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My parents overstayed there visa to the us from 1994 and left in sep 2004. I getting married this year will they be banned?
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Answered on April 10, 2014
As my colleagues stated, your parents most likely triggered the ten-year bar in 2004. The good news is, that ten years have passed. However,...
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I heard that a Green Card holder can stay in their country for 2 years stretch before moving to US forever. Is that true?
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Answered on April 10, 2014
Residence can be considered "abandoned" in less than a year, depending on the circumstances. As my colleagues have stated, applying for a re-entry...
Where should I start if I want to work on an O3 visa full time or freelance with qualifications in the animation industry?
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Answered on April 10, 2014
There are not many visa options for freelance work. You woudl do best to have a detailed consultation with an immigration attorney to determine...
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Do i absolutely need a lawyer for my Master hearing?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
At a first Master, the Immigration Judges will almost always grant a continuance for you to find a lawyer. Pleading or answering the charges...
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EAD expired can I still get hired?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
No. If your prior EAD based is expired, and no new EAD is yet approved for you, then you are not currently authorized to work.
What are the risks of signing I-864 affidavit of support?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
You have accurately assessed that the real issue is how likely is this woman to sue you. If you sign an I-864 there is nothing you can do to limit...
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My father received his residency years ago. Can it be taken away?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
It is a definite possibility, if he is convicted of any kind of fraud. Lying on an application for a federally-backed home loan can be charged as...
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I'm applying for political asylum and my boyfriend seems to be out of any status. Should I marry him before I apply?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
It is not clear whether you have already applied for asylum or are just planning to do so. Being married would harm an asylum application if it...
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How can I adjust my status. I am married to USC. I have a pending court case without a date
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Consult with an immigration attorney to find out if you are actually eligible to adjust status in the U.S. If so, you will need a family petition...
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For naturalization, where should I apply from and when at the earliest? What is the wait time for finger print appointment?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
You have very many questions, you will get more satisfactory answers by actually scheduling a consultation to speak in person with an attorney.
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