Petition my parents

Hello. If there are no other issues and if the case is handled properly, the time from filing of the petition to adjustment of status of the...

Can I Get a green card based on marriage after B2 visa overstaying?

Hello. If there are no other issues and if the case is handled properly, a B-2 overstay will be able to adjust their status on the basis of...

Will affect his entrance back to the US?

Cocaine will not fall under the petty offense exception. Drug convictions are very serious under immigration law, you will want to show the court...

Can an E-2 Treaty Investor visa holder extend their visa at the U.S. consulate?

Yes, you can apply for a visa renewal at the consulate.

Australian passport was stolen and included my L2 visa. Can I get the visa put into the new passport without leaving the U.S?

The visa is just the sticker that lets you enter the U.S., it does not control your legal status in the U.S. You can get proof of your lawful...

What can I do to have my case reopened, if at all, and what chances will the DOS reverse the decision of the consul?

The one year "seek to acquire" deadline starts from the date the priority date becomes current, not one year from the time the parent adjusts...

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B1/B2 valid, J1 expired. Re-entry?

Speak with your school's DSO and an Immigration Attorney about whether you qualify for visa revalidation. If you do not qualify for revalidation,...

Who is questioned more during an adjustment of status marriage petition? The petioner or beneficiary?

Varies significantly from case to case. Some officers will not question the U.S. citizen at all, while in other cases, the citizen's eligibility to...

Hello! Can I marry an American, go back to my country and then apply for a green card? If yes, what are the different steps?

Your plan sounds perfectly lawful--in fact, the Foreign Affairs Manual actually allows for entry to the U.S. for the purpose of marrying a U.S....

I want to bring my boyfriend to New York and he is in turkey, he is a refugee from Syria and is currently living in camp

If you marry, you can petition him as a spouse. Or, after you meet (assuming you have not already), he may be eligible for a fiancé visa. The...