Questions answered by Sharon Abaud

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I would like to know what we have to do and how much it would cost and also if we need my birth mother for this?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

To immigrate through adoption your aunt would have had to petition for you before you turned 16 years old. You mentioned your social security...

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For shoplifting with things by 500$ all of us. What would be the fine? And what would happen if we dont have the money?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree with the above. A conviction or a conviction under one code as opposed to another can have a significant impact on your immigration status...

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How does one obtain a visitor's visa/pardon to the U.S.?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

Your best shot may be to talk to an immigration attorney about your grandmother's health concerns and try to get humanitarian parole. With...

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Will this affect my application for AOS?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I recommend that he consult with a criminal attorney if he has a bench warrant. There are certain reasons that would make a petitioner ineligible...

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What should I do first? Apply for a green card or apply for a new passport? or can the both process go hand in hand?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree. You will definitely need a passport to apply for a green card. Definitely consult with an attorney. Best of luck!

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I130 question

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree. If you would like a second opinion you should have another attorney review your documents. Best of luck!

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Is that beneficiary me? How long does it take after the Approval notice to get my Employment Authorization Document?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

Yes, the beneficiary is you. IF you had an attorney submit a G-28 with the work permit, it is possible that your attorney of record may have or...

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Concurrent filing i130 and i485 for parents.Should I mention married sister's name who is not interested to immigrate to US.

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

Yes, you will want to list her as a child of the beneficiary. The issue of whether she wants to immigrate is irrelevant at that point. Look at it...

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Can my partner come to the United States to live while the visa petition is pending? How long is the wait?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

It is not clear if you are married. If you are married, you can petition for him as a resident or citizen but it will definitely take a little...

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U.S citizen applying for immigrant visa for mother and her husband (not step father).

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. I would like to add that it would be wise to consult with an attorney before you file anything with USCIS. This is...

Sharon Abaud's Answers (51)

I would like to know what we have to do and how much it would cost and also if we need my birth mother for this?

For shoplifting with things by 500$ all of us. What would be the fine? And what would happen if we dont have the money?

How does one obtain a visitor's visa/pardon to the U.S.?

Will this affect my application for AOS?

What should I do first? Apply for a green card or apply for a new passport? or can the both process go hand in hand?

I130 question

Is that beneficiary me? How long does it take after the Approval notice to get my Employment Authorization Document?

Concurrent filing i130 and i485 for parents.Should I mention married sister's name who is not interested to immigrate to US.

Can my partner come to the United States to live while the visa petition is pending? How long is the wait?

U.S citizen applying for immigrant visa for mother and her husband (not step father).