Immigrant: Can we call the DA's office/ LA court to find out about a possible charge or do we really need to hire a lawyer?

More information is needed to advise your brother, but if he has accrued a period of unlawful presence exceeding 180 days, he could be barred from...

Can a court overturn an order for deportation for 1st degree roberry?

If your brother was ordered deported due to his conviction and there is no appeal pending, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement can execute the...

Since J-1 visa au pairs are not to the 2 year home residence requirement, they may apply to change their status in the U.S. This is done using...

I am married to an illegal immigrant, and wondering what are the steps for obtaining his legal stance in this country?

You refer to new immigration laws, but so far not much has really changed. Have you consulted with an attorney previously? If so, you may know...

Difference between i-130 SB and SB-1 visa

The SB-1 visa is a returning resident visa, for someone who has already been granted permanent resident status. The I-130 is the petition filed by...

My fiancee will travel here on a tourist visa. I understand that she will have to reutrn to her country but can we still marry.

You really should discuss this with an experienced and reputable immigration attorney who can advise you regarding travel on a B-2 tourist visa and...

Immigration

The USCIS (formerly the INS) retains immigrant files and supporting documents indefinitely in an archive. These documents may be obtained through...

I have a close friend that has grew up in hawaii since she was 3. She graduated with honors. What can she do to become legal?

You haven't provided sufficient information about her, or how she arrived in the U.S. You should consult with an experienced and reputable...

Can my mother apply for a Reentry Permit in the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines?

A reentry permit must be applied for when the applicant is physically present in the U.S. If your mother is unable to return to the U.S. within...

- I am an international student who completed a program in the US on 9/11.The institution I attended allowed me a 60-days

If the transfer was not timely accomplished, the transfer-out school will terminate the student's record in SEVIS. If the transfer is sought after...