You must file the Form N-470 prior to the absence. Not knowing you could file a Form N-470 will not allow you to retroactively apply for the benefit.

No, it is not legal. You must be paid your wages. You should file a comma int with the Department of Labor.

Should I renew my DACA or have my spouse petion me?

iI typically advise clients to maintain immigration status or benefits authorizing then to be in the United States like DACA or TPS through the...

Can I travel within the United States?

You do not adjust status by filing an I-94. An I-94 is the arrival/departure record. While you can typically travel domestically with valid...

Why does an applicant needs to be physically present in the US when filing for Re-entry permit?

The requirement that a person be in the United Stares is designed to make sure people apply prior to travel. It is also a mechanism to make sure...

Im confused about the "proving that the marriage is legitimate" when filing i-130 form

Each case is different. You can prove your marriage was entered in good faith by submitting photographs of you and your spouse, phone bills with...

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What are the options to stay legally in usa?

Once you are laid off, you immediately fall out of status. It would be unlikely you could change your status at this time given you are not in...

Does having a US citizen child help speed up the process for a Fiancée Visa/ K-1?

It is not clear whether your fiancé is in the United States or not. If he is in the United States, the fiancé visa route may not be the best....

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Your wife may travel to another country while her Form I-730 is pending.

How do i change my visa status in USA?

It is possible to change your status. You would need to file a Form I-539. However, given the substantial processing times for a change of status...