Questions answered by Otis Carl Landerholm

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How can I apply for legal residency for my husband who is an undocumented immigrant?

Otis's answer | Answered on December 20, 2013

Hello. I agree with some of my colleagues and disagree with others. Your husband will not be eligible to "adjust" his status in the US because he...

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Can I travel outside US to Europe after filing a for adjustment of status on a tourist visa?

Otis's answer | Answered on December 20, 2013

My colleagues are correct. Be cautious in this area. If you travel outside the US without first getting advanced parole, you will "abandon" your...

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The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN: My son is eligible for visa if he truns 21 years of age.

Otis's answer | Answered on August 18, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Double check the visa bulletin, he might be eligible for a green card even after he turns 21 under the Child Status...

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Friend got mmj card card yesterday but immigrant.

Otis's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

Tricky question. MMJ meaning medical marijuana card? Which is now legal in Washington State correct? The best advice is, even though it is legal...

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Immigration: should we file I-130/I-485 or should spouse return to korea and we file K-3/CR1?

Otis's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. It is generally easier to adjust status in the US whenever possible, rather than to go back to Korea and process her...

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If I overstay my Visa W. by 1 month then get married to American outside US, then try to get US status, how hard?

Otis's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

If your significant other is a US citizen, and if you got married this week, and if you are otherwise "admissible" to the US (you have no fraud, no...

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Can my greend card renewal be denied if I fail to file taxes?

Otis's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

No. There are no questions about taxes on the I-90 form, nor is there a requirement to pay taxes for getting your green card renewed. However,...

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Can my friend be released from immigration facility? if he has a aggravated crime history but he was a victim of kidnapping.

Otis's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

I agree with my colleagues that you should definitely pay for a consultation with a trustworthy immigration lawyer who does a lot of deportation...

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I am an illegal immigrant with pending immigration court, can I leave to my country on my own?

Otis's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

I recommend that you at least speak to a lawyer before giving up on the US. You could ask for Voluntary Departure, depending on your facts, but...

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I130 Petition, Green Card, Marijuana Conviction, Waiver

Otis's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, you should hire a lawyer. Feel free to call my office in San Francisco if you're still looking. Good luck. Otis C....

Otis Carl Landerholm's Answers (711)

How can I apply for legal residency for my husband who is an undocumented immigrant?

Can I travel outside US to Europe after filing a for adjustment of status on a tourist visa?

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN: My son is eligible for visa if he truns 21 years of age.

Friend got mmj card card yesterday but immigrant.

Immigration: should we file I-130/I-485 or should spouse return to korea and we file K-3/CR1?

If I overstay my Visa W. by 1 month then get married to American outside US, then try to get US status, how hard?

Can my greend card renewal be denied if I fail to file taxes?

Can my friend be released from immigration facility? if he has a aggravated crime history but he was a victim of kidnapping.

I am an illegal immigrant with pending immigration court, can I leave to my country on my own?

I130 Petition, Green Card, Marijuana Conviction, Waiver