A US citizen can file petitions for all immediate relatives which would include your spouse and stepson. However, their are no derivative...

Do I need to submit the original or copy of the receipt of the ASC appointment (fingerprint) to the judge?

In Los Angeles, the government attorney will be able to confirm that you have timely taken your fingerprints so there is usually no need to submit...

Can I & my wife apply for citizen ship after voting by mistake?

Voting by non-citizens can lead to major problems for permanent residents when they apply for citizenship. Under certain circumstances, USCIS will...

My wife has green card through asylum. I am in process of having one as a derivative from my wife.

I agree with Ms. Brost, this is a complex area and you should immediately consult with an immigration attorney about the impact of your arrests. ...

What are the processes involved for a permanent resident to fill in for his/her spouse?

As my colleagues have pointed out, this is a tricky situation you are in. Getting married after visa issuance but before entry into the United...

Can an immigration judge grant a J-1 waiver?

The IJ does not have the authority to grant a J-1 waiver. However, the IJ will wait for the waiver to be adjudicated before making a final...

Is there a way to deport my daughter back to home country?

I think Ms. Wilkes and Mr. Bartlett right. Your daughter is considered an adult in the US and can choose her own path in life, despite your...

Immigration ICE DEPORTATION

The intersection of immigration law and criminal law is one of the most difficult and convoluted areas of the law. You would be best served by...

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As my colleagues have stated, immigration law is federal in nature and so you can practice in any state of the union so long as you limit your...

I had been cought in the border crossing elegally once nine years ago can this be a reason to have my vawa denied

As Mr. Berman stated, this should not affect your ability to self-petition under VAWA. But VAWA cases are tricky. It would be best if you had an...