Marriage with Immigrant

Assuming that you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor your wife for permanent residence. If she entered the U.S. legally, the whole procedure can...

Please explain voluntary departure.

If someone is "removed" from the U.S., they cannot return to the U.S. for either 5 or 10 years depending on whether it was an "expedited removal"...

There is no prohibition on sponsoring a relative for a work-related visa. However, you may experience more scrutiny of your petition since some...

Shoplifting (misdemeanor): deported?

As a former INS prosecutor, I can assure you that a shoplifting conviction, although it is considered as a "crime of moral turpitude", is usually...

Do i qualify for the 245i?

You may be able to qualify for section 245(i) benefits if you were the derivative beneficiary of the petition filed on behalf of your father. ...

What is a Immigration lawyer?

An immigration lawyer may represent individuals seeking temporary visas, permanent residence, U.S. citizenship or deportation defense. An...

LPR married overstayed B2 visa holder.

Since your husband has overstayed his B-2 visa, he is ineligible for adjustment of status in the U.S. unless (1) he is the "immediate relative" of...

Please help. Asylum, OPT (EAD) and F-1

You are permitted to submit an application for asylum while you are in F-1 student status. And you may apply for Optional Practical Training as...

Need advice on how to further advance on my husbands immigration status...I don't want him to go to ciudad juarez.

Generally, the main methods to avoid going to Ciudad Juarez to seek an immigrant visa and an I-601 waiver are the following: (1) Adjustment of...

What is the best way for my wife to petition for me...?

Unless you qualify for adjustment of status under section 245(i), your only way of avoiding a trip to Ciudad Juarez to apply for an immigrant visa...