J Thomas Smith Ph.D.

J Thomas Smith Ph.D.'s Answers (3515)

The Woodlands, TX

Immigration Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX

Practice Areas: Immigration, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Tax

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For example a man comes here legally from Guatemala in 1991 legally he gets deported can child get his SS because there minors?

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

Possibly. Is HE disabled? Are the children US citizens? LPRs? To qualify for benefits, all noncitizens first must meet the same eligibility...

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Can you have two petitions open with Immigration?

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

Yes, you can do both. A U.S citizen may file an I-130 petition for his/her spouse, parents, brothers/sisters, or children. A US permanent resident...

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I'm undocumented and i want to file for divorce and i have a son , how can i do it ?

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You may qualify for benefits under VAWA if you entered into the marriage in good faith, not solely for immigration...

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Should I go hone or wait until my baby born?

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Decide where you plan to live. If you are not going to live in the USA, try not to overstay and leave the USA within...

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Mariele

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

If you are considering marriage to a U.S. citizen merely to prevent eventual deportation or to obtain a green card, it is considered marriage...

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My girlfriend who is illegal from Mexico seeks citizenship. She meets w/ immigration for final deportation hearing march 13th.

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I agree with my colleagues.

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I Overstayed For Issues Beyond My Control. What Proof Should I Bring To Enhance My Chances In Getting Th SB-1 Visa.

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I agree with my colleague.

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Adjustment of Status question about Current Status

J's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

"overstay" or "out of status" would be o.k.

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I Am Us Citizen Can I Get Citizen Ship of Canada without feting any problem for my us citizenship ?

J's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

A person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires...

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Hi everyone my marriage based green card interview is march 25 my name is not on the lease and we do not have a joint bank count

J's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

I agree with my colleague. You must prove that your marriage is bona fide, not a sham entered into to obtain a green card. While you cite a...

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