Matthew Joseph Hartnett's Answers (199)

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How do I go about getting the official statement for this record? Is this type of statement is required for N 400?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

If you haven't done so already, be sure to consult an attorney regarding your contact with ICE in 2007. All contacts with law enforcement (and...

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Should the two photographs I attach to the N-400 application, be identical to the two photographs I take to Interview? Thanks.

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

If you submit the passport photos as instructed with your N-400, you shouldn't need to bring extra photos to the interview.

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Why long does it takes to receive approval notice of 1-824

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Did you move or update your address? If so, be sure to check the old address. (probably goes without saying). But yes, it is way too long to be...

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Can i apply for VAWA?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Be sure to contact an immigration attorney to evaluate whether you qualify for VAWA and about the possibility reopening your deportation order. ...

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When will I get my citizenship certificate back help

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

If you don't receive it after the holidays are over, consider scheduling an infopass appointment online.

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IS 15k too much to pay for consular processing and stateside waiver. An attorney told me that was a fair fee.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

I agree with Attorney Rowberry. Way too much for I-601A/CP.

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How many steps are there from the time you apply for voluntary departure

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 11, 2015

Prior to applying for voluntary departure, you should contact an attorney for a consultation. An attorney could tell you if your friend might be...

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Hire an immigration lawyer

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 19, 2015

Yes, you definitely can hire a lawyer from outside the USA and I think you should hire a lawyer if you will be filing for a waiver of inadmissibility.

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If someone was married to a citizen and then was abandon by their partner but get their greencard how long do they have to wait

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

Sounds like 5 years. Did you file to remove conditions yet? If not, I would recommend consulting an attorney because that would be step 1.

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If a person "aged out" will she be dropped to another category or will she have to start the process all over again?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

As others have said, consult with an attorney regarding the Child Status Protection Act.

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