Can I apply for Religious asylum after one year of being in the US ?

Yes, if you can show how conditions in Iraq have changed during your stay in the U.S. But an asylum filing is difficult, so consult with an...

A petition got rejected by a consulate and the USCIS has been reviewing the case for 5 months. Can I do anything to expedite?

An immigration attorney (particularly one belonging to the American Immigration Lawyer's Assn) may be able to push things along.

Over stayed visa.

No. They cannot change or extend or adjust their status once they have overstayed. There is a small exception for those who marry US citizens,...

Opinions from trial-level courts (as opposed to appeal courts) are not binding (mandatory) precedent except in the case they were issued in. ...

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Does my wife still need a I-601 waiver if she already completed her ban?

As soon as she turned 18, she began accumulating unlawful presence for the purposes of the 3-year and 10-year bans. After 180 days, the 3-year ban...

Whether you will get into trouble in your own country is a question for a criminal lawyer in that country, not a US immigration lawyer.

Is it legal for a restaurant to do this?

There's nothing wrong with that; restaurants do not have to list ingredients or explain how their food is prepared. Your recourse is to eat...

How to file for Green Card, without husband in an abusive relationship.

You would need to apply for your green card using the I-360 form under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act). You really need a lawyer to help you;...

Need advice about Priority Enforcement Program and my out of status sitution

They usually only look at the main biographical information page to check your identity. Also, the visa expiration date is irrelevant to your...

How can I get a copy of my I-797 from USCIS?

The I-94 is attached to the I-797, so this doesn't make much sense. Your employer must have gotten the I-797. The petitioner (your employer) or...