Question regarding I-130 question no. 16: "Has your relative ever been under immigration proceedings?"

This refers to removal proceedings - you give no indication that she would need to say anything here (though it would be wise to disclose the...

Returned petition From the US Embassy to the USCIS

These consular returns are total nightmares. It normally takes at least the better part of a year - and often way more than a year - before USCIS...

Can an alien traveling in the US on a B-2, 10-year multi entry visa make a short visit home after receiving an extension of stay

Leaving abandons any extension granted. Returning doesn't give the ability to use what was left on the extension - the person needs to prove...

My OPT is about to expire and I'm engaged and living with an American citizen in the USA- what visa should I apply for?

I agree with my colleagues - since you are here already, the fiance visa is the one thing to rule out. Between the H-1B and a marriage-based...

Immigration

You need to speak with an attorney, bringing the formal court disposition for the offense so the attorney can research the elements of the statute...

How can my husband come visit my family for 2-3 months at a time with me but not get a green card?

He can try to come on the B-1/B-2, documenting the fact that you both plan to continue living in South Africa and your ties to that country (home,...

Wage offered is more than advertisement, but ad salary= Prevaling wage

You really, really need an attorney to deal with a PERM. More accurately, have your employer get one. If you are the employee, your involvement...

Travel with L2 VISA and H1 approved petition

You need to consult an attorney. I her H-1B was approved as a change of status, she is working on this, and reentering on the L-2 invalidates...

H1b1 for a singaporean, can an application be filed now to start work before october 1?

Really good question. To my knowledge, they have never hit the cap for H-1B1s. The unused H-1B1 numbers are added back in to the general cap...

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What can I do to help my fiance not get deported.?

Not a great situation. Can process based on your marriage, but will 1) need to get divorced; 2) need to leave and become subject to the 10-year...