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Non Immigrant Visa

There is no "paperwork" to be filed by you in order for your friend to receive a visitor's visa (B-2). Perhaps you are referring to an Affidavit of Support. Ultimately, however, whether he is granted a visitor (B-2) visa depends on him and the consular officer where he is applying. The decision on the visa has little to do with you. For example, does your firend have a job? Does it pay well? Does he own property? Is he married, with children, or single? Is he likely to return to...

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City of residence where you applied for an immigrant visa or adjustments of status

It refers to the city of your residence, where you lived, when you filed your Application to Adjust Status (form I-485). Even if you moved after filing or after your interview and lived elsewhere when your resident card was issued or received, your residence at the time you filed your application is controlling.

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Can someone who has been ordered deported file a cancellation of removal?

Impingement does not erase a criminal record under immigration law. To erase it for immigration purposes, it is necessary to file a coram nobis, which is done by returning to the criminal court of the conviction, reopening the criminal matter, and persuading the judge that the conviction was an error. However, there is not enough information in your question: Was the conviction a result of a plea or a jury verdict? What was the nature of the felony? It is best for you to consult wit an...

Is it too late for an annulment?

This is a family law question and a situation that needs a lawyer's attention. If you cannot afford a lawyer, there are pro bono or reduced fee services available. Try the Harriett Buhai Ctr For Family: (213) 388-7515 .

What is the process for changing F-1 visa sponsor

The answer to your questions depends on multiple variables. Has your current sponsor notified you that (s)he is no longer willing to continue to serve as the sponsor? What is the relationship between you and the proposed new sponsor? When do you want to make the change? AGGIE R. HOFFMAN, Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California, Bd. of Legal Specialization.

I am about to step into the US in next month on F-1 and I applied for the DV Lottery 2011

Based on the sequence of the applications, there appears to be no conflict between the required non-immigrant intent (F-1) and application for the DV lottery. Furthermore, assuming that one does not intend to overstay or otherwise violate the terms of the the F-1 status, no penalty would attach to winning the lottery. In other words, a person in the U.S. in valid nonimmigrant status who later wins the DV lottery, may adjust status to lawful permanent residence (green card) without...

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Can my green card sponsor withdraw his sponsorship (family visa)

In general, once resident status (green card) is issued based on an approved visa petition, the immigration process has been completed and the petitioner (your uncle) has no legal authority to revoke it. One exception may be in marriage cases where resident status is "conditional" and it is reported to immigration that the marriage was not bona fide, and solely for immigration purposes. Your case, however, appears to be based on a sibling relationship, so I assume that your resident status (...

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F1 visa expired. I-20 valid until November 2011. I-131 granted. Do I have to apply for F1 visa again?

A person who has a pending Application to Adjust Status (I-485) is, in general, no longer eligile for any nonimmigrant visa, such as the F-1. However, by being granted advance parole (I-131), such a person may may travel abroad and return to the U.S. without obtaining a visa. The entry is for the purpose of continuing the I-485 application. AGGIE R. HOFFMAN, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California, Bd. of Legal Specialization.

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Is it possible to fight a deportation if the person has been deported before?

This is a complex question that needs a thorough review of the underlying criminal conviction and the prior deportation hearing. You should also know that illegal entry after deportation is a felony and taken very seriously. A great deal of legal maneuvering is required in this case and it must be given immediate attention. Help cannot be provided via a short answer to your question. There is nothing simple about this case. You should consult an immigration lawyer without delay.

Applying for passpor of minor daughter which had just arrived in USA as permanent resident (automatic citizenship)

Notarization of signatures can be obtained from the local American Embassy/Consulate in foreign countries. As a U.S. citizen, you may contact American Citizen Services at the Consulate closest to the mother's foreign residence. Hopefully, the mother will cooperate in this process. If this is the only issue, you should be able to resolve it without any complications.