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My H-1B visa has expired but I have employment authorization card. My perm is pending and is due any time now. Is this a problem

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2009

I need some more details to answer properly. Do you have an EAD based on a pending Adjustment of Status (AOS) application? You say you have a...

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Can my friend get a green card without going back to Mexico if she came here illegally in 2003. And is now married to a Citizen

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2009

The answer depends on whether your friend entered legally and overstayed, or whether she entered without inspection. This question is very common...

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Citinzenship after getting my green card how long does it takes?

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2009

You can apply for citizenship after 3 years as a permanent resident, if you have been married to a US citizen for those 3 years. You can file the...

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I recently was married in the Philippines how do i get my wife here to the U.S. I hired Attorneys there

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2009

There care some facts missing from your question. Did you file an I-130 for your wife and was it approved? You say her "visa was declined" - was...

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I-751, permanent Green Card

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2009

You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney now that your case has become complicated. You need to refile the I-751, requesting a...

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I'm an Engineer with H1B Visa, I just got married to a US Citizen, but she is not working. Can she file a petition for me?

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 20, 2009

Yes, your wife can petition for you. If her income does not meet the Affidavit of Support requirements, you can use your income in most...

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I married an illegal alien believing that she loved me .Now we are divorcing after 7 months.

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 20, 2009

You should definitely retain your own immigration lawyer, since there is now a conflict of interest for the other lawyer. You should have your own...

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I came to USA with a F-1 Visa for 5 years ,I studied but then I stay in USA out of status for a while.Can I get a F-1VIsa again?

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 20, 2009

You can apply for another F-1, however you might have a problem getting the visa at the consulate if you violated status. The consulate might...

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I140 approved, but have not had W-2 income for over a year. What are the chances of getting approved with new H-1B visa?

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

You will not be able to change your status to F-1 or get another H-1B unless you can show that you are currently maintaining H-1B status. If you...

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What forms should i file to change my husband's immigration status im a britsh citizen from the uk an my husband is from jamacia

Elaine's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

You have not given enough information to answer the question. Are you here in the US now, in some nonimmigrant status such as H-1B? Is your...

Elaine Martin's Answers (984)

My H-1B visa has expired but I have employment authorization card. My perm is pending and is due any time now. Is this a problem

Can my friend get a green card without going back to Mexico if she came here illegally in 2003. And is now married to a Citizen

Citinzenship after getting my green card how long does it takes?

I recently was married in the Philippines how do i get my wife here to the U.S. I hired Attorneys there

I-751, permanent Green Card

I'm an Engineer with H1B Visa, I just got married to a US Citizen, but she is not working. Can she file a petition for me?

I married an illegal alien believing that she loved me .Now we are divorcing after 7 months.

I came to USA with a F-1 Visa for 5 years ,I studied but then I stay in USA out of status for a while.Can I get a F-1VIsa again?

I140 approved, but have not had W-2 income for over a year. What are the chances of getting approved with new H-1B visa?

What forms should i file to change my husband's immigration status im a britsh citizen from the uk an my husband is from jamacia