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If I am an US Citizen and I want to apply I-130 for my spouse and biological child , do I need to file two separate petitions?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
Yes, you must file separate petitions (I-130s) for your spouse AND your child because there is no derivative in the immediate relative category.
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How can I get free help with my wife residency
She came to this country with a visa and we got married on February
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Answered on November 29, 2016
You are getting "free help" here on Avvo. If you are a US citizen, and your wife came with a non-disqualifying visa, you can sponsor her green...
I have a SSN but expired working permit. Can I still work and pay my taxes without major risks?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
Don't expect any immigration lawyer to say that you can take the job without a valid employment authorization. Unless you are seeking adjustment...
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Can a legal guardian file an immigration petition for her grand child who she is also the legal guardian for?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
This is a tricky area requiring professional assistance. If you were granted legal guardianship by the court outside the US, then it wouldn't help...
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I am filing i-130 on behalf of my mother for my Aged out elder Brother who works in saudia
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Answered on November 29, 2016
The immigration proceeding referred to in Form I-130 is Immigration Court proceeding (often called deportation proceeding). If your brother has...
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How could a shoplifting citation affect my immigration status?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
You should consult with a competent criminal defense attorney to see what your legal options are and have him/her check with an immigration...
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Can dependent I-485 application be approved before primary?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
No, the derivative case cannot be approved before the principal's, at least theoretically. But I have seen INS/USCIS making such mistakes before. ...
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N400 oath ceremony. Need advice.
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Answered on November 29, 2016
That's Officer Barbara Pace at USCIS Sacramento Field Office, an real officer. Wait for the rescheduled oath ceremony notice.
Should I get a receipt for my husbands i865? Will it set back the interview date?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
If you moved out of the original Field Office jurisdiction, then USCIS will eventually forward the case to the new jurisdiction (Field Office)...
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I am on a student visa and my green card husband filed for I-130. If my status expires after filing I-485, is it ok?
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Answered on November 29, 2016
I agree with my colleague here. You have to maintain your F1 student status (or any other non-immigrant status) until your I-485 is approved. ...
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