Can a joint sponsor be finacially liable for past public and private debts of the immigrant?Debts prior to sponsoring?

The answer to your main question is No. The affidavit only covers the period after an immigrant adjusts status to LPR or enters as an LPR. I...

A# on green card application

Yes, that's the right number. Yours to keep.

Biometrics, green card renewal, appointments.

Your spouse does not need to go to the biometrics appointment. There is no interview for the ten-year green card renewal. Make sure you inform...

Discrimination charges and immigration status

Once your employer notifies USCIS that you have been dismissed, your H1B status is canceled and you are out of status. The pendency of a...

My L1 A Blanket was rejected on May 8, 2014. Is it advisable to apply for apply for a L1 A individual?

The real question is: why isn't the attorney for your "large MNC IT firm" answering these questions and advising you on how to proceed?

I am an asylee and applied petition for my legal status in the USA. I was interviewed and denied by the immigration judge at the

You have, unfortunately, no other options in the U.S. The order of removal is now final and there can be serious consequences if you do not leave.

How long does it take an asylee to get Green Card if he marries a Permanent Resident? During wait period do I get a work permit?

If you have won asylum already, you should already have received a work permit. And you will be able to get a green card one year after your grant...

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Do we need to wait for my husband to become citizen or he can petition me while he is permanent resident

The answer depends on things you haven't told us. Mainly, whether you have always been in legal nonimmigrant status. If yes, then you can file...

I arrived in the U.S. in 1991 illegally through Mexico, married a U.S. citizen in 2008. We have two children, age 13 and 9.

Alas, nothing has changed yet. It sounds like you will need to file for a 601A waiver and return to your country to get an immigrant visa. You...

J1 intern visa-cannot find internship, program may be terminated. Want to do some travel/apply for Esta?

You can't do ESTA from within the U.S. You can apply for a change of status from J1 to B1 (tourist) using the I-539 form if your J1 is not subject...