Shah Peerally's Answers (3175)

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Is it ok for a foreign student who came to U.S. for study but did not go to school at all, to get married with a U.S. citizen?

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

The student can get married. Probably will be able to obtain a green card if the marriage bona fide. But I will highly recommend hiring a lawyer to...

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I went to California for a seasonal job on J-1 Visa, left the country and the visa automatically terminated. How can I go back?

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

There are two kinds of J1. One subject to the 212 rule where after you finish your project or work, you have to leave and stay in your country for...

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As a British Citizen, could I obtain temporary residence on the basis of owning a property in the US?

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Unfortunately it is not this simple first of all the Visa Waiver will not allow you to change status. Second, the program you are talking about is...

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Marrying a U.S Citizen do you go back home?

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Not necessarily. She might be able to adjust through adjustment of status if she benefit for an INA 245(i) or a VAWA petition. Talk to a good...

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Change status B2 to H1B

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Actually there are at least two questions there but I will answer them one by one: 1. Yes you can change from B2 to H1B however, there are few...

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Applying for legal residence?

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Do you mean he keeps coming illegally? Was he deported? Was he fingerprinted? When did this happen? We need to get more facts to answer. But it...

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How can i become a citzen/

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Talk to an immigration lawyer familiar or with knowledge of criminal immigration. Good Luck Shah Peerally Founder and Managing Attorney of...

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My dad is "evicting" my mom claiming for unpaid rent, and due to divorce but..

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Sorry to hear your sad story. Get a good lawyer or an organization who can help. Good Luck Shah Peerally Founder and Managing Attorney of...

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In re: your questions

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

Well, if the marriage is bona fide, a marriage petition will work. If you need help completing the package, please hire an attorney to do...

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Green card application Form I-864, Entry 26a.

Shah's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

What do you mean joint? Is it your spouse, your kids, etc. Please give us more details especially about the petition Good Luck Shah...

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