Questions answered by Lisa Monique Okoh-Brown

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When I applied AOS 4months ago, my status was F-1 overstay. my aos is rejected as improperly filed. I talked to USCIS, they res

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

your status is F-1 overstay. your medical exam should still be valid.

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SHOULD IN CASE I WAS ORDER DEPORTED AND IMMIGRATION WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE ME , CAN I FILE A PETTION TO REOPEN MY CASE AND SUBMIT

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

hard to answer when you do not say when you were ordered deported and what the basis of the motion to reopen would be. be sure to work with a...

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Who can save someone who is deported ?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

he would have to be sent a notice to come to court to be deported. if he ever marries a u.s. citizen this would cure the overstay of his visa and...

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I filed I-130 for my brother in 2006. If he marry before he got visa, how can he bring sponse and kids to US at the same time?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

they can come with him but of course he won't be ready to come until at least 2017 when a visa is available to him at the current rate visas are...

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H1B petition denied, currenlty hold greencard thru marriage, is employment contract for H1B petition valid?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

yes it's legal. you do not need any visa when you have a green card. also, in 3 years if you are still married to your u.s. citizen spouse you...

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I am a US green card holder who gave a birth outside of US and now planning to come back to US. What documents will i need?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

No law says you must bring the child with you on your first trip back. you can leave the child and bring the child later but you will need to file...

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My name is Juan my waiver was referred they say the needed more time to check goverment records i have a criminal record

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

you have not mentioned any hardship to any relative, so the question cannot be answered. you should consult a qualified immigration attorney.

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Applying for pardon after deportation

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

obtaining a waiver just to visit after a serious criminal charge is going to be difficult. At least hire a qualified immigration attorney to...

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Can ICE keep a "hold" until a misdemeanor court date even if the bail is paid?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

ICE can keep a hold on him until he bonds out of criminal jail or his criminal case is finished and then ICE will take him into custody. He will...

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My boyfriend has an immigration hold on him. Do you think he is eligible for a bond?

Lisa's answer | Answered on July 25, 2011

drug conviction will render him ineligible for an immigration bond in most cases. also, do not be surprised if his cancellation application is...

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When I applied AOS 4months ago, my status was F-1 overstay. my aos is rejected as improperly filed. I talked to USCIS, they res

SHOULD IN CASE I WAS ORDER DEPORTED AND IMMIGRATION WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE ME , CAN I FILE A PETTION TO REOPEN MY CASE AND SUBMIT

Who can save someone who is deported ?

I filed I-130 for my brother in 2006. If he marry before he got visa, how can he bring sponse and kids to US at the same time?

H1B petition denied, currenlty hold greencard thru marriage, is employment contract for H1B petition valid?

I am a US green card holder who gave a birth outside of US and now planning to come back to US. What documents will i need?

My name is Juan my waiver was referred they say the needed more time to check goverment records i have a criminal record

Applying for pardon after deportation

Can ICE keep a "hold" until a misdemeanor court date even if the bail is paid?

My boyfriend has an immigration hold on him. Do you think he is eligible for a bond?