How long can ICE hold a person?

ICE can hold her until a judge orders her release, she is deported, or the agency decides to release her. Hire an immigration lawyer to help.

If my case is accepted to change my J-1 to F-1 nonimmigration status and pending to review but my visa expires after 2 days.

You will not accrue unlawful presence while the change of status is pending but you must wait until the student visa is approved before you start...

How do you go from l1a visa holder to green card?

I agree with my colleagues.

Can her daughter, a US citizen petition her mom and how long will it take?

Marriage fraud carries significant penalties including a prohibition on any benefits under the Immigration Act. There should be a thorough review...

How can i get a green card?

The typical ways to get a green card include being sponsored by a family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) that has status in the US as a...

What should I do after overstaying in the U.S. for 7 years?

The choice is yours. You appear eligible for deferred action under the president's new policy but may have other options as well. Consult with an...

I am filing i-130 for my wife. How I answer question #16 on i-130?

The proper answer is yes because she is in removal proceedings. File the I-130 now. Once it is approved ask the judge to terminate proceedings so...

Yes your American wife can file a petition for you. However, reentry will be difficult because you have been removed from the US. Hire an...

Will I need an attorney to file for an EAD, following Obama's executive order for deferred action?

Yes you can file yourself. USCIS has posted guidelines online. There is a link on my website in the news section.

F-1 visa stopped going to school since January 2012 and planning to marry my US Citizen girlfriend on August 2012

You are eligible to become a permanent resident through marriage once you are married. You are accruing unlawful presence now because you stopped...