Questions answered by Ruby Lichte Powers

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If my husband entered US illegally and I'm a PR based on my asylee status is my husband illegible for 601?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

For unlawful presence, a person would need an I-601 waiver and a qualifying relative is a legal permanent or US citizen fiancé, spouse, or parent. ...

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I have SS# but not legal for work, how can I obtain legal alien status

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

Sister in laws can't sponsor family members for petitions; they could for affidavits of support. If your sister in law petitioned for your...

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Affidavit of support help

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

If you wait for NVC to tell you what you already know, you will be wasting time. You can figure out if you need joint sponsors by reviewing the...

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Is it advisable to not show up for my oath ceremony since i was cited for petty theft 2 days before the ceremony date.

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

I would discuss this with an attorney directly providing them with knowledge of the crime but there could be worse consequences for not attending...

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Is there any chance of winning a fight against deportation?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

Hiring a competent attorney now should not hurt your case but in fact help you anticipate and be prepared for the next move. Basically, you can't...

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I am a us citizen and want to get my husband's residential. can i do that without him going to mexico?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

An attorney would need to know more about his immigration history to help answer your question. Did he enter legally? Did anyone ever petition for...

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If parent is a greencard holder, how long on average will it take for sponsorship of child over 21yrs and not married?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

That is the 2B category if you look at the Visa Bulletin from USCIS.gov. It depends on which country the person is from. The above is general...

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I am in F-1 visa, I have been married about two months ago in Bona Fide, my wife told me that She needed 3200 Dollars for...

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

If your spouse never petitioned for you, you won't be deported for the marriage right now. You can stay in your student status. If you ever want...

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How good is Advance Parole?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

Whether advance parole is advisable depends on your immigration history. From your question, I am a little confused by where you are, when you will...

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I wanted to know if I can get the citizenship.

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

To help answer your question, an attorney would need to know a few more pieces of information: Did you enter legally? Did anyone ever petition for...

Ruby Lichte Powers's Answers (186)

If my husband entered US illegally and I'm a PR based on my asylee status is my husband illegible for 601?

I have SS# but not legal for work, how can I obtain legal alien status

Affidavit of support help

Is it advisable to not show up for my oath ceremony since i was cited for petty theft 2 days before the ceremony date.

Is there any chance of winning a fight against deportation?

I am a us citizen and want to get my husband's residential. can i do that without him going to mexico?

If parent is a greencard holder, how long on average will it take for sponsorship of child over 21yrs and not married?

I am in F-1 visa, I have been married about two months ago in Bona Fide, my wife told me that She needed 3200 Dollars for...

How good is Advance Parole?

I wanted to know if I can get the citizenship.