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Came to US on K- 2 visa in 2001, mom is still married to USC, haven't adjusted status. am i still able to?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

Unless you marry a United States citizen you do not have any options now. Harvey Mechanic, Attorney at Law [email protected] Authorized...

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Would I be able to reenter the USA after I was given a 10yrs penalty for leaving the country before getting my residence?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

See page 5 of the Instructions to Form 601 which is available at: www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-601instr.pdf ---Start of Excerpt-- Applicants...

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What is my current USCIS status?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

As the spouse of a United States citizen you can file the I-485, along with the other forms, even though you have no status at present. But you can...

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My brother filed an I-130 that was approved in 2005 can I file a I-824 to include my wife and child or does my brother need to?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

The Instructions to Form 824 are available at: www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-824instr.pdf and that has nothing relevant to your situation. the...

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I overstayed in the US for 2 years, left 6 months ago, and now my italian husband want to go back under E1-E2, can i get a I601?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

See page 5 of the Instructions to Form 601 are available at: www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-601instr.pdf ---Start of Excerpt-- Applicants Seeking...

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Opt to H1 after being 7rs on L1 and one year on F1

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

When you are in OPT a company sponsor H1 for you as you would still be in F-1 status. They can certainly petition for an H-1B for you with consular...

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I have to leave the country by train or plane. where do i leave my i-94? should i leave it? which other documents should i leave

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

It appears from what you wrote that you are not going to Canada for a period of 30 days or less and planning then to return to the United States. ...

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I need to renew my permanent resident card that is going to expire, but I'm confused on Part 3. Processing Infomation

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

You should put the city where the U.S. consulate was in the country where you had your immigrant visa interview. Harvey Mechanic, Attorney at...

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I was charged with 2nd degree petty theft in Florida, however I am not a citizen of the U.S (was on vacation).

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

See: www.avvo.com/legal-answers/adjudication-withheld--2737.html as there are many answers in that previous answer by Florida attorney. It...

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What will i do?

Harvey's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

Perm filing does not grant you any rights. But, as for the I-862, that is the Notice to Appear that generally is used to start removal...

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Came to US on K- 2 visa in 2001, mom is still married to USC, haven't adjusted status. am i still able to?

Would I be able to reenter the USA after I was given a 10yrs penalty for leaving the country before getting my residence?

What is my current USCIS status?

My brother filed an I-130 that was approved in 2005 can I file a I-824 to include my wife and child or does my brother need to?

I overstayed in the US for 2 years, left 6 months ago, and now my italian husband want to go back under E1-E2, can i get a I601?

Opt to H1 after being 7rs on L1 and one year on F1

I have to leave the country by train or plane. where do i leave my i-94? should i leave it? which other documents should i leave

I need to renew my permanent resident card that is going to expire, but I'm confused on Part 3. Processing Infomation

I was charged with 2nd degree petty theft in Florida, however I am not a citizen of the U.S (was on vacation).

What will i do?