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Greencard holder marrying to H1

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleague. I would add that if you are not eligible to ask for citizenship yet, you can still file a petition for your spouse as...

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Husband received 10 year green card. Can I file for divorce with out it affecting his status?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

If your husband has a green card good for 10 years, then he should not have a "condition" on residence. This means that whether he stays married...

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Can I have new H1B visa if one of my parents decided to stay in US after I-94 experation more than one year ago?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. You are not responsible for your parent's overstay or illegal presence in the USA. You can proceed with plans based...

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Change status from F1 to J1?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

In general, you can move to J-1 from F-1 if there is a program sponsor willing to sponsor you. Your program sponsor should be able to answer many...

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I was born out of wedlock to my born-abroad citizen mother. Could I perhaps get citizenship through my African American grandpa?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleague. You need to gather up all the documents related to your life, including copies of documents related to your mother's...

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I am a citizen of Honduras. My priority date (1998) was current almost five years ago. Can I still apply for my green card?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. I strongly urge you to book a consultation with an immigration attorney. Any number of immigration attorneys will be...

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I am due for filing the I-751, for my removal of conditional status acquired through marriage.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

This should not raise a red flag, in your circumstances. You have a number of other proofs of your good faith marriage, and you should submit...

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I'm 17 and my girlfriend is about to be 18. I'm from Mexico with no green card what do I have to do to become a U.S. citizen.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleague and I believe you've posted this question another time. You should consult with an immigration attorney to...

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I Have an L1 Visa for the next 3 years. What happens if I leave from my company? I have to apply again for an H1 visa?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I agree with my colleague and add: a different employer has to file a petition for you for H-1B status. Unless you work for a college or...

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Immigration green card.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

In general, waiting periods to become a citizen are: you can apply for citizenship at 5 years after your green card status started; you can apply...

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Greencard holder marrying to H1

Husband received 10 year green card. Can I file for divorce with out it affecting his status?

Can I have new H1B visa if one of my parents decided to stay in US after I-94 experation more than one year ago?

Change status from F1 to J1?

I was born out of wedlock to my born-abroad citizen mother. Could I perhaps get citizenship through my African American grandpa?

I am a citizen of Honduras. My priority date (1998) was current almost five years ago. Can I still apply for my green card?

I am due for filing the I-751, for my removal of conditional status acquired through marriage.

I'm 17 and my girlfriend is about to be 18. I'm from Mexico with no green card what do I have to do to become a U.S. citizen.

I Have an L1 Visa for the next 3 years. What happens if I leave from my company? I have to apply again for an H1 visa?

Immigration green card.