Questions answered by Javier G Pineda

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I am on a post decision activity phase. My dad who is a permanent resident petitioned for me. how much longer do i have to wait

Javier's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

Your waiting period is 8 years from the date your father filed the I-130. See http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5733.html. Check...

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If a man in US on sponsorship & now married to a US citizen has pending domestic violence charges can he be deported

Javier's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

I suggest that before "this man" enters a plea, he consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Have his criminal defense attorney work with...

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Am I able to petition my husband for a green card even if I helped my exhusband get his green card 16 months ago?

Javier's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

See an experienced immigration attorney. Your previous marriage, your current marriage and your current husband's immigration and criminal history...

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I have a questio in my wife's case. She lived in Miami for 8 years, we got married in 2004. I am Cuban-American citizen.

Javier's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

Failure to attend her removal hearing is a 5 year bar. However, you need to have your wife's case reviewed by an immigration attorney to determine...

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Can I adopt a 20 years old boy from another country?

Javier's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

If you are hoping to adopt him so that he can obtain immigration benefits, the answer is no. To be able to receive immigration benefits, the...

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Best option to petition parents and siblings.

Javier's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

Yes you can file family petitions for you parents and siblings at the same time. Once your parents become legal residents, depending if your...

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If someone get deported from Canada with criminal offense( Bank fraud) to India, can go US with family Immigration.

Javier's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

Maybe. You may need a waiver depending on the sentence imposed and classification of your crime. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney.

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Can you file petition of your spouse's parents in his/her behalf?

Javier's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

You can file for your parents. Whether you meet the requirements for the affidavit of support or not depends on your income and dependents. You...

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As a new permanent resident.How can i bring my 19 yrs old son?

Javier's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

I would start by asking, how did you become a legal resident? Was it employment based? Family based? He is under 21 years old and if the method...

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If you were pick up for fraud for over $500.00 and you have been a green card for almost 40 years are you deportable?

Javier's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

I suggest that before you enter a plea, hire an immigration attorney to work with your criminal defense attorney. The immigration attorney will...

Javier G Pineda's Answers (2216)

I am on a post decision activity phase. My dad who is a permanent resident petitioned for me. how much longer do i have to wait

If a man in US on sponsorship & now married to a US citizen has pending domestic violence charges can he be deported

Am I able to petition my husband for a green card even if I helped my exhusband get his green card 16 months ago?

I have a questio in my wife's case. She lived in Miami for 8 years, we got married in 2004. I am Cuban-American citizen.

Can I adopt a 20 years old boy from another country?

Best option to petition parents and siblings.

If someone get deported from Canada with criminal offense( Bank fraud) to India, can go US with family Immigration.

Can you file petition of your spouse's parents in his/her behalf?

As a new permanent resident.How can i bring my 19 yrs old son?

If you were pick up for fraud for over $500.00 and you have been a green card for almost 40 years are you deportable?