If married in a differnet country will it be reconized in the U.S
Yes, under the legal principle of comity, the U.S. will recognize a marriage that is valid where it occurs outside the U.S. The process for...
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Yes, under the legal principle of comity, the U.S. will recognize a marriage that is valid where it occurs outside the U.S. The process for...
The appropriate visa for this situation is the K-1 fiance petition. After his arrival, you would need to marry within 90 days, then apply for his...
Yes. To immigrate to the U.S. based on marriage, one must establish that their marriage was lawful. This means documenting the dissolution of all...
No, since there are no derivative beneficiaries of immediate relatives, a U.S. citizen must file separate petitions for a spouse and each...
I assume you meant to say "fraud or misrepresentation." Cancellation of removal for non-permanent resident applicants requires 10 years of...
A second preference petition filed by a permanent resident parent on behalf of an unmarried son or daughter is automatically terminated when the...
Nonimmigrant temporary workers (whether on an R-1, H-1B, or other status) do not receive any grace period in applying for an extension of status...
No, it does not. You will notice that the I-539 form asks if an immigrant petition has been filed for you. If so, the I-539 will likely be denied...
This may become an issue when you seek to extend your TN status. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to obtain additional...
Two years for a naturalization case is a very long time. The law even provides that, if the USCIS does not make a decision within 120 days of a...