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CAN I FILE FOR NATURALIZATION AFTER BEING IN A CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE FOR 12 YEARS. I JUST GOT APPROVED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.

Toni's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

This sounds quite unusual to be a conditional resident for 12 years. However, there are many cases in which the I-751 remains undecided when the...

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I received the I-797E form requesting additional information for I-751 submitted. Should I be worried? How common is this?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

It is quite common. Depending upon the sufficiency of the documentation of good faith marriage, you may be interviewed. Your receipt extended the...

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As a permanent resident, how can I get my fiance here permanently?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

You need to see an attorney to discuss the various scenarios. LPR's cannot petition for fiances. There is a waiting list for spouses of LPR's. A...

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Can an immigrant get a stay based on asylum after actually being deported?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

What you have reported does not make sense. Ask your attorney for clarification and/or get a second opinion. Asylum can only be sought while in...

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I applied for asylum.if I keep on the process and before the judge want to make a decision on I withdraw with my consent

Toni's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

The decision to issue you or not issue you a non-immigrant visa is at the discretion of the consulate. Certainly, you will have a much better...

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How can I become legal if I don't have a port of entry?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

If you entered with a foreign passport with a US visa in someone else's name, and are married to a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you...

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Can one obtain a green card under the dream act after removal proceedings have begun?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Your girlfriend definitely needs an an experienced attorney. As stated by others, the DREAM Act has not passed. Individuals with DWI's will also...

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I-130 Approval and Removal Proceedings

Toni's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Yes, but as colleague stated, standard of proof is higher, and filing has additional requirements. See attorney.

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If I work for a Canadian company on a work visa and the parent company is located in the USA can I be transferred on a L-1 Visa?

Toni's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Note that your COMPANY would need to be the one to fill out all the paperwork, pay all fees, and provide all documentation to demonstrate the...

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Political asylum interview next week

Toni's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

I recommend you make an appointment as soon as possible to see me or another experienced attorney who represents asylum applicants frequently...

Toni Maschler's Answers (530)

CAN I FILE FOR NATURALIZATION AFTER BEING IN A CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE FOR 12 YEARS. I JUST GOT APPROVED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.

I received the I-797E form requesting additional information for I-751 submitted. Should I be worried? How common is this?

As a permanent resident, how can I get my fiance here permanently?

Can an immigrant get a stay based on asylum after actually being deported?

I applied for asylum.if I keep on the process and before the judge want to make a decision on I withdraw with my consent

How can I become legal if I don't have a port of entry?

Can one obtain a green card under the dream act after removal proceedings have begun?

I-130 Approval and Removal Proceedings

If I work for a Canadian company on a work visa and the parent company is located in the USA can I be transferred on a L-1 Visa?

Political asylum interview next week