Would a detainment prohibit a person from getting citizenship if they were detained trying to come into the country?

A lot depends on whether he received a voluntary return or expedited removal and whether everything that needed to be disclosed was disclosed on...

Will i get deported?

I highly recommend consulting with an immigration attorney about the details of your situation, checking to see the earliest you can renew DACA,...

I want to fix my wife papers

I highly recommend talking to an experienced attorney before filing paperwork or going to any type of immigration interview. The next steps would...

What form to use for my wife if she is here legally under the Dreamers act but entered illegal when she was 1 year old?

I would definitely recommend consulting with an immigration attorney to see if your wife would qualify to obtain her lawful permanent residence...

Can my cousin get a green card if he is getting married to a U.S. Citizen he is a Mexican national and the both live in Mexico.

As others stated, the fact that she loves in Mexico would not prevent her from petitioning for her spouse although she needs to show intent to...

More information would be needed regarding whether there was a formal finding of a frivolous asylum application or if it was just denied for other...

How can I get my residencey back if convicted of a drug felony card!

If you were convicted of an offense that is considered drug trafficking for immigration purposes (i.e. possession with intent to distribute), a...

Will I be granted I-485/Green Card?

I have dealt with that issue in the past and recommended that the client respond to the CBP letter indicating that the client wished to abandon the...

How do I file for a replacement EAD without the original paperwork?

Your attorney is legally obligated to give you a copy of your file because the file belongs to you. That said, an I-765 application for a...

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How long do I have to wait for a receipt?

It generally takes several weeks for USCIS to issue a receipt notice, and after that you can check your case status online at the USCIS website...