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1) Is this important to send the affidavit of support before the form Ds-230? 2) How can i file affidavit of support?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

If you do not understand the forms and what you are signing, you should hire an attorney to assist you. No attorney will give you advice on this...

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Syrian: May I extend my B2 status which will expires soon while waiting for my asylum interview?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

You should contact an immigration lawyer immediately. You may be eligible for other benefits beyond asylum, like TPS, which will give you work...

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Im on H4 visa and going to india in may for F1 stamping. If stamping is successful,Can I enter US 30 days before college starts?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Why are you switching to F-1 at all then? H-4 is eligible to go to school. You should contact an attorney before leaving the US for visa stamping...

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Last summer on a J1 Visa, I was given a Disorderly Conduct charge. Will this effect a future F-1 Student Visa application?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Your friend therefore lied and will face harsh consequences in the future when USCIS runs an FBI background check. You were cited and found...

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MY EX FILED FORME AND MY 17 YR BUT HIS DAD RECENTLY BECAME A CITIZEN.WHAT STEPS DO I TAKE FOR MY SON TO BECOME CITIZEN

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Contact an immigration lawyer immediately. Much more information is needed to understand and appropriately advise you. However certain benefits are...

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What is the general problem with customary divorce documents from west africa and why does the USCIS not readily accept them?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

The Department of State Reciprocity Schedule lists the agency or agencies in a particular country from whom US immigration will accept proof of a...

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MY APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP WAS DENIED BECAUSE OBVIOUSLY THE USCIS DIDN'T GET MY MAIL.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

You need to take your denial to an experienced immigration attorney as well as a complete copy of all documents submitted to USCIS and any mailing...

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Is there an alternative visa one can apply for to enter USA while awaiting I-130 approval?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

No. And I would stay far away from the K-3, it is a relic of a time when I-130 petitions took much longer than they do now. They will not speed up...

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Re-entering the US on H1B from current employer, when there is another approved petition from prospective new employer

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Neither petition is yours. They are your respective employers, and you need to direct your question to your employer's immigration attorney who...

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EAD - L2 application process- Can the process we expedited?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

The EAD itself may not be expedited, however the biometrics can be expedited in most cases if you use an immigration attorney who is familiar with...

Christopher Michael Pogue's Answers (211)

1) Is this important to send the affidavit of support before the form Ds-230? 2) How can i file affidavit of support?

Syrian: May I extend my B2 status which will expires soon while waiting for my asylum interview?

Im on H4 visa and going to india in may for F1 stamping. If stamping is successful,Can I enter US 30 days before college starts?

Last summer on a J1 Visa, I was given a Disorderly Conduct charge. Will this effect a future F-1 Student Visa application?

MY EX FILED FORME AND MY 17 YR BUT HIS DAD RECENTLY BECAME A CITIZEN.WHAT STEPS DO I TAKE FOR MY SON TO BECOME CITIZEN

What is the general problem with customary divorce documents from west africa and why does the USCIS not readily accept them?

MY APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP WAS DENIED BECAUSE OBVIOUSLY THE USCIS DIDN'T GET MY MAIL.

Is there an alternative visa one can apply for to enter USA while awaiting I-130 approval?

Re-entering the US on H1B from current employer, when there is another approved petition from prospective new employer

EAD - L2 application process- Can the process we expedited?