Can I apply for citizenship with 3 minor retail thefts in my background?

Good moral character (GMC) is one requirement for naturalization. A naturalization applicant must show GMC during the statutory (3 year/5 year)...

Immigration

The tourist visa is for temporary visits only. You may not misuse it for the premeditated purpose of staying in the U.S. to apply for a green card....

Marrying in grace period.

I assume you are referring to the 60-day grace period that F-1 students have to depart the U.S. following completion of studies or OPT. You...

Will I be able to adjust without exiting US?

Fraud or willful misrepresentation of material fact to gain immigration benefits (e.g. B-2 visitor visa) is a permanent bar to getting a green card...

The Adjustment of Status (AOS) interview serves two main purposes: (1) to verify the bona fide nature of your marriage to the U.S. citizen, and (2)...

Is it possible to file a petition for my fiance right away after getting married?

As a U.S. citizen, you may file an I-130 immigrant petition for your spouse any time after you get legally married in the U.S. An approved I-130...

My husband was found ineligible for a visa April-2014 for 10 years. No waiver was available, is there any way around it.

Section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II) bars a person from re-entry for 10 years if the person was unlawfully present in the United States for one year or more...

Spouse vise K-3

You always need to file an I-130 petition for a spouse to obtain a K-3 nonimmigrant visa. The I-130 is also required for a spouse to obtain an...

Can I or Should I file GC for my sister who is overstaying for more than 1 year

A U.S. citizen may file an I-130 immigrant petition for a sister in the family-sponsored, fourth preference (F4) category. Unfortunately, this...

Can a person who was brought to the US as a child get a green card through marriage without leaving the US or being penalized?

A U.S. citizen (or permanent resident) may file an I-130 immigrant petition for a spouse. An approved I-130 allows the spouse to apply for a green...