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I ad my marriage GC interview 3mo ago

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

If you are getting requests for evidence, this might be a good time to consult with an attorney in person.

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File I-130 and 485 together or separately?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

I agree with attorney Berman. if you file the I-30 now, your priority date will be current as soon as your wife becomes a citizen anyway, and you...

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If an inmate is serving time but is not a US citizen, but has papers can there be a hold placed by immigration?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Any person who is not a U.S. Citizen can be detained by ICE and deported. ICE may wait until a person has served his criminal sentence, and then...

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Can I Petition my mother to become a permanente resident if she has a U-visa?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Depends on your citizenship. However, she should be able to get a green card by virtue of her U-Visa. Consult with an immigration attorney to...

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Can I go to the US with the Visa Waiver Program ESTA while my visa is under administrative processing?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

If you travel on Visa waiver, you will be bound by the requirements of that program. You will not be able to change status to J1 while in the...

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Husband entered illegally, will he be able to apply for a waiver w/o leaving the US if he was given a voluntary deportation?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

It is possible that he could, if he meets all the requirements like continuous presence and high school diploma/GED. We should all know more about...

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Hi, Can I work in US with only valid EAD, as my I94 & L2 visa both expired and extension of L2 is in process ? Thanks.

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Just because the expiration date on the EAD is longer than your visa is good for does not mean you can continue to work. You are the one who is...

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Planning to divorce - I am on F1 visa, my spouse F2. What happens after I tell her I want a divorce?

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Your wife's status in this country right now is dependent on your status and her marital relationship to you. The rest is relationship advice and...

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Applying for new VISA petition, after my old VISA expiry.

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

You cannot use your old petition if you transfer to a new company; your new employer needs to petition for you.

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If a person came to the US on a work and travel agreement (SS card read: "valid for work only" with DHS uthorization and their

Mary's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Having a U.S. baby does not necessarily qualify you for any status in the United States. Consult with an immigration attorney in your area to...

Mary Kathleen Neal's Answers (1300)

I ad my marriage GC interview 3mo ago

File I-130 and 485 together or separately?

If an inmate is serving time but is not a US citizen, but has papers can there be a hold placed by immigration?

Can I Petition my mother to become a permanente resident if she has a U-visa?

Can I go to the US with the Visa Waiver Program ESTA while my visa is under administrative processing?

Husband entered illegally, will he be able to apply for a waiver w/o leaving the US if he was given a voluntary deportation?

Hi, Can I work in US with only valid EAD, as my I94 & L2 visa both expired and extension of L2 is in process ? Thanks.

Planning to divorce - I am on F1 visa, my spouse F2. What happens after I tell her I want a divorce?

Applying for new VISA petition, after my old VISA expiry.

If a person came to the US on a work and travel agreement (SS card read: "valid for work only" with DHS uthorization and their