It's been more than a decade, are my Uncle's Immigrant Petition for my mom still valid?
Visa availability for the Philippines under a Family fourth-preference petition is severely backlogged. According to the September 2013 Visa...
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Visa availability for the Philippines under a Family fourth-preference petition is severely backlogged. According to the September 2013 Visa...
Consult with your employer's CPA to make sure the withholdings are accurate.
Using any "means-tested" benefits could trigger action against the affiant on the affidavit of support.
One married, you may file for adjustment of status base don your spouse's petition and an interim work permit. Nothing will happen automatically!
Why argue with success?
You cannot extend your B-2 status, since you have already shown immigrant intent by filing the I-485. Appeals of I-140s take at least one year. ...
You may be able to file for your wife's adjustment of status upon marriage, since the F-2A category is now current (visas are available). You also...
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You should consult with an immigration attorney confidentially with this type of issue.
She would not have to pay a fine if she entered the US lawfully and would be seeking adjustment of status based on the petition of a US Citizen...
You need to make sure that USCIS is aware of the conversion. Consult with an immigration attorney.