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Who knows a good immigration lawyer in MD?

In addition to pursuing the recommendations from other responses, ask other foreign-born friends for their opinion as well as the general details of their experience while being represented by the attorney they suggest. Remember that some immigration attorneys specialize in certain types of cases, for example, employer-sponsored cases. If your case does not fall into that category, you may have to keep searching. Make sure your attorney has not been cited for malpractice or other misconduct....

I overstayed on my tourist visa 15 years ago. I am thinking of just going home. Will there be a problem leaving the US?

Usually, there should not be a problem leaving the US. You would follow the exit procedures using your I-94 form. You should not be detained or questioned. The I-94 form is simply collected or you deposit it in a collection bin. Before you return, if you are also considering remaining in the U.S., you may want to seek legal advice about your options for obtaining legal status if you decide to stay.

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Obtaining a green card for a immigrant who crossed the borders illegally

If it not a waiver, technically, but certain persons were grandfathered and are still eligible to pay a $1000 fine and obtain their green cards in the U.S. if they meet certain requirements. --

Shall the 12 years old daughter get child's benefits in China after her father past away who has a green card?

You should consult with an attorney who specializes in Social Security law instead of only getting information from the social security office. Some countries have reciprocal agreements with the US to pay out social security benefits to citizens of those countries who have worked in the U.S. Perhaps the daughter could take advantage of that agreement, depending on her father's citizenship and where she now resides.

Visa for illegal minor immigrant who came to the United States at 6 years old.

He has some options, but you would need a detailed consultation with an attorney in order to determine what the exact options are. He should not wait to find out his options because he will lose some options once he turns 18.

I am a non-us citizen... what happens to my case if I just go home and leave the country.

Whether they will automatically lose the case depends on how you and the others are being sued. Note that if you leave, the person suing you will obtain a judgment against you. Your property could be garnished and sold to fulfill the judgment.

When or will I ever be granted a non immigrant visa again? I overstayed app.5yrs ago and they cancelled my visa. I had my son.

Non immigrant visa overstays can apply for a waiver of their previous overstay. You would have to establish the reason for the overstay and your reasons for wanting to return again. You will need to prove the date you returned to your home country and show proof of the reasons you cite for overstaying. Usually, circumstances that you did not have control over can improve your chances of obtaining the waiver. Also, if you tried to extend your visa, but received no response and can show proof of...

If my citizen husband has been arrested for dui, is this is going to affect on my immigration case,which he applied just 4 month

Your husband's DUI arrest should not affect your record. If the DUI arrest affects his income or ability to support you, it could affect you during the immigration process. As part of the immigration application process for your green card, he will have to establish to the immigration authorities that he has enough assets or makes enough money to support you. If he is imprisoned due to the DUI arrest and cannot attend your marriage interview, that could pose a problem as well.