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David H Nachman
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This will depend upon the type of file that it was.
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Some information should be available through the Freedom of Information Act.
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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Actually, as of February 2009 they're working on petitions filed January 15,...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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I'm assuming that you're not here with a visa? If so, you won't be eligible to...
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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I'd immediately seek assistance from a nonprofit in your area; you may qualify...
Jean Tien
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I agree - you may be able to qualify for VAWA (Violence Against Women's Act)...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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It's good that you're asking questions now, but seek counsel immediately. If...
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When you state that your wife got abused, it is not clear who abused her. If...
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Lisa Ellen Seifert
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There is not a way to apply for citizenship through your child. There may be a...
Shawn Cheng Hsien Chou
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You cannot directly obtain your citizenship through your child. Your child...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Legalization based on your length of stay is not an option. More importantly,...
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Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson
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E-2 is probably your best bet. Be careful as to the amount of investment. It...
Eli Mayer Kantor
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As the previous answer stated, your best bet is an E-2 visa.
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Eli Mayer Kantor
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You need to convince them that there will be extreme hardship to you the "US...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Generally, when trying to get an I-601 approved, you need to show that not only...
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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This can put him in a difficult situation for future visits... your husband has...
Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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What kind of job skills does your husband have? Does he hold advanced academic...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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If your mother was born a US citizen, the next issue is whether she was able to...
Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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The text of the current Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) can be found...
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Hi Texas, Cristin with Avvo here. Yes, if you have advice, comments or an...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Ask away... someone here will be able to answer your question!
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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If you have had your permanent residence for longer than 4 years and nine...
Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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Since you are applying for naturalization after more than 5 years being an...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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The student likely would have to apply for a visa to enter Canada. The website...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Make sure the US visa affixed in the student's passport is valid and reflects...
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Philip Alan Eichorn
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Based on the facts you have presented, you are subject to deportation at this...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Subject to the caveats previously mentioned, processing time varies from place...
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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As to the affidavit of support, she'll need to fill one out whether she's...
Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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If you are without legal immigration status, you can be deported/removed at any...
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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Your larger issue is that you don't live together; while not an absolute bar to...
David Nabow Soloway
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If you and your wife have been married a relatively brief period, and you do...
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Joshua Daley Paulin
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Some folks have a civil marriage and then a religious wedding later... not a...
Bonnie Stern Wasser
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Actually, you do not receive an EAD by virtue of filing I130. I130 is the...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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However, if you obtain a reentry permit, you can stay outside of the US for up...
Philip Alan Eichorn
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If you remain outside the U.S. for any longer than six months at a time, CBP...
David Dene Murray
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If you did not receive an approval of your N-400 at the interview, it could be...
Joshua Daley Paulin
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Probably the best way to find out would be to make an INFOPASS appointment at...

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