Is the certificate of naturalization required because she doesn't have it. If yes how to get ? If no, what else to provide?

A U.S. passport is enough to show identity and U.S. citizenship. It would be wise to consult directly with a good immigration attorney as the...

Should i wait for approval of i130 or i can go ahead and file i485 before getting i130 approval?

You can file I-485 if his intent when entering was not to stay at this time and if you can convince the authorities of that. You should consult...

Divorce before green card appointment.

Several of my colleagues have written good legal answers, and I repeat their advice to consult an immigration attorney to look at your situation in...

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What counts as "unlawful presence"? Are they subject to a 3-year ban or a 10-year ban from re-entry into the US?

Given the complexity of each parent's presence history, it would be best to go over this in detail with a good immigration attorney.

Can we have an interpreter at our interview?

If an applicant's N-400, Application for Naturalization was denied for the stated reason that the applicant abandoned her lawful permanent resident...

If I'm illegally in US but got married with a citizen. Is any possibility to get my green card without having to leave?

DO NOT leave the US until you have spoken in detail with a good immigration attorney about your specific situation. Whether you speak with the...

Is there a residency requirement for a 21yo USC who wishes to petition for her parents?

A US citizen who is at least 21 years old can petition for his or her parents. That is the first step of a process that usually takes two steps for...

Does it require a specific procedure?

Out of curiosity, are you in law school? Franklin is often the imaginary state for moot court, mock trial, and other setups. As for your question,...

Different First Name in US passport and Certificate of Naturalization. I am going to File Adjustment of status file for spouse.

Which is your real name? Use the document that has your real name. You don't have to show both for filing a petition for a spouse. Either one (the...

Will he have to go back to his country? If he has to then can he come back to the US on his petition file?

A person who has overstayed must leave the U.S. before overstaying for 180 days. If a person has overstayed more than 180 days and then leaves,...