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If I have a conviction for Misdemeanor disorderly conduct can applying for unemployment jeopardize my green card?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
Filing for unemployment has not been considered public assistance in the past but can be an issue for you in the future. The government is...
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My friends husband is not yet processingg her papers 1 year after being married. what can she do?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
There are some pro bono attorneys that may handle this case. Some additional information will be needed to conduct a proper assessment. Do not...
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What are the charges for failure to appear?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
You are facing potential new charges for skipping out on your hearing. With immigration you will be considered a flight risk because you failed to...
[Immigration] How long it takes for USCIS to take an action in response to AAO decision?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
It may take a few months for the USCIS office to send out the request for new evidence. Ask your lawyer to reach out to the USCIS office.
What are the consequences of violating CPT based on the USCIS memorandum of May 11, 2018?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
Your friend should get an appointment with an attorney to discuss. She will certainly be allowed to travel back home and the violation may not...
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How do I get adjust now that I'm married to a us citizen but with a final order of deportation to laos?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
Adjusting status is not possible because of the deportation order. You may still be eligible for consular processing with a 212(h) waiver but...
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Can international students stay in US if they're applying for greencard but they are pregnant and wont be able to maintain I20?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
If you do not go to school and maintain the requirements of your visa you will be out of status. As your husband is just a resident you cannot...
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Can a person with an expired J-1 visa subject to 212(e) with an expired D/S-2019 who is NOT in any program apply for a waiver?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
Yes you can apply for a waiver but as with any waiver application it can be denied.
If I apply to DV-Lottery, Will that put me at a lesser position to be accepted for a fulbright Scholarship later that year?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
It does appear that applying for the diversity lottery can have a negative impact on your chances of success in applying for the Fulbright...
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Renew asylum and apply for opt at a same time
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Answered on November 02, 2018
Yes you can apply for the work permit and opt at the same time. There is a chance both can be denied. If you are not sure about whether your opt...