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I divorced my ex-husband and he has conditional green card. I have a question regarding his status.

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Yes. He may seek a waiver of the joint filing requirement to remove the condition on his resident status and obtain the permanent green card based...

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Will I-130 petition also effect a J-1 visa extension?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Yes, it could. J-1 visa holders must be bona fide nonimmigrants, which means they cannot intend to immigrate. If an I-130 is filed, it suggests...

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I am wondering if drawing unemployment benefits affects subsequent green card renewals or citizenship application

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Unemployment is not a "means-tested benefit," so it should not affect your resident status or subsequent naturalization application.

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How long will it take my wife to acquire U.S. Residency after applying?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Adjustment of Status in Los Angeles should take 6 months or less.

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Is vawa something that you need to re-apply for once it is approved?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

If you filed an I-360 Self-Petition under VAWA and the abusing spouse was a US Citizen, you would file for adjustment of status to green card once...

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Dwi arrest during approved green card petition

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

A simple DWI is not considered a "crime involving moral turpitude" so it should not give rise to a ground of inadmissibility against your husband.

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Is there a form by USCIS stating that I am not a citizen of the US?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

There is not such a form, however, your I-94 indicates that you are in a nonimmigrant status which means that you are NOT a US Citizen.

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Filed application for abandonment warrant on mother of stepchildren

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Is this question related to US Immigration & Nationality law?

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For Immigration Attorney : Porting of Visa from EB3 category to EB2 on successful completion of masters from an US university.

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

"Porting" refers to moving an approved I-140 to a new employer, once an application for adjustment of status has been pending for over 180 days. ...

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Peoples who are eligible for tps are they qualify to apply for asylum ?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Anyone physically present in the US may file an application for asylum. This is a very complicated process, however, such that you should consult...