Applying for residency. How do I get help to ensure that all my paperwork is filled out accurately?.

You probably should go to an experienced immigration attorney or a USCIS accredited not for profit agency that handles immigration and visa matters.

Is a permanent resident required to persue U.S. citizenship? Is there a time period within which they have to apply?

No, a permanent resident can remain a permanent resident. Two consequences of remaining a permanent resident are (1) if you remain outside the...

How long does i290b for i730 petition takes?

I am unaware of any official estimate for I-290B processing. Our office 'has seen' I-290b processing as low as two to three months. NSC does not...

What should my friend do now that he is out on an immigration bond that is paid in full?

He must go to an Immigration Court hearing, when scheduled. He will be notified of the Court date by mail. He is obligated to timely update his...

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I left the US in 1994. Is my I-551 expired? As a Canadian snowbird I am filling out a Form 8840 and feel I should know.

Consider filing a form I-407 to abandon your status. This can be done at a U.S. Consulate or embassy. Indicate that you left the U.S. in 1994. ...

My husband is a permanent resident and is being held as a federal sleepover inmate will he be deported?

This is a criminal case for the most part. Although he may have an immigration detainer (or hold) that may keep him in custody. We will need to...

Trying to get a Chef from India to work for us. In El Paso Tx

This can be time consuming and costly. Although there are temporary visas, it is often best to seek a permanent solution, but it can take around...

Immigration Question- Canadian F-1 student engaged to American: what should we do next?

Living separately can cause challenges at the the USCIS interview in Detroit. The time between fiing and the interview can create challenges,...

I am a US citizen and I married my gf of 2.5 years. She entered the united states LEGALLY but now is out of status

There are quite a few steps. There are quite a few forms. There are quite a few ways to be disqualified. Sometimes, the USCIS does not go into...

What the next step after the i-360 was approved?

The facts are unclear. What we need to know is whether the I-360 petition was revoked or is still valid. This will require an attorney to look at...