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I'm in the us for almost 6 years,came here legally for vacations for 2 months,but ended up not going back,what to do to legalize
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Answered on January 20, 2013
It sounds like your best option is to get a green card via adjustment of status from the petition of an eligible family member if you have one.
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I am a Canadian, working and living in Boston on an L-1A visa. Is it correct to assume that I am a considered a U.S. resident?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
It depends. Based on US immigration law, you are only considered a "resident" if you are a green card holder (lawful permanent resident or "LPR")...
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I am working & living in the U.S. on an L1A visa. If I want to get another job, is the visa transferable to the new US company?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
No, the L visa is not transferable. You might be eligible for an H-1B or another visa from your new company.
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What are my chances of being denied entry to the US at my interview?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
It sounds like you should be OK based on what you have told us. Make sure you answer all of the questions honestly and completely at the interview....
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If my feance was deported 5 years ago but the lawyer gave him a 10 year sentence to stay out of the us can he come back sooner?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
It will depend on the nature of the felony. Some felonies are considered bad enough to trigger a permanent ban from the US (drug trafficking, for...
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Can I claim my mom to come to the US? She overstayed her multiple entry visa. She (my mom) went back to our country 6 years ago.
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Answered on January 20, 2013
If you are a US citizen you can file a green card petition for your mom using Form I-130. She may be subject to a 10-year time bar from entering...
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I have been denied on my I-751 petition to remove condition because I am no longer married
to this person
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Answered on January 20, 2013
You will need to file a new I-751 petition to remove conditions based on your divorce and provide information that your marriage was entered into...
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Overstayed and left on voluntary departure Am I banned for certain years to re enter?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
Yes, your tourist visa application appeared to be denied because you had "immigrant intent" because there is a pending green card application filed...
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What happen when a DV applicant died but won the lottery ?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
Unfortunately no. The death of a DV lottery winner terminates the case and none of the once-eligible dependents may use that opportunity.
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Can I petition my wife & my 21 year old step son?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
You can apply for your wife's green card using adjustment of status (Forms I-130 and I-485) since she entered the country legally. I don't know the...
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