Questions answered by Sonia S Figueroa

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Does intentional omitting of information on a court document have a bearing on the case?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

If the omitted information is material to the case and/or the information was part of declarations that were made under penalty of perjury, then it...

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How long the process take to get an immigrant visa to an American citizen's wife?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

This depends on a lot of facts that you don't mention. For example, where is your family now? How did she enter the country? Does she have any kind...

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I need to file for divorce. We have been separated for. 3 years Looked at the do it yourself papers and didn't understand

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

I do not practice in NC, but the courts in California have DIY clinics/offices that have people on staff that help you fill these things out....

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Do I need a criminal, defense, education, or litigation attorney? What legal steps should I take?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

You do not state what the allegations are based on - schools often have a no tolerance policy for certain things. If they are alleging criminal...

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My neighbors smoke weed....is there anything I can do?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

Contact management/landlord. Explain your situation and perhaps they can notify the tenants. Having said that, I am going to assume that these...

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Is it possible to extend her stay? If so , does she need an attorney to do it for her?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

This is an immigration issue. Your wife will have to request an extension of status but if she was only allowed to enter for 3 months I am thinking...

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Where do the visa sponsor supporting documents, especially the ones with sensitive information, go after the case is approved?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

The documents are kept in your files. USCIS keeps them all the way through your citizenship. Then either they are boxed up and put into a storage...

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I am 8 years in the USA, had a G4 visa for 6 years and now F1. I am 21. I am studying for a BA. Can I apply for the Green Card?

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

No your F1 doesn't permit you to get a green card.

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My parents live in Pakistan and not PR anymore and cant come to US for me specially. Kindly read my question first.

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

This is more of a family law question than immigration. You will probably need to have your parents give guardianship/custody to your aunt. Speak...

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What should I do after 120 from the day I was interviewed and uscis did not decide my case yet no denial no approval no notice

Sonia's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

Yes it's a writ. However do not proceed on your own. There are a number of possible reasons why they are delaying. Speak to an experienced...

Sonia S Figueroa's Answers (516)

Does intentional omitting of information on a court document have a bearing on the case?

How long the process take to get an immigrant visa to an American citizen's wife?

I need to file for divorce. We have been separated for. 3 years Looked at the do it yourself papers and didn't understand

Do I need a criminal, defense, education, or litigation attorney? What legal steps should I take?

My neighbors smoke weed....is there anything I can do?

Is it possible to extend her stay? If so , does she need an attorney to do it for her?

Where do the visa sponsor supporting documents, especially the ones with sensitive information, go after the case is approved?

I am 8 years in the USA, had a G4 visa for 6 years and now F1. I am 21. I am studying for a BA. Can I apply for the Green Card?

My parents live in Pakistan and not PR anymore and cant come to US for me specially. Kindly read my question first.

What should I do after 120 from the day I was interviewed and uscis did not decide my case yet no denial no approval no notice