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The USCIS may delay and make no decision, even if you pay, but this is unclear. If the USCIS thinks that it has enough evidence of marriage fraud...

There is a maximum period of stay on most J-1 visas. Filing for a visa and actually getting an extension are two different options. Sometimes it...

Can being engaged to a US citizen affect a J-1 renewal?

If you have immigrant intent for the purpose of the visit, that is you intend to file for adjustment of status after you enter, then you can be...

Green card interview with "Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal"

A plea of guilty can be a challenge to your admissibility as a permanent resident. You should contact an experienced immigraiton attorney. The...

Fees for filling a COS from H4 to H1

This may be a challenge as a matter of law. If you worked in what you thought was H1-b status, then this may ahve been a mistake. If the COS was...

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Do i need to file and i824 or a Freedom of information act to get copies of the petition and approval notice from 1989

It is unclear how acceptable the I-797 that you received from your 1989 is. Perhaps, there is no need to file an I-824 form, but without review of...

I was arrested for 220.09.disposition 220.03.

You are in what is called deferred inspection. You should hire an experienced immigration attorney like Mike DiRaimondo, Kerry Bretz, or another...

Can a deported status be changed if the country does not accept deportees yet?

If he is convicted of a crime considered an aggravated felony for immigration purposes, then this is a challenge. He may need to find an...

Can I petition a relative (I-130) when they still have an R1 religious visa?

The issue is whether your parents intent to temporarily stay or plan to immigrate. If they plan to immigrant, then a form I-360 should be filed by...

I am married to a citizen. How can I get my papers?

If your husband, or an indirect sponsor, did not file for an I-130 on or before April 30, 2001, then you may not qualify to process your...