My dad has overstayed his visa (over 3 years now), will that be grounds for the denial of my j-1 visa?

When you apply for a nonimmigrant visa such as a J-1 visa, you must demonstrate that your intent is to stay in the United States temporarily. It...

Divorce and immigration

If your lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen is abusive towards you, you may be eligible to file for a green card without a waiver by filing...

What can we do about my husband's immigration status?

Did your husband enter the country with inspection or without inspection? If he entered with inspection, you could apply for him to adjust status...

A imigrant stamp in a passport

I would get an Infopass appointment and have her new passport stamped with the I-551 stamp to be safe. At the appointment, she should show the CIS...

You may stay in the United States as a lawful permanent resident. My mother waited 20 years before she finally decided to apply for citizenship....

About marriage base green card interview

There are a number of things that could happen after an interview. You could be approved and sent your green card and the officer may have just...

Can I file an I-130 and an I-485 at the same time?

Only certain individuals are eligible to adjust status. For example, if your spouse is a US Citizen and you have entered the country legally, you...

I have an E-2 visa that expires in May 2012. My sister is filing an I-130. If I file an I-485 with this, will the green card

Unfortunately, if your sister is just now filing an I-130 for you, your priority date is not likely to become current for about 10 years. The...

I am an F-1 student, and my boyfriend is a US citizen. What are the procedures for me to apply for Permanent Residency?

If you decide to get married, your boyfriend may file an adjustment of status (green card application) for you. Along with all the requisite...

Interview on I485 as a battered spouse

It is not uncommon for USCIS (Immigration) to interview ex-spouses of an applicant. They will probably be concerned with whether you had a bona...