You do not have to send a letter. Your leaving the country counts as a withdrawal, Also, pursuant to new regulations, As long as you sent your...

485 denied.

Your attorney should not have filed a 485. Because your spouse entered without inspection, she can only apply through consular processing (using a...

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What are the reasons for the interview, and what sort of questions might be asked and strategies to address any potential issues

there could be a discrepancy in the application, they may need to see original documents, there may be an issue on whether you mother had immigrant...

Will it hurt them if I say "yes" or should I hold off until they file their respective cases with immigration lawyers to visit?

Direct answer: It will not hurt them.Additionally, you should never EVER lie in any application for immigration benefits. The consequences could be...

Would I have any problems obtaining F-1 visa in my situation?

You should be able to, but you may need to explain why you are going for an Associates when you have a master's. You may be able to pursue another...

You have not been denied. They simply need to take a closer look at your file. It may be they one with the issues is your ex husband or they want...

Would I have to go through the category 4 quota or would it be an adjustment of status since I have always had a legal status?

I agree we need more information. The short answer is yes your brother can petition for you. Now, whether you are able to adjust once that petition...

Will the process of getting green card be affected by me buying a health insurance since i am illegal ?

Getting private health insurance will not affect your case one way or the other. The issues arise only if you are applying for public benefits....

WHAT ARE HER CHANCES OF GETTING THE I-485 APPROVED

the 485 needs a viable relationship to be approved, if the petitioning spouse (you) does not attend the interview, the petition would be denied.

What is "approved status as a battered or abused spouse"?

In order to have battered status approved you have to request the status, prove you married in good faith and prove there was abuse. It is a...