Questions answered by Joanne Tinsley

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What is your legal opinion as to whether her visa will be approved and is there anything she can do to prepare for interview?

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

I agree with Ms. Barlow. Admitting to a prior criminal activity can create the same consequences as a conviction. She would be wise to consult with...

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Can we apply for a green card while he's on a pending status? What are the documents we need?

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

Are you a US citizen? If so, you should be able to file a concurrent I-130 if he doesn't have any admissibility issues. You should schedule a...

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What are my Visa options if any please?

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 17, 2016

Have you explored an L-1A visa? If you currently have a business in the UK (horse-related or not), you may be able to do an "intra-company...

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What does this mean? Can he come back now ? his native country). Since Petitioner has already departed the United States, it is

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 16, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. We would need more information to determine whether he has a 10- or 20-year bar to reentry.

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Can I apply for change of status and working permit without the birth certificate? And can the lawyers help get her birth?

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 15, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. If she has a passport to prove that she is a US citizen, she can use that to file a concurrent I-130. Otherwise, she...

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Can he file for me and my kids? Can he file for only me? What steps do we take to ensure the petition is successful

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

I concur with my colleague. You should make an appointment with an experienced immigration attorney to determine whether he can file for you or...

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F1 status

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

You have not provided enough details to give a proper answer. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney immediately. Frankly, you...

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File N-400 and change address or maintain previous address?

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

You say that you plan on moving to Dallas "one week after filing". If that's the case, wait a week and file from Dallas. If you are willing to pay...

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How to get my green card and citizenship fast and easier

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 10, 2016

You may have some "intent to immigrate" issues since you entered on a B-2 and married within a week of your arrival. I would recommend that you...

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How can i stop him from getting a residency he just got his working permit

Joanne's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

If your husband has abused you, please contact the police and file a report for domestic violence. If you believe that he has committed marriage...

Joanne Tinsley's Answers (486)

What is your legal opinion as to whether her visa will be approved and is there anything she can do to prepare for interview?

Can we apply for a green card while he's on a pending status? What are the documents we need?

What are my Visa options if any please?

What does this mean? Can he come back now ? his native country). Since Petitioner has already departed the United States, it is

Can I apply for change of status and working permit without the birth certificate? And can the lawyers help get her birth?

Can he file for me and my kids? Can he file for only me? What steps do we take to ensure the petition is successful

F1 status

File N-400 and change address or maintain previous address?

How to get my green card and citizenship fast and easier

How can i stop him from getting a residency he just got his working permit