N-400 NATURALIZATION

If the abuser was a U.S. citizen, you can file now. If the abuser was an LPR, you can file after four years and nine months. When in doubt,...

I am in the process of vawa, once I am approved I would need to do the application on my EAD and I-485, how to prepare myself?

I'm sorry to hear this. If you filed only an I-360, you should wait for it to be approved before filing the I-765 and I-485. You should review...

How fast can I apply for residency after getting married to a citizen?

Congratulations! There is no requirement that you be married for a certain period of time before submitting the application. What matters is...

Question 17 I-130

Definitely. When in doubt, consult a lawyer.

Will my visitor visa become void if I apply for I-130? Will I be illegal in the USA after applying? Can I apply for I539 too?

You may file the I-539 to extend your stay and the I-130 to begin the green card process. For a visitor like you, though, you have to show that...

Can I appeal a 10 year bar?

Depending on the bar, he may or may not be able to apply for a waiver of the bar before 9/2/2021. If it's a simple 10-year unlawful presence bar,...

My husband to be has a criminal record for assault and is now on probation.Can he petition/sponsor a green card for me?

I agree with my colleague, but write separately to explain that the Adam Walsh Act encompasses various sex crimes. If your husband's case is a...

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Earliest date to apply for permanent green card.

Joint filed petitions must be filed within the 90-day period before it expires. If you are not filing jointly with your spouse, you can apply...

Can I submit work permit

Your interview is for asylum? You can apply for a work permit if your asylum application has been pending for five months. You should absolutely...

What proof my mother needs for green card application?

Your birth certificate showing her name is sufficient to prove she's your mother. Regarding the second question, I don't know the answer, but it...