This really doesn't sound right to me. The only time an L-2 would have her own I-797 is if she has done a change of status or extension of status...

What is the minimum for a small claim and how would that affect an illegal immigrant?

The immigration authorities generally do not have a presence in the civil courts, only the criminal courts. The defendant's immigration status...

My question is about the form I 864. My husband's mother (US citizen) is going to be my joint sponsor.

The USCIS will review the I-864 and supporting documentation to determine if the joint sponsor has met the income or assets test. It appears that...

Need a competent attorney for J1 waiver

For a J-1 waiver, I would recommend that you speak about this situation with Jan Pederson in Washington, D.C. or Bruce Hake in Maryland. You can...

OPT to Graduate study (Nursing)

Employment on an F-1 visa must be authorized. When your OPT expires, the hospital would violate the law if it were to continue to employ you...

After i got married to a US citizen how many months do i have to wait before i can apply my green card?

Congratulations on your marriage. Immediately upon marrying, a U.S. citizen may file a petition for his or her noncitizen spouse. But the real...

What actually shows on your permanent record?

Before you can apply for a passport, you will need to apply for naturalization and become a U.S. citizen. Naturalization requires the applicant to...

My boyfriend was arrested for DUI and immigration put a hold on him for overstaying his visa. What do i do?

The 48 hour rule excludes weekends and holidays. If you are successful in marrying while he is in custody (you'd need to make arrangements through...

Visa for illegal minor immigrant who came to the United States at 6 years old.

He has some tough choices to make and needs a good immigration consultation in order to make an informed decision. We have had success in...

RFE that pertains to an it consultant even though i filed with a regular employer Please let me know how should i reply

An adequate response to an Request For Evidence is critical. An RFE is an indication that the USCIS does not have the necessary information or...