I want to know which is better, to file for EB1 or NIW visa.

The EB-1 category is harder to satisfy as "extraordinary ability", whereas the EB-2 category (NIW)requires an advanced degree and applies to...

If a US citizen has a child in another country does that child have dual citizenship or only in the country of origin?

Children of U.S. citizens born outside of the U.S. can acquire citizenship however there is a requirement that the parent (mother in this case)...

Can a new permanent resident bring her maid to the US?

You can only petition for the maid as an employer and would then have to satisfy certain Department of Labor regulations. She cannot come in on a...

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Is there a law on hold, waiting to be approved by congress for illegal alians obtaining residents?

There is legislation in Congress at this moment called the Dream Act. This would create a 10 year path to citizenship for people under 30 who were...

I'm an Au pair, my J1 visa expires in March 2011. I'd like to visit home for 2 weeks in February 2011.

You should be able to travel as long as your visa remains valid. As for renewing your J-1, it would depend upon your individual circumstances and...

Currently I am in the USA with B1/B2 Visa and it is valid until the coming May 2011.

You should be able to adjust in the U.S if you file your I-485. I would advise that you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to help...

New Version of the Dream Act

First, the bill hasn't even passed the Senate (hopefully it will.) If it does there may be changes before it is signed into law. Wait until it's...

What does she have to do to get legalized in the U.S.?

If the Dream Act legislation passes the Senate and gets signed by the President then if she has finished two years of college or served in the...

Order of Deportation

ICE will usually place the person in detention and move the process quickly to deport the individual. There is an opportunity to ask them to...

Cuban refugee/ asylum

I am assuming your husband is Cuban. If he has been here for more than 1 year and can prove that he is a cuban national he can adjust his status...