I'm in love with my first cousin and we want to get married, but he is not a u.s. citizen, could this be a problem?

I am licensed in Texas and practice Federal immigration law but my understanding is that only certain states allow marrying your first cousin. You...

Background check

I don't think they have the capability to do the background check from the country of origin but because you are asking this question, you should...

I am a legal resident from The Netherlands. Will I have a problem filing for citizenship if I had a criminal charge 30 years ago

At first glance, a 36-year old misdemeanor does not look harmful, (I wonder if you received legal permanent residence before or after this...

How can I get work permission? I don't have any status right now, my application is pending.

No, having a child born here doesn't give you a chance to get work permission right now. Later, when the child is 21, they could petition for you...

Green card issue

The wait for the I-485 depends on the processing time in your area. In the Houston area, it takes a few months. Once they receive their 'green...

It is hard to say without reading the letter. Form G-56 appears to be an internal USCIS letter summonsing you to an interview for different...

Im considering an accelerated 5 year masters/bachelor's degree program before going to law school. Is this worthwhile?

To help answer your question, you would have to go into more detail about where you want to end up, what type of law you want to practice...

Immagrant divorcing, then remarrying

She can get divorced and marry you, the level of complexity depends on where she is in the immigration process. As long as her intentions to marry...

Canadian Marrying and American

If you entered the US legally (you said F-1 visa), you can marry your fiancé in the US and begin the petition and adjustment process inside the US....

How difficult is it for a long time LPR to obtain a cancelation of removal.

The answer depends on the discretion of the judge reviewing the case. Note: The LPR doesn't qualify if they committed an aggravated felony. There...