Elliot M.S. Yi’s Answers

I agree with my colleagues. Consult with an attorney to find out the exact steps you should take depending on your specific situation. Good luck!

Thank you for the inquiry. If you are unfamiliar with the process as far as employer-sponsored petitions or employment-based visas, you should seek a consultation with an immigration attorney. The attorney can assist you as far as explaining your available options, costs and time frame. Many of us represent clients abroad and offer consultations over Skype.

I agree with my colleagues. You should seek advice from an immigration attorney.

I agree with my colleagues. You should be eligible for a second OPT period but you should check with the foreign student advisor. Good luck.

I agree with my colleagues. I am a local Portland attorney. Please see the following link to see if your cousin meets the other eligibility requirements: http://www.emsylaw.com/deferred-action-daca.html If you have additional questions, feel free to email me at elliot@emsylaw.com.

Depending on your age, you might qualify for Deferred Action. However, deferred action would only grant you work authorization for two years and would not give you lawful status in the U.S. If you have a spouse who is a US citizen, then your spouse could be the petitioner for an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. However, you run the risk of having to go through consular processing and potentially be barred from reentering the U.S. if any issues arise. You should consult with an immigration...

You can sponsor him. I agree with my colleagues.

I agree with my colleagues. You should think about filing for citizenship if you meet the eligibility requirements and do not have any potential red flags in your past. Good luck!

Thanks for your inquiry. Do you know if anyone would be willing to attest to the fact that you were in the U.S. before your 16th birthday? It would be a good idea to have a consultation with an immigration attorney to make sure you meet all eligibility requirements and do not have any potential red flags in your case. For more information on eligibility requirements, please see the link below. http://www.emsylaw.com/deferred-action-daca.html

I agree with my colleagues. The wait time is about 4 to 6 months. Good luck.