US Citizenship and legitimation of child born outside USA

You need a US based immigration lawyer who can advise you as to the best process for acquisition of citizenship for your child. There are many...

It sounds like you would be eligible to adjust. I practice in the Virginia and Maryland immigration courts quite frequently, so I am familiar with...

Can I apply for residency if I'm an illegal immigrant by marrying a us citizen

Probably not, but you should get a lawyer to review your case specifically. Did anyone file a petition for you before April 30, 2001? Your...

I`m on F1-OPT, just started in january 2010. i got married last month to a us citizen. where do i start for green card?

Obtaining all your papers (green card, SS card, etc.) is all a set process but it can be complicated. There are a lot of pitfalls. In general it...

Marrying a Non Resident

If you're going to get married, marry here and file from within the US. If you don't make enough, find a joint sponsor. But file from within...

Is it true that an immigration bail bond is always $5,000?

That's certainly not true. It can be as low as $1500 (rare but sometimes can reduce to this in immigration court) or upwards of $50,000 or more. ...

I am an American Citizen, can I sponsor my sister? How long does it take?

You shouldn't sponsor her, even though technically you can. First, the wait for a green card is about 12 years. Second she would have to leave...

What is the fastest way to get to the US?

Fiancée visa will be faster to get to the US, but there will be more paperwork to file. Or you can wait, get married, then file the case and enter...

How can i get my boyfriend who is currently in mexico here to the u.s. with me i am a citizen

Assuming he hasn't been unlawfully present in the US, the fastest way to get him here will probably be the fiance visa. That way you can get him...

Can you be deported for a felony of moral turpitude that you were never convicted of and charge was withdrawn in court?

If it's not a conviction then you can't be deported. The trick is, what is a conviction. Immigration law defines conviction differently than a...