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Can an Immigration Attorney help with the CR-1 spouse visa for same sex couple?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

Yes. I assume this was an interview at a consualte. If you believe that the officer that conducted the interview was biased against same sex...

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Travel permit

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

It is impossible to tell you how to get a travel permit or whether you would even qualify for one without knowing more information about your...

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Are there other work visa's that are appropriate for teachers to apply for besides the H1B visa?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

At the University/College level, the TN visa is an option for Canadians. In certain limited circumstances a J-1 visa might be available if the...

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I am eligible for a J1 visa, as a teacher, if I was trained here in the US?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I agree with previous commenters that a J visa may be a tough sell given the fact that you have a Masters in Education. We have worked with...

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Is it a big deal I forgot to send my husband's divorce papers for our green card application?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

This will not cause a denial. USCIS will either issue you a request for evidence and give you 87 days to send in the additional evidence, or you...

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What could happen to an employer is he hires someone with an expired work permit.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

The employer cannot accept an expired work authorization card as proof of employment eligibility and can be subject to civil fines under the...

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What should I mark in the "Application Type" section for Parole In Place I-131 application if none of the options apply to me..?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

You should mark the document to indicate advance parole, but should include a cover letter or addendum that indicates that you are seeking parole...

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Hello, My son's visa cut-off date is 10/13/2013. According to bulletin for March the current cut-off date is 6/22/2013.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

You must take each step with the national visa center within one year of the previous action in order to avoid visa cancellation at the NVC. If...

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I am a petitioner for my son (I-130). I need to submit Affidavit of Support. I miss tax return for one of the year.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

Failure to file taxes in 2012 is not fatal to your ability to sponsor your son. The easiest way to handle this is by seeing a CPA or tax...

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I married a US citizen and want to apply for AoS. I was not given an i94 or stamp in my passport. Will this be a problem?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

There are a couple of options in this case. First, you can file an I-102 application for replacement I-94 card. You will need to have specific...

Jeffrey Dean Joseph's Answers (365)

Can an Immigration Attorney help with the CR-1 spouse visa for same sex couple?

Travel permit

Are there other work visa's that are appropriate for teachers to apply for besides the H1B visa?

I am eligible for a J1 visa, as a teacher, if I was trained here in the US?

Is it a big deal I forgot to send my husband's divorce papers for our green card application?

What could happen to an employer is he hires someone with an expired work permit.

What should I mark in the "Application Type" section for Parole In Place I-131 application if none of the options apply to me..?

Hello, My son's visa cut-off date is 10/13/2013. According to bulletin for March the current cut-off date is 6/22/2013.

I am a petitioner for my son (I-130). I need to submit Affidavit of Support. I miss tax return for one of the year.

I married a US citizen and want to apply for AoS. I was not given an i94 or stamp in my passport. Will this be a problem?