My student visa expired. Can my american born child make it possible to get legal status?

I would talk to a reputable immigration attorney in your area. Although your US citizen child cannot petition for you until the child is over 21,...

What does it mean when a detainee from Ins Detention Facility court outcome is administravely closed?

Hi, this means that the court closed the case without making a decision. Generally, it can be recalendared by either party once they are ready to...

My mom was in MX. a few yrs, went to Canada and plans on driving from Canada to LA. Old greencard and passport enough to travel?

Hi, if she has her unexpired Permanent Resident Card and Passport she will likely be permitted to enter the U.S. However, depending on how long she...

Is there a way to expedite the getting a greencard?

Typically these cases move quickly if done well, but not within a month. May be able to do some things to expedite the work permit if your...

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The law requires you to submit two seperate petitions one I-130 for each parent. Once the I-130 petitions are approved they each need to submit...

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Filed the A-485 and have biometrics next week. Checked status online and they sent a request for evidence.

They could be asking for any missing documentation or information. I think this may be an error by the USCIS system, but I have sometimes seen them...

How many years my husband has to be divorced or be a citizen before he can sponsor me for my green card

There is no rule that requries your fiance to wait a certain period after divorce to marry you and to file an immigrant petition on your behalf....

Apply for citizenship

Hi, an attorney would need to know more information about your situation before they can answer your question. I don't think one can conclude that...

My boyfriend is in prison and has a ice hold on hem

Hi, if he has an ICE hold upon release from criminal custody he will generally be transferred to immigration custody. Unless he has already agreed...

What to do

Hi, someone who has been in the country is generally free to leave unless they are on some sort of court ordered probation, parole, supervision or...