Thomas Joseph Baker

Thomas Joseph Baker's Answers (713)

Sacramento, CA

Immigration Lawyer at Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

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My father become a US citizen when i was 13. I did not have a green card. Am i eligible to obtain citizenship through n600?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

Transmission of citizenship is complicated. Get a consultation with an immigration attorney and they can tell you which one would be best for...

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FBI Clearance shows dismissed charges as "Charges", no "Convictions" will these affect a Canadian Visa Process??

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

This is a Canadian immigration question.

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Hello! Want to apply for B2 visa after K1.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

You can apply, but I doubt they would approve it based on your immigration history.

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How bad is S.I.S(40hours community work ), for immigration process ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

what immigration process are you in? Removal, naturalization, visa, adjustment of status? You should be ok, but as already stated, repeated...

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Will there be a another relief like the deffered action for minors that have been brought to the US after June 15 2007?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Nothing that I've heard of. Be careful. Because you have been in the US for longer than 1 year since you turned 18 you will be subject to the 10...

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How can my approved work permit help in expediting my pending asylum interview?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Nope. It just lets you work while it is pending because it can take a very long time for a decision.

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When is the Obama immigration dream act for dreamers likely to take affect?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

There's no such thing as 'dream reform' or the 'dream act'. Obama created DACA as a watered down version of this proposed legislation to side-step...

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Moved out of state,my temporary green card expire soon,can I file to renew in my new state, or must I file as if I'm in the old?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

Firstly, did you notify USCIS of your new address within 5 days of moving, as you are required to do? Second, GET AN ATTORNEY! This is a very...

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Do I need Documents of My siblings(Filed as F4) like G.C if I am trying to file for my parents now

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You might have other problems if you're petitioning for your parents while they are in the country on visitors visas. speak with an immigration...

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USC Expat - How can I move back to the US with my foreign spouse?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You need to begin the process of applying for her residency. I'd get a consultation with an immigration attorney as this process is pretty...

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