I had my green card three months ago but my father is in Africa and very sick. I would like to go to Africa n take care of him

You'll need to apply and receive a re-entry permit. As my colleague indicates, you might face problems returning if you stay out too long. Make...

When to apply for a permanent green card?

Within 90 days of your card expiration. But note, you will not be reapplying for a green card; you'll be applying to remove conditions on your...

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I am a U.S. citizen, and my fiance was denied citizenship. We have considered marriage. What are our options?

I agree with my colleague. Please clarify.

Dear sir or madam, My mom 's I-94 is going to expire in one week, her I485 is still pending, is she illegal to stay in US? tha

I agree with my colleague. Your mom's status is 'adjustment of status pending' so she should be ok if everything was properly filed and receipted.

This qstn is on behalf of my dad...their priority date is apr 24 '2001...for i-130 is approved..when wil they get the GC. thnx

Your facts are a little confusing. Do you mean your uncle filed an I-130 for your dad in 2001 and you're waiting for the priority date to become...

Im trying to petition my under age son and daughter from philippines. Do i need to submit a seperate petition for them?

What is your legal status? Did you get that status through marriage to a us citizen? Are you still married? How old are your children? These are...

They definitely do.

Can i sponsor my husband Mexican without he leaving US ? I'm US citizen, we married 2005 and have 2 kids...

While your husband will still likely need to leave the us, a new program that will probably be announce next week might allow him to apply for a...

Deferred Action: Social Security?

No, you have to go to the social security administration office near you and ask for one. Note that it sometimes takes a couple of weeks for the...

My I-130 has been approved, do I still need an adjustment of status?

Yes, of course. The I-130 gives you no rights to stay or work. It just certifies the relationship upon which the adjustment of status (the actual...