How to obtain a fiance visa if I have a 5 years bar

Yes, you definitely need a waiver and as my colleagues correctly pointed out an experienced immigration lawyer as well.

Permanent Residency (Green card) for dependent mother

Become a USC and then petition for your mother.

Can I start working with new company while my L1 to H1 COS in process?

No, you cannot work. L to H is not the same as H to H with porting.

We own a us flagged vessel used solely for private use and would like to know the rules on hiring foreign crew with b1/b2 visas.

They are not authorized to work in the US.

How long does it take after getting the approval to get started with the visa processing, sending in affidavit of support, etc?

30-60 days before you receive correspondence from the NVC.

I am 21 and a U.S. Citizen. if I file the I-130 for my parents do they have to leave my younger sibling & I in the U.S?

That depends on how they entered the country. If they were inspected and admitted then they can adjust. If they entered without inspection and are...

I lived in US for 6 yrs until April 2011 and then moved out of the country. Want to apply for new H1b, am i cap exempt ?

Possibly. It depends on if you were previously in H-1 status, when and for how long.

How to apply for a TD visa within the US, currently on L1 visa that expires next week.

1. Yes, apply for COS. 2. Yes, apply for a visa abroad. 3. You need a visa since of you are not Canadian. Cannot acquire TD at Mexican border.

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Need to file I-751 but I have evidence for married in a good faith for only 18mo

Hire an attorney, you have an uphill battle. You will not get the type of assistance you need through this forum.

Hi i just checked my status for 1-485 on the uscis website and its on card production ,what does that mean ?

It means your resident card will be arriving in the next few weeks.