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Can she apply for a US citizenship if she did not tell the truth about her marital status when she first entered the country?
The redemption may come at a high cost. Perhaps, the cost does not justify her efforts, and the risks, but more information is needed. Her decision to leave without her now ex-husband has already created complications and consequences.. I strongly recommend that this sort of situation be carefully discussed with a competent and experienced immigration attorney.
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Am i responsible for my father's unpaid medical biil
It is unlikely that the collection agencies will request money from you. Your father will remain responsible for his medical bills. He may be sued if he is unable to eventually pay the bill. The challenge is whether your father will be able to secure a visa in the future. This will depend upon the questions asked by the consular official. The agreement that is made for visa holders on the form I-134 is a bit different than the one made for sponsors of immigrants on form I-864. However, the...
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My sister who is a citizen in the US wants to file one of our siblings in Nigeria, she is married with 2 kids.
This question may need some clarification, since sibling petitions are delayed and based upon a quota. This means that even if approved, the visa petition will be held at the National Visa Center for years until a fourth preference family based visa date is reached. To appreciate how to determine the priority date for the I-130 petition, that date is the date that the USCIS actually receives the petition. The delays will likely upset anyone, who expected such a petition to process the...
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ICE Detention
If the person qualifies to file for adjustment of status, then ICE may consider allowing his family or friends to pay a bond for his release. This can allow him to file with the Immigration Court or local USCIS Office depending upon the situation. A bond may be reconsidered by the Immigration Court, as well, unless the person must be detained based upon the offense that the person is charged with. This makes it easier for him to consider all the person's immigration options. I strongly...
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Is divorce going to be a problem during naturalization interview?
Yes, there will be an effect. If you just received your permanent resident card, then you must have five instead of three years of physical presence (or a majority of time thereof living in the U.S.) to file for naturalization. There is a means to apply a little sooner, but it is best to seek an appointment with a competent and experienced attorney to learn how should you can apply or whether it is wise.
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Don't you think this qualifies as UPL? Pertains to ANY state in the USA
Immigration is Federal Law. This means that an attorney who is licensed in any State in the United States can represent an applicant in any USCIS Office throughout the U.S. and the World. However, this may be more costly at times depending upon the attorney. Any attorney can be certified or allowed to practice in any Federal Court in the U.S. as long as he is licensed in any State in the U.S.A. and can have other attorneys in that state support his right to limited practice in that Federal...
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Which process would be faster legalizing through a brother or a parent?
I agree with the other attorneys, but it is unclear if your siblings can adjust status to permanent resident status even after they wait decades for the visa petition to be current enough for a visa to be issued. This means that if they are in the U.S. and have entered with a visa, they will only have a chance if they are out the country in order for those petitions to help. There may be other visa options through a U.S. Citizen spouse, but this is unclear. I strongly recommend an...
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Dwi
I agree with Mr. Lorenzen. The DUI may affect your right to secure a future visa stamp depending upon the situation. I recommend that you seek advice from a competent and experienced immigraiton attorney.
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WIFE AND EX ARE FILLIPINO; DIVORCED IN AMERICA, NEITHER CITIZEN AT TIME. BOTH REMARRIED LATER, ARE THEY LEGALLY MARRIED NOW
I think your concern relates to the immigration consequences of bigamy. The fact that you both married without a prior annulment creates issues of marriage fraud as a matter of immigration law. A subsequent annulment and divorce following naturalization will not undo the prior action, but it 'may' make your current marriages lawful based upon state law. Whether the DHS will go after the foreign spouses and file for de-naturalization is not something attorneys should speculate about on public...
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My friend is married and immagration status is showing he is illegal in this country judge has given him bail but now border
I agree. Hire a competent and experienced immigration attorney to see if bond can still be reduced. Your friend may have lost a chance to get a lower bond. However, he may lose a lot more if he is not well represented.
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