Questions answered by Kara Lien Roberts

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DV 2015 as family and refugee status

Kara's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

Agree with other responses and just to add to it: the I-730 must be filed within two years of admission if filed by a refugee or within two years...

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I-90 Form Question about addresses - sections 5 & 6

Kara's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Agree with Attorney Morrie Nourian. Filling in both sections or only section 5 will accomplish your goal.

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Does three year waiting period for naturalization apply for step-children of USC?

Kara's answer | Answered on August 13, 2014

Agree with Attorney Co and just to add to it, citizenship application can be submitted three months prior to the required residency time (so, for...

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WHAT ARE THE REASONS THAT CAN MAKE I-485 BACKGROUND CHECK FOR ASYLEES LONGER??

Kara's answer | Answered on August 13, 2014

Agree with prior answers and to add to them: could also be discrepancy between information on your asylum application and the I-485, especially if...

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We married. His 90 days for his vwp is done the 25th. We still haven't been able to come up with the fees. Is there....

Kara's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

There is no way to file without paying the fees, especially in cases involving being sponsored. You may want to inquire about getting a loan from...

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Immigrant and has an aggravated felony conviction??

Kara's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

He needs an attorney ASAP. Immigration consequences of criminal acts is very complex legal analysis and he needs it FAST if he is detained/facing...

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Applying for Citizenship now based on 5 year PR. Can I travel over seas for 2-3 weeks after sending the citizenship application?

Kara's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

Assuming you qualify in every other way, this will not be a problem. You can update your application at your interview. Be sure to bring your...

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Can unpaid traffic tickets be an excuse to why you cant sponsor a minor who is in the office of refugee resettlement?

Kara's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Seems like you could just pay the fines that are owed anyway or you could pay a lawyer to give you legal advice, which may be to just pay the fines.

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Citizenship for asylee/refugee

Kara's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Agree with Attorney Manduley and just to add to it - you can apply 3 months prior to the five year anniversary (4 years 9 months from the Resident...

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My parents are over 65 and have LPR over 3 yrs. I was told that they can apply for early citizenship given their health. Help?

Kara's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

This is not true. The earliest they can apply for US Citizenship is 4 years and 9 months from the "Resident Since" date on their green...

Kara Lien Roberts's Answers (447)

DV 2015 as family and refugee status

I-90 Form Question about addresses - sections 5 & 6

Does three year waiting period for naturalization apply for step-children of USC?

WHAT ARE THE REASONS THAT CAN MAKE I-485 BACKGROUND CHECK FOR ASYLEES LONGER??

We married. His 90 days for his vwp is done the 25th. We still haven't been able to come up with the fees. Is there....

Immigrant and has an aggravated felony conviction??

Applying for Citizenship now based on 5 year PR. Can I travel over seas for 2-3 weeks after sending the citizenship application?

Can unpaid traffic tickets be an excuse to why you cant sponsor a minor who is in the office of refugee resettlement?

Citizenship for asylee/refugee

My parents are over 65 and have LPR over 3 yrs. I was told that they can apply for early citizenship given their health. Help?