11 months waiting (in country) Chicago office for I-130 and I-601 filed together here in US

If you have an attorney he/she should have told you I-601 takes about 1 year to be adjudicated. Also be advised that you will need an attorney if...

Form I-485 Current USCIS Status?

The more important question is whether you are eligible to adjust and file the I-485. Just because you have DACA does not mean you are eligible to...

Will my husband get sent back to Mexico when filing for residency?

Consult an attorney about the possibility of the I-601A provisional waiver. Get advice to determine if there is a possibility your husband can...

Does wrong country of birth in marriage record affect our visa outcome?

Any inconsistency will be questioned at the time of the review and interview. May want to get a corrected marriage license. Always consult with an...

Applying for Citizenship after divorce

You should apply for naturalization (assuming there are no other issues) but do not try without the help of an excellent attorney. At the N-400...

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My father tried crossing the border with another identification and got caught

If he is in the ICE Detainee locator system you will be able to find out where he is : visit the following website:...

Anyone know the backlog for asylum processing? I applied in 04/2013...when do you think I'll get an interview?

It does depend on the local district but a wait of 1 year is unusual for an interview on an asylum case. Make sure they have your correct address...

Impact of first offense Petty Theft of $58 on Immigration Status. What impact does this have on my permanent residence status?

There may or may not be available to you a petty offense exception for grounds of inadmissibility for non citizens. Whether or not you qualify will...

Will a DUI, (probation ends on MAY 2014) affect my change status for marriage?

Whether or not a DUI will be a problem will depend on the precise criminal conviction and statute you were convicted under. While simple DUI may...

How hard is it for me to get political asylum if I'm a Kurd and from northern Iraq ?

Asylum is complex and requires among other things past persecution and/or a well-founded fear of future persecution based upon at least one of five...