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If my husband got a 10 yr bar in 2007, when 2017 comes around what do i do to get him a greencard?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

More information is needed to determine if he triggered the 10 year bar or the "permanent" bar. If it was the 10 year bar, you would begin the...

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Hi , my girlfriend is doing masters and is in her 3rd semester i wanna marry her but my status is illegal . i came here in 2006

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

Your B-2 overstay would make you ineligible to change your status in the U.S. It also would cause you to be inadmissible if you were to leave. ...

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When requesting Fiance visa, should I be truthful about meeting my fiance when he was in the U.S. illegally?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

Are you actually considering lying to the U.S. government? That is a crime and I strongly advise against it, since it would put both him and you...

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Which form do i need to fill out

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

Your seemingly simple question is actually quite complicated. The selection of the appropriate and necessary forms requires certain legal...

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I was enrolled in a college. The thing is that my sponsor did not pay for my college. I became out of F1 status.

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

Is your girlfriend a U.S. citizen? If so, and you get married, you can apply for adjustment of status and employment authorization.

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I'm currently on F1-Visa and willing to apply for Diversity Visa, Will the application affect my record if it was rejected?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

It should not. As you know, the F-1 visa requires you to maintain an unabandoned residence abroad and nonimmigrant intent while in the U.S. The...

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Lost my H1B job and have B1/B2 visa: Should I re-enter with B1 to look for another job without having to rush?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

You are presently in the U.S. in violation of status. This can have an impact on future immigration benefits, including reentry on the B-1. In...

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I 485 denied prior to j1 recommendation?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

I would not do a motion to reopen. The denied application was not approvable when filed. Waiting for final approval would be the safest approach,...

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I need advice for my sister on J1 visa. I have put in the details below

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

All J-1 interns after July 19, 2007 are required to have a DS-7002 before the DS-2019 can be issued. The DS-2019 is required in order to obtain a...

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I am an H1 B with 6 th yr expiring on Nov 24 . I have a Valid I-20 for doing Masters . Can i go to any Consulate like in Mexico

Scott's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

We have sent clients in your situation for third country nonimmigrant visa processing without a problem. If the F-1 visa is denied, you would need...

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If my husband got a 10 yr bar in 2007, when 2017 comes around what do i do to get him a greencard?

Hi , my girlfriend is doing masters and is in her 3rd semester i wanna marry her but my status is illegal . i came here in 2006

When requesting Fiance visa, should I be truthful about meeting my fiance when he was in the U.S. illegally?

Which form do i need to fill out

I was enrolled in a college. The thing is that my sponsor did not pay for my college. I became out of F1 status.

I'm currently on F1-Visa and willing to apply for Diversity Visa, Will the application affect my record if it was rejected?

Lost my H1B job and have B1/B2 visa: Should I re-enter with B1 to look for another job without having to rush?

I 485 denied prior to j1 recommendation?

I need advice for my sister on J1 visa. I have put in the details below

I am an H1 B with 6 th yr expiring on Nov 24 . I have a Valid I-20 for doing Masters . Can i go to any Consulate like in Mexico