INS Policy Memo from June 1999 answer your question about 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(II) this way: "Any period of unauthorized employment will disqualify...

Las Vegas Field Office is processing May 1, 2016 as of the end of Nov. 2016 - with about 7 months wait. If you have criminal records/questionable...

Can I lave the country while my marriage-based green card application is being reviewed?

Congrats on the upcoming marriage. If you leave the US while your I-485 application is pending, the case will be denied for abandonment. To avoid...

Married to a US citizen

Given the fact that you and your wife are not living together on a full-time basis (or that she missed a few questions), USCIS probably decided to...

When you are petitioning for your parent, you don't have to show cohabitation. If your dad is listed on your birth certificate, and your parents...

Am currently sending a 3.5 Year in prison now I have immigration court next month do you think it's wise to get a immigration la

Yes, it is wise to consult with an immigration attorney. The 3.5-year prison sentence is very concerning, but it's hard for us (volunteer...

I am a US citizen. Can I petition for my sister and brother, who are in another country, to get a green card?

Yes, you can petition for your half-siblings assuming you can prove having at least one common parent. The wait time until the visa becomes...

No, visa overstays do not automatically trigger deportation orders. However, the immigration office can and may follow up on some overstays or on...

How to fight deportation?

Your question is too general for us (volunteer attorneys) to respond in a small box. You should sit down with an immigration attorney and...

Since you are trying to beat the abandonment charge, additional travels outside won't help you. I wouldn't recommend travelling in your situation.