You will have to consult a CA family lawyer to pursue sole custody. If you have any of the deportation paperwork that may be helpful.

Maintaining Permanent Residence

You should apply for Form I-131 as a re-entry permit for an extended absence of a year or longer. That will preserve your residency, but your...

How does the F2A(green card through spouse) work with the new system for my situation described below?

You can file I-485 when your priority date is current (in "filing" category), but you should maintain your H-1B status all the way until approval.

Can I pay my employees on an E-2 Visa investment with equity in my software company?

You'll have to work closely with an immigration attorney to make sure you comply with all required E-2 status requirements. While it may be legal...

No, the H-4 cannot enter before the principal H-1B applicant. That is not allowable. They have to enter together or the H-4 after H-1B.

A question on status

You are not in a lawful nonimmigrant status if you have no underlying status aside from your AOS application. However, you are in a period of...

She should make every effort to secure a birth certificate from Russia. Try reaching out to the consulate. Without it, you have an uphill battle to...

When person eligible to file i 485 in family preference category?

There are two sets of date: filing and final action. You can file I-485 when your priority date is current "for filing" but you will not be...

Temporary Role change after PERM and I-140 filing.

If you are working with an EAD from pending I-485 you can work for whomever and in whatever capacity you wish. Your obligation to work for your...

Can i adjust ky status here

Generally one needs a lawful entry to adjust your status within the U.S. It is hard to tell, however, what your next step may be without a full...