Samuel Patrick Ouya Maina

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Berkeley, CA

Immigration Lawyer at Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas: Immigration

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Can I stop a deportation process?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Take the Notice To Appear to an immigration attorney immediately. You may be able to remain in the US as a Lawful Permanent Resident but this is...

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Limited rights of Unborn 27 weeks utero and death of child due to Fed regulations obstructing emergency medical treatment.

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Sorry for the loss of the baby. Is there a specific question?

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Is it legal to apply for a regular tourist/ business visa if your spouse filed I-130 petition? (green card holder only)

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

She can apply, but with a pending immigrant visa petition it is unlikely she would get the nonimmigrant visa.

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When do our EAD cards become valid again, once a service motion to reopen is filed or approved?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with both my colleagues, in particular the point about CIS not admitting errors.

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WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO START THE PROCESS TO GET MY ILLEGAL HUSBAND HIS RESIDENCY?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Start by filing an I130. If he is 245i eligible he may apply to adjust his status here in the US, if not he would have to consular process but may...

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What the immigration would consider as a fraudulent marriage on the part of the immigrant

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Immigration will take into account anything and everything that would shed light on the nature of the marriage. Having said that, the immigrant...

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Where do I send my inquiry for administrative processing?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree you should contact the specific embassy from their website.

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DUI And citizenship

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

For naturalization you must prove that you are of good moral character for the requisite span of 3 or 5 years. A conviction within that time...

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Can a Divorce or Separation discontinue my Permanent Resident Card?

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

If you are not a conditional resident your status here will not be affected. If you are a conditional resident (obtained residence BEFORE your...

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Family unity waiver

Samuel's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

There is no guarantee until the visa is in hand and you have been admitted as a Lawful Permanent Resident.

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