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I'm a U.S. citizen and I've applied for food stamps here in Illinois. Can I sponsor a visit visa for my parents?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
You do not need to "sponsor" anyone for a visitor visa. They just apply for that themselves. The important this is for the visitor to show that...
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I need to travel to Europe for work for 20 days. I have TPS which I got before turning 18. Will I accrue unlawful presence?
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Answered on August 09, 2013
If you are in valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) then you are not accruing unlawful presence. However, you will need to apply for "advance...
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I am sick on SSI disability. I want to bring a friend/fiancé from Thailand to help me. What is best way to handle immigration?
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Answered on August 09, 2013
You should be able to bring him to the U.S. if you marry. It may be tricky to work out the best plan for where and when to marry, and to line up a...
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I helped my husband obtain a conditional visa thru marriage within the 2 years he was convicted of a felony for drug related cas
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Answered on August 09, 2013
Drug cases are deportable offenses. ICE does not always find out about them right away, but when they do find out they will most likely start...
Moving to new apartment while H-1B amendment petition pending.
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Answered on August 09, 2013
It should not cause a problem, but you have a responsibility to notify USCIS about your change of address. The form AR-11 is available on the...
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The father of my kids got deported came back to help me out with kids but now his detained an have an ice hold.
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Answered on August 09, 2013
This is definitely a situation where your husband needs a lawyer, and the lawyer will need to see the records from his prior criminal and...
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How can I fix a bench warrant from outside the US?
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Answered on August 08, 2013
You will need to hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. These charges must be dealt with before your husband applies...
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Continuous Residence
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Answered on August 08, 2013
There are limited exceptions depending on the nature of your work overseas. See 8 U.S.C. §§1427(b)–(c). These exceptions apply only if you were...
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Parents arrived to usa with green card. Can I get them financial support?
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Answered on August 08, 2013
How did they get their green cards? If you petitioned for them, then you signed an I-864 affidavit of support. That affidavit of support is...
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Spouse petition for residency.
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Answered on August 08, 2013
You are in a complicated situation. Because you entered the U.S. "without inspection," you cannot currently apply for a green card from within the...
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