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My husband is a LPR and 17 years ago was convicted of crime involving fraud. Can he be deported if he applies for citizenship?
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Answered on November 02, 2013
He could run into serious problems if the conviction is for what immigration law deems an "aggravated felony." The safest thing to do is to not...
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Steps After getting the immigrant visa at American consulate, Bombay INDIA
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Answered on November 01, 2013
After your father immigrates, if you are eligible, you can adjust your status in the U.S. before USCIS.
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How long would it take me to become a US Resident right now?
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Answered on November 01, 2013
It depends on how/whether you are eligible to become a resident--employment, family and humanitarian applications take different amounts of time. .
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Suggestions on stating a company in US and a sister company (in home country) and working on both while you're on H1B visa?
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Answered on November 01, 2013
If you are a national of a country with an E-2 agreement with the U.S., you might consider that vehicle for what you are seeking to accomplish. ...
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Applying for a Green Card after being in marriage for more than a year.
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Answered on November 01, 2013
No, whether married yesterday or 10 years ago, if eligibility exists, that aspect of the timing doesn't matter.
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If I file I-539 for my H4 extension & later if file another I-539 for COS from H4 to F1, do I need to withdraw my earlier I-539?
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Answered on November 01, 2013
If the H-4 to F-1 change of status has been withdrawn, you are either still in H-4 status (if properly maintaining the status) or if the I-94 has...
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Received a NOID and we file an appeal/motion to USCIS
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Answered on November 01, 2013
After receiving a NOID, one would submit a response to the NOID, not an appeal/motion. If there is a denial, the appeal/motion can be considered. ...
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What Happen now? Indian Citizen die in United states of America?
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Answered on November 01, 2013
India's Consulate or Embassy should have information on this.
Does USCIS update the online status after the green card Interview or they just mail out decisions without updating online??
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Answered on November 01, 2013
Sometimes they will update the online status, but they do not always do so. 14 days is not abnormal.
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Immigration reforms
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Answered on November 01, 2013
With the congressional calendar for 2013 winding down, it appears less and less likely, but no one knows for certain.