What should my Fiance and I do to assure that she can stay and work in the US after her J1 exchange visa expires in May 2012?

Hello, If you are a U.S. citizen, since your fiance is not subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement under INA 212(e) based on her...

I have just received my GC. Now I have an offer to work for a company in London. Is it possible to go and keep green card?

If you would like to take this temporary assignment in London and keep your permanent resident status, I would highly suggest that you apply for a...

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I chose voluntary deportation after my criminal case was dismissed. Can I still return to the US?

My first recommendation to you is to consult with an experienced immigration attorney - this attorney can review whether your criminal history...

In 2007 i got my conditional residence card..then in 2009 i had it removed...in 2012 i got my divorce.

The fact that you obtained your permanent resident status based on marriage to a U.S. citizen and are now divorced from that U.S. citizen (after...

When having a co-sponsor for I-129F, is it 100% or 125% of the state poverty guideline? Is the petitioner included as dependent?

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. Your Joint Sponsor would need to establish that their income is above 125% of the poverty...

I am working on H1B. Can my wife come on F1 instead of H4 visa from india?She wants to pursue higher studies and work as well.

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. If your wife is able to obtain an F-1 visa from the U.S. Consulate, then yes, she can come to the...

Timelines for Fiancee/Spouse Visa: K1 vs I-130

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. I actually recently did a blog entry on our firm's blog for this same issue. You can find the...

Can I get a Visa/ green card based on marriage if I was here on J1 Visa that has expired?

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. As the other attorneys mentioned, assuming you are not subject to the two-year foreign residence...

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. A few things - (1) You cannot file for your new re-entry permit application without being...

I have received a letter to file for permanent residency( petition to remove conditions on residence)

Hello, Thank you for posting your question. The first question is whether you are still together with your spouse that petitioned for you to...