Framingham, MA
Immigration Lawyer at Framingham, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration
You can stay a permanent resident as long as you like; it is entirely your choice. That said, citizenship is worth looking into, if for no other...
If you've been out that long, your green card would be considered to have been abandoned. One of your children can file for residence for you once...
You'd need a qualifying relative to be able to apply for that waiver, so unless you do, you won't be able to do that.
It can also be helpful to notify the office where the I-130 was filed when you naturalize.
Some information should be available through the Freedom of Information Act.
I'm assuming that you're not here with a visa? If so, you won't be eligible to adjust status (which is what you filed for with form I-485) --...
Actually, as of February 2009 they're working on petitions filed January 15, 1998 so you have a long wait (See the link to current visa bulletin)....
It's good that you're asking questions now, but seek counsel immediately. If you came with a visitor's visa, as you say, then you would at least...
I'd immediately seek assistance from a nonprofit in your area; you may qualify for relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Your first...
Briefly, your husband has been summoned to immigration court, and though he has some time to prepare, you should take all your paperwork to an...