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Can the "exit" stamp from my country on my passport be enough prove that i came back to the us on that date? im trying to fill

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Some times entrances are not marked for returning residents. If it only took you 24 hours or less to travel back to the US and you did not cross...

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Brought to the U.S has a child

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

There are many excellent US Immigration attorneys in New York City. Start with the NY State Bar website or the American Immigration Lawyers...

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My father was deported 6 years ago, he got a ban for 5 years. What do I have to do to get him citizenship?

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Your father should probably be concerned about potential resident status before US Citizenship. Whenever there has been a previous deportation, it...

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I got approved for deferred action back in november. Recently got my first dui by rear ending someone.

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You should get both a criminal defense attorney and consult in concert with an immigration attorney. The DUI will present a problem for your DACA.

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Visa Waiver Overstay Green Card

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Generally, a petition from an "immediate relative" or section 245(i) are the only exceptions to the maintenance of status requirement for...

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Filed for 1-130 for my widowed mother , She is currently here on a visitor visa . Can she stay legally pending decision

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Depending on a host of other circumstances, it is possible for a parent of a US Citizen to file for adjustment of status from visitor to permanent...

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What is rehiring on h1 and what are the consequences?

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

That sounds like "benching" and is not permitted. If you have been "terminated" you are already out of status. I recommend that you consult with...

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When is the soonest I can submit an application for citizenship.

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

This depends on when your wife naturalized. I recommend that you consult with a qualified US Immigration attorney to discuss you eligibility for...

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What to do in the case of illegible date stamps on my passports. Can USCIS provide me a list of my travels

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You may try and obtain this information form the USCBP via the Freedom of Information Act, or file the N-400 with approximate dates and explain...

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I married a Canadian in 1999 and we live in Arizona. He has a permanent resident card how ever he has spent 6+ months in

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

USCIS views absences in excess of 6 months as breaks in the chain of continuous residence required for US Naturalization purposes. Filing taxes in...

Daniel Patrick Hanlon's Answers (8946)

Can the "exit" stamp from my country on my passport be enough prove that i came back to the us on that date? im trying to fill

Brought to the U.S has a child

My father was deported 6 years ago, he got a ban for 5 years. What do I have to do to get him citizenship?

I got approved for deferred action back in november. Recently got my first dui by rear ending someone.

Visa Waiver Overstay Green Card

Filed for 1-130 for my widowed mother , She is currently here on a visitor visa . Can she stay legally pending decision

What is rehiring on h1 and what are the consequences?

When is the soonest I can submit an application for citizenship.

What to do in the case of illegible date stamps on my passports. Can USCIS provide me a list of my travels

I married a Canadian in 1999 and we live in Arizona. He has a permanent resident card how ever he has spent 6+ months in