Am I eligible applying for immigration petition based on marriage?

I agree with the other two answers. Ask around, see who you are comfortable with & who will work with you.

There is no waiver for INA 204(c), however there is some wiggle room if your current wife can show that YOU did not seek to obtain status based...

My husband is a legal resident, convicted of a drug felony. What is the best route to reinstate his legal status?

If he got a drug conviction with more than 1 year in prison (which he does) he has no relief or reinstatement of status. There is no waiver for...

What should we write on question on I-130 that require I-94 number if we have lost it, and we have month and year for entrance.

You can do a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) inquiry. It does take about 4 months but its generally free. Its done on Form G-639 on the...

Husband has been deported and came back illegally. What are the chances of us getting him back legally?

The federal sentencing guidelines call for a sentence of 2-20 years for illegal reentry after deportation for a felony. In practice, unless there...

Overstayed my F-1 Visa, got married to US citizen, how do I go about changing my status?

Since you entered legally, even if you overstayed your visa, you are eligible to get a green card without having to leave the US provided there are...

Can I hire a lawyer or do something to speed up my immigration process?

How old are you? How old were you when your father became a US citizen? The reason I ask is that you may have morphed into a US citizen without...

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How much time does an immigration judge have to decide on a case?

They should not take too much time because the detained docket moves really fast. If it takes longer than 60 days, file a motion for a decision...

My I 130 reopened and they asking for birth certificate

I'm surprised they are asking for an orginal birth certificate. They usually ask for copies & ask you to bring the original to the interview. How...

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Do I need an immogration attorney

You need to consult with an attorney as change of status from a J-1 requires a waiver process that is quite tricky. At the very least, find out...