How long may I stay out of the us?

Six months out of the U.S. raises an issue of abandonment of status. 365 days raises a presumption that you abandoned your status. If the U.S. is...

: What can I do if i get convicted of possession of marijuana and need to renew my resident card by september?

One conviction of simple possession of marijuana under 30 grams will not get one deported. It can cause problems if you ever want to leave the...

I am a Mexican citizen living in the UK,I recently got a C1 visa multiple entry, to Transit to Mexico can I revisit the US?

The C1 is for crewmen. If you are not arriving as a crewman, your visa won't work. Instead, get a B1/B2.

Should I get an attorney for illegal alien or will he be deported automatically for criminal record?

Generally DUI is not grounds for deportation. If he has been in the U.S. over 10 years and has a USC or permanent resident spouse, minor child or...

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I am divorced and filling vawa petition because my ex husband did not help me file i751, and he abused me.

You can file a VAWA petition both at court and at the Vermont Service Center. It really depends on what he did to abuse you. Failing to file the...

I Have a G.C. Can I Apply for my Step mom? My father died 2 years ago. He married to her when I was 16.

First, your step mother is your parent under the immigration act. However, there is no visa for the parent of a permanent resident. Once you...

You should contact your school's foreign student advisor and ask them to amend your I-20 with the new sponsor information. They can take care if...

Passport due for expiry in 4 months for my kid (5 years), can we travel out of US to home country w/o renewal?

It is up to the government of India whether to admit your child on a US passport that is expiring. If you want to be able to bring the child back...

I've summited an I-130 for my wife.

Yes, you can come to the U.S. on a tourist visa notwithstanding a pending I-130. You should have solid documentation of the purpose and duration...

Received NOID , the Uscis want to charge me and my wife to fraud marriage.

You do have the burden of proof. I expect your case will be referred to investigations. Perhaps you will need to refile your application once you...