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L1 and L2 visa expired 11/11, I-94 valid 12/13. Can L2 travel, get stamp and come back on the basis of I-94 copy of L1 holder?

Yes, as long as the L-1B maintains valid status the L-2 can travel and will need to obtain a stamp through 12/2013 (will need to present proof to consulate that L-1B is maintaining status). L-1 cannot sponsor parents to come here, only spouses and minor children (under 21). Parents will need their own work visas or visitor visas to be admitted.

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Canada permanent resident re-entering on B-2 Visa

I think you should discuss this with a Canadian immigration lawyer. I can recommend Sergio Karas, karas@karas.ca. He is excellent. Karen Weinstock, Attorney at Law Managing Attorney, Atlanta Office Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers KWeinstock@visalaw.com Telephone: 770-913-0800 or 866-644-0404

Should I use my SSN to open a bank account for my US entity ?

Opening a company on your valid SSN is OK. Owning a company may be a consideration when you reapply for F-1 to demonstrate stronger ties to the U.S. vs. India.

L1 to H1

Because you left the U.S. and re-entered with your new visa a status violation is cured. Therefore, you do not have to worry about that when filing a new change of status, as long as you maintained your valid status until now. You do not have to list your status prior to, or before your last entry into the U.S.

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I wonder if lawyers can help the people to obtain the US citizenship who are already the greencard holder for five years.

A lawyer can definitely help a permanent resident to obtain citizenship. You do not have to be a fluent English speaker to qualify for citizenship but you do have to have a decent level English and understand the questions the interviewer will ask of you and be able to respond. There are waivers from the English language requirement for people who are over 55 years old and have been permanent residents for over 15 years.

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I have a 2 years resident card 15 days ago, is there any way that my wife could revoke my G carte?

Only USCIS has the authority to revoke your green card. If you married in good faith and have the documents to prove it you should not worry. If you did not marry in good faith, you will have a hard time removing the conditions and getting the permanent status.

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I will be reaching my 5 years of L1-B status in October 2011 but my visa and I-94 is up to August 2014.

Technically, yes because the I-94 control but it is questionable from an immigration law standpoint if you have already spent 5 years in the U.S. You may be able to change to H-1B for another year and then apply for a green card if you really want to stay here long term. Karen Weinstock, Attorney at Law Managing Attorney, Atlanta Office Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers KWeinstock@visalaw.com 866-644-0404

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How can i get my i20 reinstated witout leaving us?

I you are within your grace period of 60 days you can probably get reinstated. Karen Weinstock, Attorney at Law Managing Attorney, Atlanta Office Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers KWeinstock@visalaw.com Telephone: 770-913-0800 or 866-644-0404

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Can I apply for my TPS renewal after I have applied for a green card? The green card has not been granted yet.

Yes, and you may want to keep your TPS case going in case your green card gets denied or delayed for some reason. If you do not reapply your TPS may be lost.

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How do we ask for revalidation of a petition filed?, petitioner( father )died 7/25/11 in the phils.? We never inform death yet.

If you live in the U.S. then you are OK, since you are overseas you have a problem. You should consult with a good immigration lawyer to find out if there is any chance for you to immigrate based on humanitarian reinstatement. Karen Weinstock, Attorney at Law Managing Attorney, Atlanta Office Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers KWeinstock@visalaw.com Telephone: 770-913-0800 or 866-644-0404

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