I have recieved a I-797 petition approval what now?

We need more information. Are you under 18.5 years of age? Have you overstayed a B-2 visa? Or are you in lawfully in the U.S. with a valid and...

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Hello I am a us resident for 16 months now can i marry an illegal alien who overstayed in us by 4 months

You can marry him, but he cannot become a lawful permanent resident for a while. Perhaps, four to five years or longer. His decision to overstay...

What penalties do you face if it is the second time detained by immigration?

This is a bit unclear. Was he on his way to the U.S.? Or trying to get into Mexico and got caught at a non-U.S. border? Was he detained by the...

I was an unmarried son of lawful permanent resident behalf of process i married. what should i do?

This is unfortunate. If you married before your father became a U.S. Citizen, then the priority date is terminated as well as the petition. In...

If someone has been deported and has their visa papers in process can they still get their visa

An applicant for admission with an approved visa petition must prove that they are admissible to a consular official. This means that if you were...

Can a EAD holder marry an out of status person?

Can they get married without her being deported? They can get married, but it depend upon DHS discretion as to how long someone who refuses to...

Can a second U.S citzen spouse file I 130 for my children?

How old are your children? When did your wife die? There is a new law that past this fall. You may want to have an experienced immigration...

Post decision activity in uscis

It depends. Some visa petitions can be revoked by a consular official if they have reason to believe that the applicant does not qualify to enter...

Is there a way I can legally stay in America and work for my host family?

Usually not. Are you emotionally involved and considering marriage to a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident? The J-1 au pair is a limited...

Should I get a lawyer to help my fiance and I out the rest of the way?

Sometimes, it seems like a circus. The challenge is that some are not persistent enough or value the time and effort it can take for an...