After my marriage what is the next step to take or paper to file to change my status and make me legal or get a working permit.

Hello. There are 6-8 forms that need to be submitted in order to adjust status. Be sure to have an attorney discuss your case with you and...

When I apply, next year, for my young stepdaughter, to immigrate to U.S from Nicaragua, what will her preferential status be?

Correct, a different I-130 will be required for the child. Assuming you married the mother prior to the child's 18th birthday, the child will be...

F-1 Visa Validity

You school's DSO will be able to tell you where you stand in SEVIS. After speaking with the DSO and before traveling, make sure to discuss the...

Hello, I am currently waiting to be interviewed by USCIS to become an American Citizen.

Generally, assuming there are no other issues in the case, she will not need to pay a penalty or need to return to her home country to adjust status.

Spouse Canadian same sex couple. Overstay after married with 10 yrs bar & now 20 yrs bar. Any law allow overstay after married?

The first step is to determine which, if any, grounds of inadmissibility you are subject to. Then, the waivers, if necessary, are evaluated. You...

I need to get consultations with an Immigration Attorney that understands People Republic of China.

You can use the "find a lawyer" tab to search for attorneys in your area. Best of luck.

While a family-based petition would not be possible, an employment-based petition as a caregiver might be. You would have to prove sufficient...

After overstay in USA,can I happly for green card

More information is needed, including the relationship to and immigration status of the petitioner and whether there are any other past crimes or...

I've been in the us since I was 14 yrs old, I'm now 33 and sadly didn't qualify for deferred action.

If you haven't already, you may want to speak with an attorney about whether parole in place (if you have an immediate family member in the...

What can I do?

Were you searching for a new petitioner because of an issue with the original sponsoring employer in an employment-based petition, or are you...

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