Does a lawyer have to be licensed in California in order to open up an immigration practice in California?

I agree with my colleague's answer and just want to add that as long as you practice only in front of the agencies (CIS, Immigration Court, the...

Removal proceedings,does it stops filing for a new status?

Yes, absolutely you must appear for your hearing, or you might risk having the Judge issue an order of removal against you because you are not...

NVC completed case F2A CR1whats the next step?

Yes, you do have to wait for the priority date to become current before you can get a visa number. Your interview usually will not be scheduled...

Adjustment of status of K1 visa

If you married within 90 days of the immigrant's entry to the US, the immigrant fills out the I-485, the G-325A, the I-765 (if a work permit...

My friend's dv lottery was selected, he has wife&children, but not official marriage, can he bring them with him if marries now?

The first thing to know is that the Dept. of State is very strict about listing your spouse and children on your DV lottery entry. If a LEGAL...

Naturalization interview N-652 approved

If you are keeping one part of your hyphenated name but dropping the other part, this is a very simple change and is not the kind of name change...

I am married from US citizen. I submitted my ( I-485) on May 3, 2014. and my I-20 will expire on May, 30 2014. can i stay in US?

You can stay in the US and you should stay in the US. If you leave without getting an advance parole document your I-485 application will be...

How do I know for sure If I accrued unlawful presence after being out of status on my F1 visa?

Although you know you are out of status, you do not start accruing unlawful presence until you are given notice by the US that your status has...

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Will my green card status be affected if my father loses his green card for some reason?

No. If your father should lose his status because of something he does after both he and you get green cards (for example, if he is outside the...

Can I apply for resident status outside of the country?

You can all remain together outside the U.S. while your Immigrant Visa (application for permanent residence) is being processed. The US citizen...

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