Questions answered by Naoki Sekiya

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Why on oath ceremony notice they asking if I was out of the country ?

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

Yes, you can travel outside the US after the interview but before the oath ceremony, provided that additional travel will not make you ineligible...

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Who Unite States Citizenship and immigration services consider to be in Lawful Status based on I-245 (K)

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

While EB4/religious workers can adjust under 245(k), you cannot have unlawful period exceeding 180 days. Having a pending bona-fide asylum...

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My Green Card expired 2006 – is there a chance them to renew?

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

I don't see much of a chance of getting green card back in your case. You returned to Germany right after getting your green card in 2001 (without...

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I applied to renew my DACA on July 29 2016.

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

As of Aug. 31, 2016, USCIS California Service Center was still processing the cases from Jan. 16, 2016 - i.e., about 7 months wait. See:...

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Do I need to wait more than 2 months to file my 130/485 based on marriage?

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

You already married, you already left the US, and you already decided to apply for green card. It's beyond 30/60 days "rule" that you are asking....

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Filling out I-864, does the US citizen living abroad write his mailing and physical address abroad (part 4 #2 & 4)?

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

I'm assuming you are petitioning for a family member and planning to come to the US with him/her upon the visa approval. Domicile is a tricky...

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Can my wife enter U.S. With B visa and stay here if we get married here in Chicago?

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

A tourist (B1/B2) visa is for a temporary visit for pleasure or business, not for permanently settling down with a spouse. If she disclose such a...

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AAO sustained my in-country I601 Appeal. Question in the explanation page.

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

When I-601 appeal is sustained, USCIS Field Office will reopen your I-485 case and usually ask the applicant to update medical and biometrics...

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I have a conditional green card expiring 5months from now. can I apply for tps as my country nepal falls under TPS.

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

When you have a green card (conditional or not), why would you want to "downgrade" your status to TPS? If you have any reason or concern for not...

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Married to us citizen but are now living seperate and not speaking to each other. Submitted Adjustment of status packet 2 weeks

Naoki's answer | Answered on October 29, 2016

I'm surprised that you still haven't taken care of your green card since you married in 2011. Assuming this is a marriage-based application, your...

Naoki Sekiya's Answers (7369)

Why on oath ceremony notice they asking if I was out of the country ?

Who Unite States Citizenship and immigration services consider to be in Lawful Status based on I-245 (K)

My Green Card expired 2006 – is there a chance them to renew?

I applied to renew my DACA on July 29 2016.

Do I need to wait more than 2 months to file my 130/485 based on marriage?

Filling out I-864, does the US citizen living abroad write his mailing and physical address abroad (part 4 #2 & 4)?

Can my wife enter U.S. With B visa and stay here if we get married here in Chicago?

AAO sustained my in-country I601 Appeal. Question in the explanation page.

I have a conditional green card expiring 5months from now. can I apply for tps as my country nepal falls under TPS.

Married to us citizen but are now living seperate and not speaking to each other. Submitted Adjustment of status packet 2 weeks