F-1 visa and how to adjust status

She needs to make an appointment to see the Designated Student Officer at her school as they must issue an I-20 to her authorizing optional...

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Does number of days on out of status matter ?

It is discretionary on the part of the consulate but I woudl not expect it to be a problem. Be prepared to explain why you were out of status if...

Non citizen who lives in NY. I am currently working off the books. My passport was destroyed and i have no ID. no green card.

I am confused on how you expect to get U.S. passport if you are not a U.S. citizen. We woudl need more details about yoru status, country of...

In SD, CA,..Do you think I can enter US by ESTA with no problem with my details?

You will need to answer the ESTA form honestly and it will tell you whether you are approved to enter with ESTa or will need a visitor visa. You...

My friend is an undocumented immigrant, who is losing hope that immigration reform will pass. I want to find some help for him.

He should investigate whether he may be eligible for Family Unity program. Assure him that if he talks to an attorney (not a notario) anything he...

I am a US citizen. I plan to file I-130 for my father is in South Korea

Yes but you will need to show the intent to make your domicile in the U.S. once your Dad's permanent residency is approved. -- Lynne R....

Will my priority date stay same if I go for fellowship under different employer if I've already gotten I-140 from previous?

Unless the oriignal employer is willing to hire you after your PR is approved you will need a new I-140 with the new employer BUT you can recapture...

I want to divorce my husband . He wants too. How can i protect my assets and do not give anything to him?

you need to consult with a family attorney licensed in Florida. Generally the Court will agree to any arrangement that the two of you agree to --...

Can an immigrant to the US leave back to visit their country before the Green Card is approved?

The fiance visa is a 1 entry visa so he may not travel on this. Once you get married and he files to adjust status to permanent residency (I-485)...

If it is paid then it is employment so woudl need authorization from your DSO. which is unlikely. -- Lynne R. Feldman, Attorney at...