Questions answered by Andrew T. Brooks

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If i file foia on behalf of someone else ,will that affect my own immigration status at all?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

The act of filing a FOIA request shouldn't affect you're conditional GC or cause you to be removed.

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I have a Green card & my wife is on F1, She has to leave U.S since her OPT was denied. Need advice on filing her Green card

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

If you are not a US citizen, she has to maintain her status in the U.S. in order to get her GC here. You can file the I-130 for her now, and it...

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What are the requirements to apply for asylum?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Asylum law is very complicated and the strength of an asylum case heavily depends on your individual circumstances. You should definitely hire an...

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Where is Asylum application filed if one is in removal proceedings but the master hearing date is past the one-year deadline?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

Please please please do not let your friend proceed with his defensive asylum claim without an attorney because this area is very complex. Please...

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Adjustment of status under cuban adjustment processing time

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

6-9 months in my experience. You may not even have an interview if the application was thorough.

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Can I get divorced after marrying an out of visa immigrant and if yes then how it would effect her?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

The process starts by showing that the marriage is real. If you've been married for under two years when she gets the green card, she'll have to...

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My wife (US Citizen) and I married November of 2013 I need to fix my immigration status. what should I do?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

The process starts by filing form I-130. If you came with permission when you were 2 (and can prove it), then you can complete the process without...

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The NVC said if you don't used an i130 in a year you can't use it. Many Attorney's has said an i30 does not exp & file i824.

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

If an I-130 goes to the NVC after approval, the NVC requests payments and documents. If the case is open for a year, the NVC says that they will...

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What all do I need to have to fix my husbands papers?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

Assuming you are a US citizen, you can begin the process ASAP. If he came to the US legally and just overstayed, he can likely get his green card...

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Do I need an attorney for this process or can I do it on my owe? does my husband have a good chance of still getting his papers?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

The I-130 is to show that your marriage is "real." I recommend getting an attorney for this, but you can get by without one. If your husband was...

Andrew T. Brooks's Answers (1282)

If i file foia on behalf of someone else ,will that affect my own immigration status at all?

I have a Green card & my wife is on F1, She has to leave U.S since her OPT was denied. Need advice on filing her Green card

What are the requirements to apply for asylum?

Where is Asylum application filed if one is in removal proceedings but the master hearing date is past the one-year deadline?

Adjustment of status under cuban adjustment processing time

Can I get divorced after marrying an out of visa immigrant and if yes then how it would effect her?

My wife (US Citizen) and I married November of 2013 I need to fix my immigration status. what should I do?

The NVC said if you don't used an i130 in a year you can't use it. Many Attorney's has said an i30 does not exp & file i824.

What all do I need to have to fix my husbands papers?

Do I need an attorney for this process or can I do it on my owe? does my husband have a good chance of still getting his papers?