time. He's got no criminal record other than a seatbelt ticket. Our children are ages 19, 15, and 12. He doesn't have an visa. Without having to leave, how can he get legalized? We have been married 20 years. I'm scared for him. Will someone please answer me? A: Consider contacting an attorney for a consultation. Scenarios in this way are highly fact specific. It is hard to figure out without more info, although there could possibly be an approach to assist your husband. I am US citizen who married my wife in Jamaica. What exactly is the best alternative to bring my wife to the United States? Affordable attorneys? What's the avg. fee rate from start to finish? To understand the process. Is the green card just like spouse visa? Is there any who applied for Visa has the procedure slowed down due to Trump's new executive order? A: The Trump EO should not slow down the processing of the I-130 petition for a Jamaican citizen. Best way to assess your wife's situation is always to discuss in a consultation setting with multiple attorneys and ask for price quotes during the consult. Many immigration attorneys offer free consultations. Decide the one you feel most comfortable with and rather who is an AILA member (American Immigration Lawyers Association).

My husband received a waived deportation document from a immigration judge, what to do with that document?

My husband is ex Marine grant or but yet to recieved for green and citizenship in USA, so we must continue to fill I 130 and I 485 or what we should do? A: Do you mean the judge terminated proceedings? Or did she or he allow a waiver to you? If so, what type of waiver? (there are many!) You need to take a seat with an immigration attorney for a consultation. As these issues can be extremely fact specific, many of us offer free consultations.

Can I file I-130 for my 15 year-old daughter whose mother is not my legal wife?

I'm a US citizen. I have a 15 year old daughter who was born in Hong Kong. Her mother isn't my legal wife. Can I bring her into the USA for permanent residency? A: Yes. For her to get a green card as long as she is your biological daughter below the age of 21, you can file. She will likely derive citizenship from you under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 as long as you have shared legal custody if she enters the USA before the age of 18. If not, until she is eligible to file for naturalization on her own, she'd continue to be permanent resident. Consider working with an attorney to sort this out.

I won a green card through Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. My question is do I have to maintain my F1 status?

I am pupil that is F1. I gained a green card through Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. My question is do I need to maintain my F1 standing while awaiting my Interview? A: YES! While living in america you should keep status.

I m a US citizen married a Nigerian and petition for him to come to US. separated after 6 month. How can I divorce him?

We wed in his nation May 2015. After I petitioned for him to come he arrive in US May 2016. He's got a 2 year green card. We separated Nov 2016 due to his hostile behavior and signals which he might have married me to come to US. I had to phone the police at that time and he volunteered to leave and told officer that's is giving up his right to reside in the house I have owned for 8 years. The officers helped him to remove what private items that were left in the home. He'd removed most things a week prior to me having to call the authorities. What is my obligation and can I file for divorce in the customary manner? Thanks A: Yes, your divorce would be filed the same regardless.