Filing I-485 will not affect your J-1 status, but you will need to file I-131 for a travel document if you need to travel outside the US while the...

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I applied for a Green Card but still don't know my last interview date. Can I leave the US for a week?

Even if you have not overstayed your visa you would still need to file form I-131 for an advance parole document. If you left without it, USCIS...

If my asylum case is pending, can I remain legally in the US?

Yes you are allowed to remain in the US while your application is pending. You should consider consulting an experienced immigration attorney to...

I have a Us refuge travel document and a green card do I need a visa to go to Switzerland

You need to consult with the Swiss government as to what visa you might need to enter. Richard W. Moore, Jr. Member - American Immigration...

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If your parents come, they will be using a visitor visa, which means their intent is not to immigrate. However, if after 60 days here they...

Hi. i was out of status while being on F1 visa for 1 semester. as i took a reduced couse load without permission.

A simple F-1 out of status alone will not cause your marriage based green card to be denied. But you should be honest with your attorney so that he...

Can a person cancel the master hearing and withdraw from asylum application?

You should make sure you attend the hearing and that you are not late. You should consult an experiences immigration attorney who can explain your...

Filed for H1B extension in May 2012. No answer yet. Current H1B expires in 2 weeks. Can I stay in the US beyond that date?

Avvo Email Yes you can stay assuming your extension is for the same position what you were working in for your current H-1B. You can also...

Do I have to file 2 times the I-130 for my wife and my step-son? or just one for both?

You must file separate petitions for your wife and Stepson. I would be happy to assist you in this matter. Best regards, Rick Moore Moore...

I want an annulment/divorce my wife since she used me for a green card, Will she be deported after an annulment/divorce?

The decision to deport her would be up to ICE. You should write to USCIS and detail why you feel she only married you to get a green card. That...