Norma Lorenzo

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Miami Lakes, FL

Immigration Lawyer at Miami Lakes, FL

Practice Areas: Immigration

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Can i still adjust my status after marrying a US citizen for less than a year even if i already got a social security number?

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Hi. Since you came in with a visa then you should be able to adjust your status to that of GC without having to leave the country. Since you have...

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I employ a h-1b visa recepient who will resign on month-end. Do I need to notify the INS that the h-1b visa should be cancelled

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. you will need to notify the Service and also the DOL since you signed an LCA for this employee. Good Luck

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How long is the current wait time/timeline for a decision to be made on an I-601 petition?

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. I'm sorry to hear this...this waivers are very difficult.....on the average these decisions take about 6 to 12 months however there are some...

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Spouse to USA

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. Need more information...is your current pending 485 based on employment petition? And were you already married when you filed for your 485? ...

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Is there any way to speed up the EAD process for an L2-Visa holder?

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Hi. Unfortunately not...should take about 3 months to get your EAD card. Good Luck!

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I am ready for Naturalization, but Spouse Out of Status. Need help!

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. There are things is your statement of facts that i don't understand...first being that she was given H-1B status without an employer? This is...

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Hi i married an illegal immigrant and i don't want her to be deported as a penalty?

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. Just because she is out of status does not mean that she will have to necessarily leave to the country to get her greencard. If she entered...

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How to apply work permit.,as i am on dependent (f2) how long does it takes

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI. Unfortunately, those in F2 status do not qualify for an EAD card.

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How do I prove hardship

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Hi! A hardship waiver...is very work extensive....and since the risks are high (since they have to be filed outside of the country) i REALLY...

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Is annulment or/and divorce consider UNMARRIED for all immigration purposes?

Norma's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

HI if you are currently divorced or your marraige has been annulled then you are currently unmarried. that's the easy part. However, if you are...

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