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An illegal from the UK living in the US wants to turn himself in,how does he go about doing this and does he face jail time?
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Answered on May 04, 2010
As stated above, overstaying a visa is not considered a crime, but it is a civil violation of Federal law. The detention period is unpredictable. ...
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An illegal from the UK in the united stated wants to turn himself in how does he go about doing it and does he face jail time?
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Answered on May 04, 2010
As a British Subject, who entered based upon the visa waiver program, such an applicant can be summarily removed without an immigration court...
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Is it cheaper to start the legalization process in native country?
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Answered on May 04, 2010
No! She can be banned from immigration for ten years if she departs the U.S. There are also other facts that can complicate filing for permanent...
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I have a Masters degree from an US university but I do not want to file for green card through my current employer.
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Answered on May 04, 2010
No, you must be successfully petitioned by an employer in order for your EB2 eligibility to matter.
The above is general information and does...
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How do i cancel an appeal for a I-601 or stop the process???
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Answered on May 04, 2010
This is unfortunate. Proving extreme hardship may become futile with or without an attorney. The decision to appeal did not have to stop the...
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Some possible ways, if any, that an illegal alien can obtain permanant residency/citizenship through marriage to a US citizen?
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Answered on May 04, 2010
More information is needed. The terms of his detention needed to be investigated. If he was "summarily removed," then he may be charged with a...
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Can a convicted felon who is being deported
get permanent residence through his us citizen mother
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Answered on May 02, 2010
Unlikely, even if arguably conceivable in the future. There may be other issues of concern. Was your nephew ever a lawful permanent resident? ...
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If a permanent resident parent petition his/her 20 yrs.old child, how long does it take for the child to get his/her green card?
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Answered on May 02, 2010
Perhaps, but dubious unless she later became a U.S. Citizen and he was married. More research may be required, since the State Department only...
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How can I help give my mother legal documents?
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Answered on May 02, 2010
This is a bit more complicated. The mother will need to demonstrate that she 'grandfather's in' based upon Section 245i, where she entered without...
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Am I exempted from 212(e) rule or not?
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Answered on May 02, 2010
Usually, this means that no waiver is required, but mistakes happen. You should have an attorney who understands the J-1 system review whether a...