Questions answered by Angela Dee Bortel

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How to file my income tax if filing for petition i-130 for husband?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your husband's deportation. I know how devastating that is for a family. Regarding your tax question, I strongly...

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I have a a 5 year old half sister (my fathers side) in Mexico and I wanted to fix her status.

Angela's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

It is great that you are thinking through all these issues now. There may be different immigrant (permanent) or nonimmigrant (temporary) options...

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I am an F-1 student who recently got married to a US citizen in the States. What all do I need to do to get a greencard?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

Congratulations on getting married! That's very exciting. Some couples choose to file their paperwork themselves. Whether this is a good idea...

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What is the exact age to my sister son to be able to come to usa if she has the immigration approval for her and her husband ?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

I know that the road of family-based immigration is long and often leads to unfair results. I recommend consulting with an attorney to assess...

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How does a 17 yr old become a legal resident in the USA?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

There may be a few options depending on the person's history. A meeting with an immigration attorney is necessary as soon as possible in this...

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I was called for second interview for my N400,i requested my name changed to my grand father's name during the first interview.6

Angela's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

I am unclear as to what your question is. Generally, if your naturalization application has been delayed for an extended period of time after...

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Hi.. i became a US citizen 2 years ago and i was wondering if i can file for my older brother who is 38 years old ?

Angela's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

There is some important information missing from your answer. But generally, US citizens can file for their siblings using Form I-130, but the wait...

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Conditional residency, abusive relationship

Angela's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

As the other attorneys have noted there are various reasons one can ask to waive the joint filing requirement: bona fide marriage resulting in...

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Hi, my name is Matt. My band signed a contract 6 years ago with a record label based in California. Now we have issues...

Angela's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

The answers to your questions will depend on any prior agreements, when and how the company became "defunct," as you say, and the applicable...

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EB 1 Outstanding researcher denied

Angela's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

I agree that you should contact an immigration attorney to represent you through this process, particularly in light of the past denial. I...

Angela Dee Bortel's Answers (169)

How to file my income tax if filing for petition i-130 for husband?

I have a a 5 year old half sister (my fathers side) in Mexico and I wanted to fix her status.

I am an F-1 student who recently got married to a US citizen in the States. What all do I need to do to get a greencard?

What is the exact age to my sister son to be able to come to usa if she has the immigration approval for her and her husband ?

How does a 17 yr old become a legal resident in the USA?

I was called for second interview for my N400,i requested my name changed to my grand father's name during the first interview.6

Hi.. i became a US citizen 2 years ago and i was wondering if i can file for my older brother who is 38 years old ?

Conditional residency, abusive relationship

Hi, my name is Matt. My band signed a contract 6 years ago with a record label based in California. Now we have issues...

EB 1 Outstanding researcher denied