Hi there. You should speak with an immigration attorney. If you appeal and win, your visa should be granted retroactively. However, if you...

I wanted to know the process for adopting a child if the mother picked me to adopt her child.

You should talk to a lawyer. It is the same process but definitely better to go over it in person or on the phone than here!

If my son has medicaid, but I dont does that disqualify me from citizenship?

No. It will not disqualify you. Citizenship is a privilege, not a right in the eyes of the US government. So, you might get asked a question at...

How long you usually wait for USCIS decision on AOS case after marriage ( to USC)? whats the mandamus process?

10 months is long for Houston. You should speak with a lawyer pronto, especially if you have done the steps mentioned. Did you have a waiver...

Please let me know if Section 245(a) of the INS is still active if an alien who is here in US legally using a non-immigrant visa

You should talk with a lawyer. Typically, a new petition wipes out an old one. 245 would allow her to do her process here, with a penalty, but...

Can I stay in the US for travel (just 1 mth) after I quit my job (H1B visa)? I have a Singapore passport.

Normally, I would suggest going ahead now and filing an I-129 to change your status from H to B. This would give you 6 months to travel the US. ...

You can answer "no" to the question. However, be prepared for your full criminal history to be run with fingerprints at the border. If you have...

Can I be awarded sole custody, child support and temp. spousal support/alimony if he deceived me into and throughout marriage?

Yes. Definitely talk to a lawyer, but with drug history, you should have a good case for sole custody. You should get child support and...

Change of status to F2 or H4, husband & myself on f1 opt stem extension currently

You should speak with a lawyer because there is a lot going on in your case. However, I generally would recommend seeking f2 on your husbands f1...

With pending marriage AOS petition, and expiring EAD,can I continue working if my renewed EAD doesn't arrive before expiration?

Yes. If your AOS is pending and you have been given the EAD, you can continue to work as long as you are still an applicant to adjust status. You...