Questions answered by Shah Peerally

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Applying for legal immigration status for sister.

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

Yes you can under family petition. However, make sure she was mentioned in all the paperwork from your uncle. In case, you are confused, please...

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What is the chance my grandmother will be able to come to the us?

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

Are your parents US citizens? If yes, it can go quite fast within 1 year probably. If not, there is no way to answer. Please call an immigration...

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I want to marry a man from the Philippians who overstayed his H-2B, which expired in 2007. I don't even know if we can apply.

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

I will recommend getting married, file for his greencard, then after the greencard he can leave. Do not leave during the process, he might not be...

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Hello my name is LeeAnna, my boyfriend is from Honduras and in October his visa exspired, so 5 weeks ago he retured back to

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

You will need to give us more facts. However, it seems he has not violated his visa, if you are planning for a K visa, it would be fine. Depending...

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Do I need a waiver application to change my initial J1 (Summer Work and Travel) status?

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

If she was not subject to the 2 year residence, then adjustment of status could just be done straight from the J1. Good Luck Shah Peerally...

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Should I leave the USA, and how long would it take for me to come back?

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

I will agree with the previous lawyer. You did not accrue unlawful presence but there are other issues that might come in the case. Good Luck...

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Working for an Indian employer

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

You should ask your question to a CPA or a tax lawyer. Good Luck Shah Peerally Founder and Managing Attorney of Shah Peerally Law Group...

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Will having received food stamps in the past affect the sponsers of my canadian husband?

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

The sponsor is for the immigrant spouse not for the Us citizen spouse. It should not affect it. However, we need more facts and clarification to...

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My one friend has greencard & he get marriage with m1 student visa girl but right now she is out of stutas & she apply her fille

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

I will advise that he waits to be a citizen to file for his wife. It is important that this person to talk an immigration lawyer before you file....

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I am green card holder for the last five years. I want to become US citizen. I have a DUI on my record and I am on probation.

Shah's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

As long as you are on probation, I doubt they will allow you to get your citizenship. I will recommend talking to a lawyer even before...

Shah Peerally's Answers (3175)

Applying for legal immigration status for sister.

What is the chance my grandmother will be able to come to the us?

I want to marry a man from the Philippians who overstayed his H-2B, which expired in 2007. I don't even know if we can apply.

Hello my name is LeeAnna, my boyfriend is from Honduras and in October his visa exspired, so 5 weeks ago he retured back to

Do I need a waiver application to change my initial J1 (Summer Work and Travel) status?

Should I leave the USA, and how long would it take for me to come back?

Working for an Indian employer

Will having received food stamps in the past affect the sponsers of my canadian husband?

My one friend has greencard & he get marriage with m1 student visa girl but right now she is out of stutas & she apply her fille

I am green card holder for the last five years. I want to become US citizen. I have a DUI on my record and I am on probation.