I need a lawyer to give me advice on getting a visa to the US. I have a criminal record. I live in Australia.

It sounds like you will need a waiver to be admitted into the United States if you are eligible to enter the USA - you may not be eligible. I...

Will same sex marriage between US and non-US citizen performed in non-US country be recognized by US for SSA benefits?

This is not an immigration question. However, the US Government will recognize a same sex marriage if the marriage took place in a country or state...

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Permanent Resident in U.S been gone for almost six months outside U.S

You may risk a finding that you have abandoned your status. Preserve your status before you leave. The USCIS provides an excellent flow chart for...

You do not say how long you were out-of-status or why. However, It does not sound like you were in violation. You may want to attach an explanation...

Mom died 2 yrs ago . step dad lived in house. step dad died last week and left the house to his kids. so nothing for moms kids?

I agree with my colleagues that this is a common situation. You should speak with a probate attorney to determine if there is anything you can do.

Does the dream act only apply for Immigrants ? I've been living in the US since i was 5 i am now 18 .. Do i qualify in anyway?

It sounds like you are an immigrant or you do not have immigrant intent but you were brought here as a child from another country. For immigration...

My H-1B case has been passed to the General Counsel for verification at the university. Is there something I should do?

Sounds like you have the ability to seek advise from others who know the case much better then anyone who reads your post.

When I'll be a USA citizen can I go back to my home country for a few years without returning to USA to keep the citizen going

Once you are a USC you may return to your home country as long as you would like. On exception is if you obtained your status in the USA as a...

Why would USCIS send me an email stating that my case was transferred to another office then another email 3 hours later.

it sounds like you may have more than one case open with the USCIS. For an attorney to tell you exactly what it going on would require an inquiry...

How much money can I bring to USA at the first entry ? And also should I pay tax for this money ?

Whether you owe taxes in the USA depends on your status in the USA. You may want to consult a tax attorney.