What is the difference between a "priority" and a "preliminary" date?

There is no such thing as a "preliminary date" in U.S. Immigration law. Perhaps you are confusing it with a "preliminary hearing" which often...

Adjustment of Status of parents on B2 Visa while in the US

There is no way to quantify an answer for you in terms of percentages. Pre-conceived intent, while generally not sufficient to deny adjustment to...

Can someon who entered the U.S. illegally but has an approved labor certification change status somehow after reaching priority?

Generally speaking, one must be maintaining lawful status in order to adjust status in the United States based upon an employed based immigrant...

I qualify for naturalization in July 2012 and I must go back to UK work in August 2012. Can I come back for interview only?

You have a number of different issues here that need to be addressed. More facts are needed in order to properly advise you. For example, if you...

Misdemeanor and immigration

You need to speak with an experienced immigration attorney who can review the criminal records pertaining to your case. There are various forms of...

While we don't know all the facts of the case, the likelihood of this waiver bring granted is, in my opinion, zero. This is not because of lack of...

Spouse green card

If you were married at the time you received your green are as a dependent of a parent then it appears that you were granted permanent residence...

Can I apply for citizenship after 3 years while living abroad

The idea of being a permanent resident is that you are residing in the United States. in order to naturalize you must satisfy certain physical...

For the California hospitals, "cooperating with the government" means

You haven't asked a question. If the facts of your case are this specific Avvo is not the place to get answers. Consult with an experienced...

Am I eligible to obtain a Visa again? What are my chances?

If you left the United States within 180 days of turning 18 years old then you are not subject to the 3 or 10 year bars of inadmissibility. ...