Questions answered by Alison M. Foley-Rothrock

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Will I receive a notice of receipt from a USCIS Field Office (NYC) for my husband's PIP application?

Alison's answer | Answered on April 16, 2017

Trust your attorney. They seem to be doing right by you so far. You can verify by FedEx Tracking Number online or by phone.

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Can I get to the US with a J-1 visa before 40 days if the start date of my program was printed wrong on my DS-2019 ???

Alison's answer | Answered on April 16, 2017

You need to get the DS-2019 corrected before making travel plans to come to the US. Communicate with your school's program for foreign students or...

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I have not received receipt from USCIS. I have filled my i-765 for renewal on Mar-15-2017. I have a Fedex tracking details.

Alison's answer | Answered on April 06, 2017

Don't reapply. Just wait. They are very backed up right now.

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E-2 Treaty Investors visa applications after Trump administration got into office.

Alison's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

No change that I have seen so far. Some embassies are reputed to be stricter than others (London for one), but an attorney who is experienced in...

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Would i be responsible as a co-sponsor of any govt. Benefits acquired by the main sponder if they were to divorce?

Alison's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

You are only responsible for benefits received by the sponsored immigrant directly (e.g. Jane), not for her children unless they too immigrated...

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Questions about getting permanent residency and social security number

Alison's answer | Answered on April 03, 2017

She will need work authorization in order to obtain a social. We always recommend you obtain an experienced immigration attorney, especially...

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Is possesion of a fraudalent drivers license a CIMT in Georgia?

Alison's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

Ask your criminal defense attorney to work in conjunction with an immigration attorney local to you. Do not take any please until you've consulted...

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Using unused H1-B work authorization with different employer.

Alison's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

The short answer is: No. You can't use the expired work authorization and start working now. However, you can begin a new petition as long as you...

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What can happen to us if we are caught by ICE and what are our options or resolutions ?

Alison's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

ICE will either detain you or release you on a bond (rarely they will release without bond, but we suspect this option is gone considering the...

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My wife wants to petition me but we don't know where to start

Alison's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

Absolutely start by consulting an attorney experienced in immigration matters or your local BIA Accredited non-profit provider of immigration...

Alison M. Foley-Rothrock's Answers (763)

Will I receive a notice of receipt from a USCIS Field Office (NYC) for my husband's PIP application?

Can I get to the US with a J-1 visa before 40 days if the start date of my program was printed wrong on my DS-2019 ???

I have not received receipt from USCIS. I have filled my i-765 for renewal on Mar-15-2017. I have a Fedex tracking details.

E-2 Treaty Investors visa applications after Trump administration got into office.

Would i be responsible as a co-sponsor of any govt. Benefits acquired by the main sponder if they were to divorce?

Questions about getting permanent residency and social security number

Is possesion of a fraudalent drivers license a CIMT in Georgia?

Using unused H1-B work authorization with different employer.

What can happen to us if we are caught by ICE and what are our options or resolutions ?

My wife wants to petition me but we don't know where to start