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My wife is on B-2 visa (I-94 stamped for 6 months). She told CBP officer to stay for 2 months but now wants to extend? Is it OK

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

Her authorized stay is until the date written on her I-94 card. Therefore, staying beyond the 2-month period that she originally intended should...

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Can my fiancee get a bond?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

Yes, it is worth hiring a lawyer, especially if you are confused by the whole process. Once he is released, things can be sorted out in...

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Can i return to the states with the stamp i-551 when uscis is trying to rescind my permanent residency.

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

You should still be a lawful permanent resident until DHS makes a decision to rescind your status or if you do not respond to the notice of intent...

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What options do i have ?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

First of all, see to it that you do not violate your status by letting your I-94 expire. Depending on your profession, you may be eligible to...

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How long does NVC take to upgrade a petition from F2a to Ir1?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

USCIS, not NVC, will upgrade your petition. Considering that your petition has been pending with USCIS for quite some time already, the process...

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Hi i apply my n400 04 04 12 fingerprint don on 04 10 12 got yellow letter may 14 12 after that i got nothing

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

Hang in there. You are within the normal processing time of approximately 6 months.

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Is is true that they will total and deduct the number of days that u are out of US to the number that u stayed here?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

That's not correct. The requirement is that you must be physically present for at least one-half of the 5-year period of being a lawful permanent...

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Could I help my girlfriend who has a "pending case" for residency become a permanent resident faster thru Common Law Marrige?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

I assume you are a U.S. citizen? Assuming you are both free to marry, you can get married in court. This is enough to create a marital...

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Am I eligible for Obama's new immigration policy ?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

Please go to this link - http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/60603-il-mary-madridcrost-927406/guides.html We are still waiting for the guidelines...

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I am on J-1 visa , my visa says "212(e) does not apply, bearer is not subject to year rule" but DS2019 says I am subject to rule

Mary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2012

Foreign medical graduates who come here for training are subjct to the 2-year foreign residence rule. You do need a 212 (e) waiver and it's doable...

Mary Carmen Remigio Madrid-Crost's Answers (2862)

My wife is on B-2 visa (I-94 stamped for 6 months). She told CBP officer to stay for 2 months but now wants to extend? Is it OK

Can my fiancee get a bond?

Can i return to the states with the stamp i-551 when uscis is trying to rescind my permanent residency.

What options do i have ?

How long does NVC take to upgrade a petition from F2a to Ir1?

Hi i apply my n400 04 04 12 fingerprint don on 04 10 12 got yellow letter may 14 12 after that i got nothing

Is is true that they will total and deduct the number of days that u are out of US to the number that u stayed here?

Could I help my girlfriend who has a "pending case" for residency become a permanent resident faster thru Common Law Marrige?

Am I eligible for Obama's new immigration policy ?

I am on J-1 visa , my visa says "212(e) does not apply, bearer is not subject to year rule" but DS2019 says I am subject to rule