Derivative I-485 pending and the primary applying for US citizenship

Once your sponsoring spouse become a citizen, the petition for you can be advanced because a visa is immediately available.

I passed the Civics test, but decision could not be made at this time.

Newark usually makes a determination the same day, but not always. It is entirely possible the system was down and certain information could not be...

Does the illegal inmate still have to be in jail on 2 pending court dates? Does the 48 Hour rule from ICE detainer still count

It sounds like you are saying the person has criminal charges and an ICE detainer because he is an illegal immigrant. If this is so, ICE has 48...

That statute you cited is harassment, which is a different crime. You need to consult with an immigration lawyer before making any decisions. It is...

Can marriage get my girlfriend (a Canadian doctor) out of her J1 status, although we no longer live in the same state?

The big question is if she has a two-year home residency requirement at the end of her J period. Often with doctors there is. If so, a waiver will...

Welfare check on parked car @ a closed gas station pump 2am(with pumps that are on)because car did not move for 10 minutes legal

The police will need to justify their community caretaking actions in order to justify their investigation. This is a complicated legal argument...

Do I qualify for the DREAM Act if I came to U.S. at the age of 16?

Unfortunately, under the current policy, it is not a law, you do not qualify. Nonetheless, if you are detained by immigration officials you could...

Can my records be expunged?

Completion of the conditional discharge prevents you from expunging any other records. YOu could expunge the arrest that resulted in the...

What are the chances that my arrest and criminal record will be dropped?

It will not simply be dropped. Depending on the facts of your arrest (how did the police encounter you? How did they find the CDS? Did they do...

I am planning on travelling to Hawaii and wanted to know if I will be able to reenter mainland U.S.

You should be fine travelling to Hawaii. Bring your EAD with you and a copy of your I-797C Notice of Action receipt of filing of the I-485 just in...