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Hi i ordered to be deported back to vietnam back in 1999 however they did not want me and i still reside in the US as of today.

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

I would suggest that you get all the documents related to your criminal case and your order of deportation and let a competent immigration attorney...

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How can a u.s. citizen marry an illegal immigrant in the state of florida?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

You should follow the news to see of Congress will pass the DREAM Act which is a proposed law to benefit people like your girlfriend. If you don't...

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My Husband is planning to move from L1 to H1. I my currently working with L2 EAD. I got H1 approval from Oct 1st 2011.

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

Your L status is tied to your husband's. If he changes from L to H-1B prior to October 1, 2011 then your L status will terminate and so will your EAD.

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What to do when naturalization interview's cancelled and nothing is going on for 4 monthes after that?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 27, 2011

You should contact your local Congressman or Senator to have them make a Congressional Liaison inquiry about the status of your case. That...

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Can my fiance sponser me

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

Not only does your divorce need to be finalized but you shocks consider a waiting period between your divorce and your fiancee files an I-129 for...

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If my wife receives food stamps in texas my residence petition can be affected?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

Food stamps are a health and nutrition program. It is a federally funded program based on income eligibility. If your family has been deemed...

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I had my green card for five years soon i will be appling for my us citizenship. my lasy job was in elko nv. as a

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

This is a novel legal question. Typically, we think of prostitution as illegal activity but you are correct that in Elko, NV prostitution is legal....

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I was on probation for 3 years Misdemeanor 664/242 PC attemted battery. Can i travel back to my country and re-entry USA again?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

In immigration law nothing ever gets expunged from your criminal record even if the local criminal court grants you an expungement. That criminal...

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Would I be able to request a petition for my husband who got deported in 2008 for illegally entering the U.S.?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

All immigrant visa cases (green card cases) that are processed for someone overseas have to go through a US Consulate. Depending on the nature of...

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What is the basis of EB2 approval? Do they look on to the employer's side?

Elaine's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

You haven't presented enough details. For example, what type of specialty nurse are you? Are you working in a medically underserved geographic...

Elaine Hope Witty's Answers (52)

Hi i ordered to be deported back to vietnam back in 1999 however they did not want me and i still reside in the US as of today.

How can a u.s. citizen marry an illegal immigrant in the state of florida?

My Husband is planning to move from L1 to H1. I my currently working with L2 EAD. I got H1 approval from Oct 1st 2011.

What to do when naturalization interview's cancelled and nothing is going on for 4 monthes after that?

Can my fiance sponser me

If my wife receives food stamps in texas my residence petition can be affected?

I had my green card for five years soon i will be appling for my us citizenship. my lasy job was in elko nv. as a

I was on probation for 3 years Misdemeanor 664/242 PC attemted battery. Can i travel back to my country and re-entry USA again?

Would I be able to request a petition for my husband who got deported in 2008 for illegally entering the U.S.?

What is the basis of EB2 approval? Do they look on to the employer's side?