How soon after i marry a us citizen i can file for permanent residence?

If you entered the US legally, and have not left the country, as the spouse of a US citizen you may file for permanent residence at any time. If...

Is it possible for an illegal immigrant to come out of ice custody ?

Dealing with this type of factual scenario is never simple, and the facts you have provided are far from adequate. Drug convictions can be serious...

On what grounds can a H1B transfer petition be denied?

The question cannot be answered because you have provided no information about the new employer. Neither have you specified the job title being...

Can my immigration status adjusted if I'm adopted by an adult here in the states?

The answer depends on your age. For immigration purposes, an adoption has to be completed prior to age 16. In California an adoption takes about...

In most cases contacting a Congressman is the last resort. This is because it is a circuitous and interruptive process. When you ask for this...

Immigration reform 2013

The Syrian crisis has diverted the attention of Congress. Unfortunately, the same thing happened as a result of the 9/11/2001 attack on America. ...

INS approval came in for my son, meanwhile he got married and have a child. What should he do to add on his wife and kid.

You have a complex situation because visa availability depends on your son's immigration category (son of US resident or son of a citizen). ...

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Marriage to a US citizen forgives being out of status, if there was no preconceived intent to violate the law. I the case of your fiance, it...

How do i get a Visa for my mother to visit me in the US? Not necessarily for residency.

Since you are talking about a birth mother, I assume you are adopted. If so, under immigration law, your legal relationship has been severed. You...

In the scheme of an L-1 visa, you are the beneficiary. The L-1 petition belongs to the employer (the petitioner), so your first action should be...