Can a immigration officer enter your house (or arrest you) without warrant?

Legally, this shouldn't happen. In practice, it does. All evidence obtained after an illegal arrest may be suppressed in immigration hearings. ...

Do i qualify for the dream act if i have been deported before?

A prior deportation does not disqualify you from DACA, but it complicates the case. Criminal issues, even if ultimately dismissed, will also...

I need your help to make Immigration resend a VAWA notice they sent!

The Vermont Service Center moves slowly, but they do consider requests to expedite a matter for educational purposes. Contact an attorney to work...

USCIS received my I-751 application 12/24/13. I received a biometrics appointment, but no receipt letter yet. Is this normal?

You should call the 1-800 number on the bottom of the biometrics appointment notice to request a copy of the receipt. If you need to get proof of...

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Can i apply for a H1 visa even if my status is not legal but my entry to United States is legal

Generally, if you are in the US without documentation, you cannot change your status while you are here. If you leave the country, you can trigger...

Can my wife apply for a residency in the U.S. after she is already in the country on a tourist visa?

Your options will depend on your immigration status. If you are a US citizen, permanent resident or non-immigrant visa hold you may be able to...

Can I take a drivers permit while waiting for my U visa to be approved?

Your Social Security number is always going to be the same. Now, the CO DMV needs proof of lawful status in addition to the SSN to issue you a...

You may or many be subject to 212(e). Check your documents to see if you are subject to it and need a waiver. Your options will depend on what...

I-130

There are a lot of factors that go into processing times. Contact the NVC or an attorney to discuss your case.

If I sponsor my wife through I-130, petition for alien relative, which form would I use to do the affidavit of support?

I agree with my colleagues. The I-864 or I-864EZ is needed for the adjustment of status application (I-485).