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Can L2 visa holder apply for SSN and will it be valid for obtaining job?

You would have to file for an EAD and then apply for an SSN. You would need the EAD for employment.

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How to avoid deportation for a legal resident

You are in the metro-atlanta area and there are a number of very competent immigration attorneys where you are. I would suggest settin up a consultation with a qualified immigration attorney who handles removal defense work to assist you in this matter.

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Does working on EAD nullify the H4 status?

Utilizing the EAD for employment purposes does invalidate your wife's non-immigrant visa status. However, if you maintain your H-1B status you can of course bring your wife back to H-4 status at any time.

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Immigration laws regarding marriage to a Swiss citizen, form I-130 and I-129F

Our experience has been that there is often times not a significant time saving going the K-1 route compared to the K-3 visa provided you are able to get married soon and file the I-130 and I-129F. US Consulates and Embassies located in certain regions of the world view the K-1 visa more suspiciously (given that the Petitioner is only engaged) and the potential for abuse of this visa. I would suggest setting up an appointment with an immigration practitioner and discussing the merits and de-...

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I 140 Denial work experience

If you are unable to get an experience verification letter from your prior employer, you may get an affidavit from a supervisor or co-worker with whom you may have worked. The affidavit from the COO could work and it must explain in detail your job title, dates of employment, your detailed duties and the COO must explain how he has knowledge of these details as well as provide his current contact details. You should look at filing a Motion to Reopen with the new evidence and explain how the...

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What constitutes "qualifying public assistance" for an immigrant?

You could be on the hook for 10 years (40 quarters of employment), death or until your son-in-law becomes a US Citizen, and your son-in-law will not be able to apply for any form of means tested benefit. Read the I-864 form very carefully before signing on as a Joint Sponsor as there are very few exemptions.

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DUI Conviction VS Citizenship

One of the key requirements for Naturalization is "good moral character." You have to establish good moral character within the 5 years prior to filing the N-400 but USCIS may look to periods outside of 5 years as well if there are repeat and multiple violations. Also, generally speaking a simple DUI does not lead to a finding of a lack of good moral character and should not impact the naturalization process. These are state law questions that interplay with federal immigration laws and as...

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Bringing my sister In LAw for employment.

Cariung for an elder parent is a difficult situation which many of us face. Unfortunatately, however there is not a good non-immigrant visa option to bring your sister in law into the country. We have seen B-2 non-immigrant visa option being used but that is not an appropriate visa category and one that is not a long term solution. If you become a US citizen, you can certainly sponsor your sister as a lawful permanent resident but that is such a long wait, it is almost pointless to discuss....

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Who is responsible?

In the unfortunate event that she has to be hospitalized, make sure that neither you nor your sister sign any papers that appear to hold you responsible for payment of bills. Given that she is a US Citizen, the hospital will be able to get a reimbursement for their bills from state and federal agencies. You have Medicaid and other programs designed for the indigent and poor.

What if spouse/sponsor of K3 dies before AOS applied for?

Your question is a bit confusing and I am going to make some assumptions in answering this question. If the I-130 was approved before the spouse died, she should be able to file for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) and explain the spouse's death in this filing.