Questions answered by Andrew John Bartlett

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My father became citizen in 2002 I became permanent resident in 2004 when I was 16 do I derivative citizen for my father ?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

You would have had to be a permanent resident at the time he became a citizen. Now you should see an immigration attorney and check that you are...

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When a will is done can u have it put in it that once it is done it can't be undone

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Not an immigration question - I will attempt to change the category for you

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Can I fix papers with the new law obama put in effect last year?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

If these were juvenile adjudications - not in adult court - then they are not necessarily automatic bars to DACA. It is worth going to speak with a...

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Can I receive Green Card in USA? Mom, a LPR petitioned me in 05/2012, I came B2 in 2000 when I was 6 yrs old, now I'm 18

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Go see an immigration attorney. Because of DACA you have avoided unlawful presence and work without authorization after the age of 18. But after 18...

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When I will be eligible to Apply for Citizenship if my Greencard was issued on 17April2010,when does my 5 years will be counting

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

your 273 day stay might lead to the assumption that you abandoned your green card that year. You need to go have a conversation with an immigration...

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Re: K-1 App., are money transfers to the beneficiary regarded as positive evidence that the relationship is genuine?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

I would not be happy with that "evidence" unless it was money for an operation, or some specific and really caring reason. If you had help with...

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Question about income requirement to sponsor an immigrant

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

If you refile, that is the one you use. But remember the requirement is for current income. So the previous tax year is just a guide. Your paystubs...

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U-Visa question

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

For an approval you will likely not hear before October when a new batch of visas are allocated. They ran out back in December. Really it depends...

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How do I get to either UK/US for the reason of publishing an English book?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Some books may make their authors good candidates for asylum. Other books make their authors so famous that their international reputation give...

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Could my girlfriend be denied on her OPT extension after the first year of her OPT if I fill the I-130 petition now?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Counselor Behar does make an excellent point in his own inimitable fashion. You're going to get married, so your priority is going to be to stay...

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My father became citizen in 2002 I became permanent resident in 2004 when I was 16 do I derivative citizen for my father ?

When a will is done can u have it put in it that once it is done it can't be undone

Can I fix papers with the new law obama put in effect last year?

Can I receive Green Card in USA? Mom, a LPR petitioned me in 05/2012, I came B2 in 2000 when I was 6 yrs old, now I'm 18

When I will be eligible to Apply for Citizenship if my Greencard was issued on 17April2010,when does my 5 years will be counting

Re: K-1 App., are money transfers to the beneficiary regarded as positive evidence that the relationship is genuine?

Question about income requirement to sponsor an immigrant

U-Visa question

How do I get to either UK/US for the reason of publishing an English book?

Could my girlfriend be denied on her OPT extension after the first year of her OPT if I fill the I-130 petition now?