I am a U.S. citizen and am married to an illegal immigrant. What are the steps for changing his status to legal?

Please see my legal guides on the AVVO web site about obtaining a "green card" through marriage and about waivers of the ten year bar. You also...

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Asking about green card info

If your mom is not planning on living in the US, she should not get a "green card". In order to keep the "green card" she has to live in the US, or...

How do I obtain a social security number as an L2 visa holder ineligible to work?

Talk to your school's Designated Service Officer (DSO)/ Foreign Student Adviser about changing your status to F-1 Full Time Student. You may need...

Question about Final Court Certificate (Immigration purpose Question)

You need to consult with a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about the specific facts of your case. See the link below. It is...

L2 to L1B conversion

Yes, your current employer can try again at getting L-1B status for you. Also, keep talking to your employer about changing its policy or making an...

What can I do to help my mom?

My colleagues have given you good advice. You may also find an immigration lawyer who can help you by visiting the American Immigration Lawyers...

Second Masters Second OPT and my university is declining my OPT application

If you have an employer wanting you to start work, you should try to get the employer to file an H-1B petition for you.

H1b working for US employer remotely from Canada

I agree with my colleagues' answers. You can probably continue to do this indefinitely, but I encourage you to meet with a Canadian lawyer who is a...

Will K3 visa be affected if a person was denied a tourist visa three times?

Your daughter can come to the US at any time, so she does not have to wait to travel with your husband, although I can understand why you may...

I was just granted my green card, I however have some pressing business that has to be attended back in my country. I have to

You should schedule an appointment with your immigration lawyer to discuss this. If you don't have a lawyer, you can locate one on the American...