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What is the procedure for obtaining 10 year green card or citizenship if you get a divorce after 4 years of marriage?

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Unfortunately, you should have hired an immigration lawyer from the very beginning of this process. It is not too late, however. A lawyer can...

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Can I re-apply for another K1 Visa if I already had 2 previously approved I129F applications?

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

It is not impossible, but your petition will be highly scrutinized. Even if this relationship is genuine, the government very well may question...

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I have a 14yr old daughter her biological father hasn't been in her life for 14yrs. My husband has taken care of her for 14yrs.

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

As other attorneys have stated, you would be seeking a stepparent adoption. Some family lawyers offer a flat fee for uncontested stepparent...

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I am in removal proceedings. I am getting married next month. How long after the wedding can I file status adjustment?

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

Schedule a consultation with a Maryland immigration lawyer as soon as possible. You have options, but it's important to get a lawyer involved.

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Don't hourly rates go against retainers?

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys that the arrangement you describe sounds unusual. Generally, unless an attorney has worked on the case, most of...

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My husband was given voluntarly departure in 2004. A month later he crossed the border succsfully Can this trigger permanent bar

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Your husband can more than likely adjust status, but the process will be more complicated than if he had entered with inspection at a point of...

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I'm 44yrs old and getting married to a 94 yrs old. We're been together for 2 yrs. and we're getting married this year.

Nicole's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

I would strongly advise you to hire a Maryland immigration lawyer to help prepare your case if your marriage is genuine. The government will be...

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How should I file a I-751 petition without my wife signature or a final divorce decree?

Nicole's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

I would encourage you to hire a Maryland immigration attorney. This is a critical step in your immigration process. My office and other...

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Need an attorney to prepare Affidavit of support packet?

Nicole's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

Attorneys are not permitted to directly solicit clients via Avvo. However, you may contact a Maryland immigration lawyer by phone or email to...

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I have been married twice, each marriage lasting 5 years. Both times I was married to a foreign national.

Nicole's answer | Answered on May 23, 2015

My best advice would be to hire a Maryland immigration attorney for EVERY step of the process. I recently represented a couple in similar...

Nicole Whitaker's Answers (1448)

What is the procedure for obtaining 10 year green card or citizenship if you get a divorce after 4 years of marriage?

Can I re-apply for another K1 Visa if I already had 2 previously approved I129F applications?

I have a 14yr old daughter her biological father hasn't been in her life for 14yrs. My husband has taken care of her for 14yrs.

I am in removal proceedings. I am getting married next month. How long after the wedding can I file status adjustment?

Don't hourly rates go against retainers?

My husband was given voluntarly departure in 2004. A month later he crossed the border succsfully Can this trigger permanent bar

I'm 44yrs old and getting married to a 94 yrs old. We're been together for 2 yrs. and we're getting married this year.

How should I file a I-751 petition without my wife signature or a final divorce decree?

Need an attorney to prepare Affidavit of support packet?

I have been married twice, each marriage lasting 5 years. Both times I was married to a foreign national.