What is the best way to "behave" at the POE for green card holder who spends a lot of time outside of the USA?

1-2 "trips" a year is not sufficient to satisfy the physical presence requirements of a legal permanent resident. You need to seek a Form I-131...

What do you need to show as evidence with the affidavit of support?

The I-864 must be accompanied by the most recent year's tax return and supplemental documentation to prove the income claimed, such as w-2s or...

Is there a waiting period to get married after you get your permanent resident card?

You can get married whenever you want. Do you intend to petition for this person's green card?

Is there a waiting period before one can marry after receiving a resident card. My step dad filed for me

You can get married whenever you want. Is this person a U.S. citizen or someone that you will hope to petition for their own residency?

What legal action be taken against me/my father?

Yes, your nonimmigrant status does not protect you from any legal liability in the U.S. I am not saying they have a viable claim, just saying that...

Changing Visa Status from E-2 to B1/B2 while in the USA. Process and time?

You can only stay in E-2 status if you are maintaining that status. If that is not true, you cannot file to change your nonimmigrant status and...

Status if admitted on visit visa after leaving the US while asylum pending

She is not accruing unlawful presence if she has a pending asylum claim, but she risks not being allowed to re-enter every time she travels and I...

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I-130 Approved but what about i485

An approved I-130 is just acknowledgment that the relationship exists. The I-485 is the most important form, and most important decision, for an...

Parent's 1-485 petition

Yes, you accrue unlawful presence during the processing of a post decision motion or appeal, but only if the end decision is adverse. Meaning after...

Can my mom file I-130 petition before she receives her Greencard ?

I've personally never approached it in that manner to be on the safe side but I suppose technically she would be a legal permanent resident.