I'd assume when you said you came "on a visa" that it was a legal entry overstay situation. Typically, if you're married to a US Citizen and you...

I married my wife while my petition for employment-based permanent residency petition was pending. How can she join me?

No need to file a separate petition. As long as the marriage occurred before you obtained your permanent residency, she would be in a follow to...

I have a friend in China who wants to come back to phila, pa and work for my company, how and where do i file an h2b2 visa?

Have to file with CIS and file the I-129 forms and supporting documents. Then do consular processing for your friends interview in China for the...

If I file an I-539 form and I don't get an answer by the time my I-94 expires, can I stay until the USCIS respond?

If you filed it on time (before I-94 expired) then when you get the approval, you would've been in valid status even after the I-94 expired. E.G....

Can I start a small business with a legal work permit?

Yes. With a work permit you can work anywhere and also open your own business, and work at or run it up to the duration of your work permit (which...

If i file a I-130 for my husband how long would it take for him to obtain his residency?

He's not eligible for adjustment of status ue to the illegal entry unless he has 245i.

I'm an au pair and i have a 2 year requairemet in my visa that will be expired in two months but i got married?

Hardship waivers takes at least 4-6 months. Medical and emotional / psychological hardships out of the ordinary are the best things to target....

What happens if a f1 student and out of status student get married and apply for assylum?

Yes. If filed within one year of entry and you are persecuted on account of race, religion, political opinion, social group etc. or if you have a...

Marrying an Illegal Immigrant that just been deported?

Depending on the basis for deportation, he may come here earlier if a waiver is filed and won. Note though that the standard for meeting the...

Additional passport photos needed. Good?

It's not either a good or bad sign. It might just be a technicality on the pictures or the copies submitted. The pictures might not be to clear or...