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I140 on EB1C- Once the RFE papers are submitted to USCIS by the attorney,does the petitioner or the attorney get a receipt copy?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

Although USCIS will notissue a receipt for the Response to the RFE, your attorney should have proof that the Response was delivered. Federal...

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What documents to submit on I-140 RFE "the petitioner must admit that it has qualifying relationship with the Foreign orgn.

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

Employment based immigration is very complex and requires complying with many federal regulations. When USCIS issues an RFE, you should...

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Can they both get in trouble? Immigration fraud.

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

Issues of marriage fraud are taken very seriously. Recently, I attended a hearing where someone had written to USCIS stating that my client had...

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Could we expect that immigration (Legal matters) will be changed due to the victory of Barak Obama?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

I can tell you for certain is that just like you have hope, there are at least 10,000 immigration attorneys praying for this. The American...

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I adopted a child in a previos marriage. i want to know what if anything can be done to reverse this

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

Many consider stepparent adoptions to be simple. However, what many adoptive stepparents do not realize is that the simple stepparent adoption is...

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What are the rights of blood grandparents to a child that has been adopted? There has been no contact in 12 years.

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

Yoau have a couple of important issues. I am happy to identify the issues and suggest you discuss them further with an adoption attorney in Texas....

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Do I have to disclose original birth name on background investigation?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

The questions is who is doing the background investigation and what is the purpose of such investigation. The reason this question is asked is to...

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What is the average fee an immigration attorney charges to handle a deferred action case in Georgia?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 08, 2012

You are welcome to call my office - 770-642-6075 -- with a few more facts about your stepson's case, I am happy to give you quote. There is no...

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How i can adopt a child from my own country ?/Hague convention -yes/

Irene's answer | Answered on November 08, 2012

No. There are several reasons why this will not work. First, the adoption requires both you and your husband to adopt the child together. Your...

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Is adult adoption of an immigrant in the United States possible by his or her grandfather who is a citizen?

Irene's answer | Answered on November 08, 2012

You should also be aware that the US immigration authorities are very suspicious of adoptions by relatives. Many adoptions of relatives are...

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I140 on EB1C- Once the RFE papers are submitted to USCIS by the attorney,does the petitioner or the attorney get a receipt copy?

What documents to submit on I-140 RFE "the petitioner must admit that it has qualifying relationship with the Foreign orgn.

Can they both get in trouble? Immigration fraud.

Could we expect that immigration (Legal matters) will be changed due to the victory of Barak Obama?

I adopted a child in a previos marriage. i want to know what if anything can be done to reverse this

What are the rights of blood grandparents to a child that has been adopted? There has been no contact in 12 years.

Do I have to disclose original birth name on background investigation?

What is the average fee an immigration attorney charges to handle a deferred action case in Georgia?

How i can adopt a child from my own country ?/Hague convention -yes/

Is adult adoption of an immigrant in the United States possible by his or her grandfather who is a citizen?