My girlfriend is trying to visit the US from the Philippines. She has been denied once previously. She is reapplying for a B2.

The great majority of visa applicants are denied under §214(b) of the INA (Immigration and Nationality Act). This section of the law places the...

A P3 visa does not provide a path to permanent residence. However, since you may want to evaluate other nonimmigrant visa options which could...

Am I eligible for a work permit? How can I reopen my case without a lawyer? What is the likely outcome of my case?

There is no requirement that you be represented by a lawyer either with the USCIS or the Immigration Court. However, your case is extremely...

Can a spouse get citizenship by a us citizen husband?

The answer is that the wife can apply for Adjustment of Status in two scenarios: 1) if she entered the US lawfully i.e. visitor, student, or other...

Do I need an immigration lawyer? (shoplifting)

I would not expunge the record until you are done with your naturalization case. Even expunged cases have to be reported on the N400. You are...

As a practical matter, you do not have to make this decision now. Your parents are LPR's (lawful permanent residents) and you are under age 21...

When should I apply for adjustment of status on the K1 visa?

You should apply for Adjustment of Status also within the 90 day period. Doing so will avoid accrual of any "unlawful presence". Doing so will...

Should I worry about deportation?

Your husband needs to be careful not make admissions against his own interest during his naturalization interview. An experienced and competent...

Was i overstayed ? can i travel on advance parole papers and be able to come back?

Under your set of facts, you triggered unlawful presence starting from your original Adjustment of Status denial. As a result, you appear to have...

G visa holders applying for Adjustment of Status need to submit Form I-566 completed and signed. The I-566 DOES NOT NEED TO BE endorsed by the...