Questions answered by Ala M. Hamayel

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Do I need to travel to get the divorce?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

You can get divorced in the state you live in. But, since she doesn't live in the US, your state court will not have jurisdiction over certain...

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Hello, I had N-400 May ,10, 2012. It has been passed 160 days after test. How long have to wait for my oath ceremony?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

You are neither approved nor denied. They are investigating something that they either saw in your background, in your application, or in your...

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If I applied for the defferred action for childhood arrivals and I owe money to the IRS will this affect my case? I owe $2000.

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. If you have a payment plan and you're paying according to the plan and on time, you should be all right. Good luck.

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If my H1B visa stamping denied from canada, can i reenter USA with B1B2 visa?How long it takes to get Passport back?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

I agree with my colleague.

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I am about to submit my I-130 forms to USCIS and would like to know what are the major documents that needs to be attached to it

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

We can't possibly list all the documents; each case has different supporting documents. The required documents, however, are listed in the...

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Can a person fight to stay in the U.S after a voluntary departure?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

Did he re-enter the US illegally after his voluntary departure? Yes, voluntary departure is "deportation." The difference is that the...

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Do I have any right as a mom to take my kids(who are born in USA) with me to my parents home?(without my husbands approval?)

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

Without a court order saying you're not allowed to take your children on vacation or out of the country then you may take them. Of course, if they...

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Can I get custody of my sister without a lawyer , When the mother already lost custody of her other two children?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

If your question is whether you can represent yourself then the answer is yes. Of course, it's not advisable. Go to the local law library and do...

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For K-1 tax info: I've worked for one year & I was in school two years prior will that be a problem?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

I agree with my colleague. You should be OK but a fiance petition is a very long and complicated process. It'd be wise to hire an attorney to help...

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Can still acquire visa for my son?

Ala's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

If he's younger than 16 then you can adopt him. If he's 16 or over, there's nothing you can do for him (immigration wise) since you are not the...

Ala M. Hamayel's Answers (1398)

Do I need to travel to get the divorce?

Hello, I had N-400 May ,10, 2012. It has been passed 160 days after test. How long have to wait for my oath ceremony?

If I applied for the defferred action for childhood arrivals and I owe money to the IRS will this affect my case? I owe $2000.

If my H1B visa stamping denied from canada, can i reenter USA with B1B2 visa?How long it takes to get Passport back?

I am about to submit my I-130 forms to USCIS and would like to know what are the major documents that needs to be attached to it

Can a person fight to stay in the U.S after a voluntary departure?

Do I have any right as a mom to take my kids(who are born in USA) with me to my parents home?(without my husbands approval?)

Can I get custody of my sister without a lawyer , When the mother already lost custody of her other two children?

For K-1 tax info: I've worked for one year & I was in school two years prior will that be a problem?

Can still acquire visa for my son?