N400 stuck in background check for 17 months.

Unfortunately you have to wait. You can do a Congressional inquiry but that won’t help much. If you have not heard anything by 18 months, a Board...

Can a person on visitor Visa purchase property in USA

Yes she can. However, keep in mind that visitors must always be able to prove their intent to go home. Purchasing property shows the opposite...

How can i get custody of my child?

You need to consult with a Board Certified Family attorney first. Then you need to consult with a Board Certified Immigration attorney and the two...

Should my Mother must come to US, before she file Affidavit of Support I-864, for my sister or she can filed it from Pakistan ?

Your Mother should live in the US for six months or so before consular interview. You also need to factor in the backlog in the quota unless your...

How to change immigration status from WT Visa Waiver back to F-1 status?

It is not possible to change status in the US if yu were admitted as a visa waiver.

Can I remain legally in the US while decision regards my I-130 petition is being made?

Even if the I-30 is approved today you must wait under the FB-4 quota for 10-12 years before you can file next step. You may want talk to a Board...

For many reasons the only way to get back in the US as a legal matter or practical matter is if a family member or employer can sponsor you. Good...

After falling out of status with J1 visa, Can I stay in Usa if I get a new DS2019 and start my study?

This depends on what you mean by "falling out of status" and when and for how long. thanks

Change of address on green card?

You need to fill out form AR-ll on the CIS website and make sure you keep a copy of it.

Process and implication of voluntary deportation:

Since you cannot hire a lawyer this will be difficult. If you had an attorney, he or she would contact the Trail Attorney for ICE and maybe...