Ruby Lichte Powers's Answers (186)

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How long does it take to get a working licence?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

In immigration, we call it an 'employment authorization' card. It depends on the processing times of your area. In the Houston area, after...

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Can f1 students applying for asylum will back to the status if in case the application is denied?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

I have had three successful Nepali asylum cases in the last few months and have a few more pending. The country conditions are not good, as you...

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Do I need an immigration lawyer?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

You might want to hire an attorney to follow your case for you in this final stage. There is a lot of concern for 'mail order brides' and foreign...

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What chances do students currently attending school in the us getting a recidency?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

This depends. From experience I see students go one of two routes: - they marry an American that they meet while studying and the US citizen...

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Will student applying for asylum come back to the status if in case the application is denied?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

It depends if you are still in status when you apply for asylum. For example, if you are in status when you apply as a student and you are...

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My husband can be deportad?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

Depending on the charge and the circumstances of your husband's crime, he will either be deported or have a difficult battle to stay in the US. ...

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How can my boyfriend become a legal resident in the U.S.

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

You need to know more about his immigration history to help answer your question. Did he enter legally? Did anyone ever petition for him? How old...

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Immigration/abandonment question???

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

I am sorry to hear about your situation. The positive side is that you already have your green card and your mom will soon. There isn't much in...

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Can my US citizen father petition me even we didn't have communication for 21 years?

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

Yes, your father can petition for you. Your wait time for visa availability will be longer since you will be filing after turning 21. You will need...

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Hello i am a us citizen,my husband is a iglegal immigrant,right now he's in an immigration center,but he is in the process of

Ruby's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

It depends on when his order of deportation was and what happened then (ie did he have notice of the hearing?). You most likely need to file a...

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