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Immigration Form 1-601 Waiver

Your description of the problem does not provide enough facts. I will assume that your son used (smoked) marijuana once while under the age of 18. If this is the case, then he is not required to file an I-601. Generally speaking he is only required to wait for 3 years after the date he smoked marijuana. If he used marijuana more than once, but all actions occurred when he was under the age of 18, then he should not be required to file a waiver according to the Foreign Affairs Manual....

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My sister's father is an american who lives in Idaho and want to petition my filipino sister who lives in the philippines

The first question that needs to be answered is whether your sister is the illegitimate child of her father. If father and mother were married, then she can proceed with petition process. If not, then it will need to be determined whether she was legitimated by her father. This is a very complicated area of the law. I would strongly advise speaking with an experienced immigration attorney.

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Do i qualify for the CSPA Act.

I agree with Mr. Shusterman's answer, but would add that if your mother became a US citizen before you turned 21, then you became an immediate relative and your CSPA age froze at that time. I would suggest you consult an experienced immigration attorney to see what your options are at this time.

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An illegitimate child residing in Philippines wants to have an american citizenship

If he was not a citizen at the time you were born, then he cannot transmit citizenship to you. He could, in theory, try to petition for you, but you would have to show that you were legitimated before age 18. From what you're saying it doesn't sound like that happened. Without his cooperation, proving legitimation and having a petition approved would be impossible.

Should i file the I- 130 or should i get a lawyer to do it?

If you are planning to remain out of the country for 10 years and then re-enter through a petition filed by your US citizen husband, then I don't see a need to file that petition right now. Your problem is not the petition, but the bars to your re-entry. You won't be able to do anything about those bars until you've spent 10 years outside the country. I would consult with an experienced immigration attorney before leaving.

I have lived in CA for last 19 yrs and I have aplied and denied green card I am in police station what can i do who do I need

Unfortunately you have not supplied enough information to meaningfully answer your question. But generally speaking, if you are now in criminal proceedings and are not yet a US citizen, you should contact both a criminal attorney and an immigration attorney to ensure that your potential criminal conviction does cause irreparable harm to your eventually getting permanent residency in the US.

Hi, I filed N-400 and answered (NO) for selective service registration, when in fact I lived in the USA between 18-26. How fix?

At the time of the interview, you should point out to the interviewing officer that you answered the question incorrectly. It is a problem (both incorrectly answering the question and failing to register) but it is one that can be overcome. I would suggest you speak with an experienced immigration attorney before you go to the interview in order to avoid making matters worse.

I,m married and this is my one and only marraige, do I need to provide information in Part8. B

You must fill out all the information on any form you submit to the government truthfully. This not only means affirmatively stating truthful information, but it also means not purposely omitting information which is relevant. Attorneys are qualified to advise you on how to properly answer any and all questions on immigration forms. If you do not feel comfortable filling forms without assistance, please seek out the advice of a competent immigration attorney in your area.

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Can i get deported on a misdemeanor A on evading arrest charge?

I agree with my colleagues, you should definitely consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Moreover, you should have consulted with both a criminal attorney and an immigration attorney before accepting any plea deal. Without knowing the exact statute under which you were convicted, any other criminal history you may have, or your current immigration status, it's impossible to assess the immigration consequences.

Married with a LPR from Cuba who got a deportation in Sep. 2011.

You are in a complex situation that requires an experienced immigration attorney to review all the facts in your case. The short and general answer is that if your husband's deportation occurred after you filed your self-petition, then you probably can continue, but it may depend on the reasons for his removal. Again, this is a complex area of the law and you should seek legal guidance. If your petition is approved you will then have to apply for adjustment of status permanent resident (if...