What should I include for a i-601 letter as a brother in law who is a citizen: My future sister in law is married to a US citizen and is applying for i-601. I want to write an honest letter in support of this.
Karen-Lee's answer: You need to write a clear and detailed letter explaining each situation and circumstance that will cause “extreme hardship”. It is not enough to say that the US Citizen will feel sad or miss the fiancé/spouse – this is “normal” hardship. The details provided in the letter as well as the evidence/documentation are the key, vital issues in the waiver process. The best way to approach the hardship letter and evidence is to think about every aspect of how their life would change if they had to relocate permanently to their fiancé/spouses country. These arguments form the basis of the hardship letter. Extreme hardship can be demonstrated in many aspects of your life such as: HEALTH/MEDICAL - Ongoing or specialized treatment requirements for a physical or mental condition; availability and quality of such treatment in your fiancé/spouse’s country, anticipated duration of the treatment; whether a condition is chronic or acute, or long-or short-term. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS - Future employability; loss due to sale of home or business or termination of a professional practice; decline in standard of living; ability to recoup short-term losses; cost of extraordinary needs such as special education or training for children; cost of care for family members (i.e., elderly and infirm parents). EDUCATION - Loss of opportunity for higher education; lower quality or limited scope of education options; disruption of current program; requirement to be educated in a foreign language or culture with ensuing loss of time for grade; availability of special requirements, such as training programs or internships in specific fields. PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS - Close relatives in the United States; separation from spouse/children; ages of involved parties; length of residence and community ties in the United States. SPECIAL FACTORS - Cultural, language, religious, and ethnic obstacles; valid fears of persecution, physical harm, or injury; social ostracism or stigma; access to social institutions or structures. Any other situation that you feel may help you meet the burden of extreme hardship. Include as much legitimate, detailed evidence as possible. For example, personal letters from your doctor, nurses, therapists, medical records, prescription information, etc.
I need to file a I-751, to remove conditions, based on marriage. I am 4 months late. Can I still do this.: Also, can I travel abroad while my I-751 petition is pending. Is there a travel permit I can apply for? Or is my Green Card expiration serious that I should not travel abroad?
Karen-Lee's answer: You will need to apply as soon as possible and provide a reason for not filing timely. You should give as much supporting evidence of a good faith marriage including bills, insurance, leases etc in both your names.
What is the fastest way to get permission to keep working in the US? Moving from F1 to resident.: I am on a F1 visa and have entered the US legally. Used all my practicum credits to work and will not be able to keep working after Sep/10. My fiance has a green card (5 years). 1) Should I marry him now before he applies for his citizenship or after? Do I need to file I-130 as soon as we marry or with his citizenship papers? Will I be able to work if we file it now? 2) When should I apply for adjustment of status? 3) When I file my I-485 and I-765, will I be able to continue working where I am after September/10? How long does it take to have work authorization?
Karen-Lee's answer: You will need to talk to an immigration attorney. You can file either now or when he becomes a citizen. You can get work authorization within 90 days of applying if he is a citizen. If your spouse is a US citizen you can file your adjustment concurrently with your I130. If he is still becoming a US citizen, marriage does not solve your proble as you will be out of status after September. Have you thought about getting an employer to sponsor you for an H1-B