Can my US Citizen mother petition for me? (unmarried daughter over 21)

Yes, she can sponsor you when she becomes a citizen. Talk to an attorney to evaluate your case in detail and give you proper guidance.

How can an illegal alien residing in the U.S. divorce his wife who lives in Nigeria?

That will depend on state law, not immigration law. You should talk with a local divorce attorney who can evaluate his case and determine if he is...

Can i get a Work visa?

If you have been in the United States for more than 6 months since entering illegally, then you are not eligible for a work visa or almost any...

Do I need to reveal in DS 160 for renewal that recently my relative has filed I 130 on my behalf ? Can I withhold this ?

You must answer truthfully - don't risk visa fraud. Since an immigrant petition was filed for you, you now have immigrant intent which will likely...

Staying together solely for immigration purposes amounts to immigration fraud, because the marriage is not bona fide. Might as well just get divorced.

You can threaten her that you will contact ICE and tell them you believe she committed marriage fraud, but that's about all. They may or may not...

Can a person be denied entry to Mexico if deported from USA?

You need to speak with a Mexican immigration attorney, since this has to do with their laws. This forum is only for U.S. law. Try aila.org or...

Once the i-130 petition is approved, do I have time to move back to US and find a job for the i-864? Is there a window of time?

The I-130 will likely take 4-6 months to process. Once it is approved the case will be forwarded to the NVC, at which time you will have to file...

I am changing the practice area to Divorce & Separation - you will want to hire a local divorce lawyer to advise you on annulment laws in your state.

Is common law marriage or informal marriage accepted for a permanent resident in Texas ?

If your father is looking to collect social security or other benefits he will most likely have to be a US citizen. If marriage is the only hurdle,...