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Can I send an I-130 petition, the I-485 adjustment of status and an I-864 affidavit of support as one package?

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

What is the basis of your filing the adjustment, you neglected to mention this. The I-864 is part of the package and must be submitted with the...

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What happens to the status of a child that overstayed regularly entry visa, after the mother applies For LTR By marrying à US cz

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

There should not be any major challenges. The marriage will cure the overstays. Step father's petition for the mother will cover the child...

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Can I adopt a child who live in the US illegally?

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

I would tend to agree with the lawyer. You can adopt a child here whether legally present or not, the court considers the best interest of the...

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Options after denial of I-485

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

Your best option is to seek legal counsel to discuss your case in private and have all the options explained to you. There may be other options...

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What options are available in order to prove citizenship if born on a Military Base outside of the U.S.?

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

It would be advisable to retain legal counsel to pursue this on her behalf. Certainly there are ways to prove her US citizenship. What about her...

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I have my greencard since 06 can i file for my dad to come to the us

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

Yes you can invite your family to visit if they can sucessfully obtain a visitor's visa at the consulate in Kingston. If you would like to discuss...

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Adjustment of status

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

Yoiu cannot adjust in the US if you are not in lawful immigration status unless you cna benefit from s245(i). It is advisable to contact an...

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Can a tourist marry a greencard holder for 3 yrs.

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

It would be unwise to remain in the US past the period of your authorized stay, which will be the case if you stay on without a visa. Marriage to...

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Does a voluntary departure waive a 3 years bar for an unlawful period of 9 months while in the States?

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

It would be advisable to retain a lawyer to discuss the facts of your particular case. You will receive minimal advice on a site like this as the...

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Dear Lawyer, I would like to ask a question and to help me in getting the right answer. My sister is a Spanish citizen and

Ekaette's answer | Answered on July 15, 2010

It will not be appropriate to answer this question here as the lawyers here deal with US immigration law. You may wish to go online and reseach...

Ekaette Patty-Anne Eddings's Answers (25235)

Can I send an I-130 petition, the I-485 adjustment of status and an I-864 affidavit of support as one package?

What happens to the status of a child that overstayed regularly entry visa, after the mother applies For LTR By marrying à US cz

Can I adopt a child who live in the US illegally?

Options after denial of I-485

What options are available in order to prove citizenship if born on a Military Base outside of the U.S.?

I have my greencard since 06 can i file for my dad to come to the us

Adjustment of status

Can a tourist marry a greencard holder for 3 yrs.

Does a voluntary departure waive a 3 years bar for an unlawful period of 9 months while in the States?

Dear Lawyer, I would like to ask a question and to help me in getting the right answer. My sister is a Spanish citizen and