Am I in official legal status to stay in the US if my I-539 is pending decision from the USCIS?

Hello: Normally when a timely change of status is submitted, there is a 120 day automatic extension while USCIS is adjudicating the...

My brother has a permanent residence card 'green card' for the USA but had to go back to U.K. as he was convicted of fraud in uk

Hello: Timewise he is fine as one can enter the U.S. with the Green Card if gone less than 1 year. However, the crime itself may make him...

I am a legal immigrant from Taiwan. I've been in the US for 1 yr.

Hello: Being a legal immigrant does not allow immediate petitioning of a spouse. It will take a few years for the visa number to become...

What can I do to make sure my husband will not try to get me deported just by anger?

Hello: If there is abuse, there is always the VAWA or self petitioning battered spouse petition. This can be done whether there is physical...

Is their a limit when you sponsor someone?

Hello: Each person sponsored means more income must be shown. However, petitioning for siblings takes many years and only when they are eligible...

Driving without a license in DuPage County, Illinois - Mexican national faces ICE hold.

Hello: Having the ICE hold does not by itself mean there is no hope. There are several forms of relief that are available in Removal...

Hello: If you qualify at this point to obtain residency, you should proceed forward. If they want to try to deport you, they will issue the NTA...

Holding L1 Visa. Want to Visit Canada

Hello: If you have a multiple entry L-1, it should not be a problem. One would want to make sure that the terms of the L-1 have been complied...

My i601 waiver was approved now how much longer do I wait for the last intervew?

Hello: Generally, the final interview will come within one month. Regards, Brian D. Lerner Attorney at Law

Can I apply for another visa B1/B2 while I hold J1 ?

Hello: It is possible to change status while in the U.S. assuming you are in fact not subject to the 2-year foreign residency...