Do asylees have to wait a year before applying for a green card

You must wait 1 year. The good news is that you can count one year toward naturalizing, so you can apply for citizenship after 4 years of permanent...

They received your request. You will know if they did decide to expedite it by what happens next. If you get action on the I-130 (decision or...

Oh, my gosh, be careful. If the offense could have been punishable by 365 days in jail, if she could/could have received 365 days in jail (even if...

Should you send your original passport?

Immigration has always been clear never to send originals. Note, however, you must send original documents when applying for a U.S. passport (or...

When planning to file an I-601 Waiver, what is considered an extreme hardship?

It depends on the basis for being barred. If she needs a waiver of the unlawful presence bar, it requires hardship to her U.S. citizen or...

Lived in US since age 6. Im 29yrs, married to us citizen 11yrs we have 5 kids, What forms to submit?Obama Waiver? Any help thank

You may be referring to deferred action, which would give you employment authorization for 2 years, which is renewable depending on certain...

Which way is faster? Making application from US citizen - brother or Permanent Resident - Son?

Only citizens can petition for children who are married, so either you'd have to go through your brother, or your dad needs to naturalize. Which...

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Is being employed required to get US citizenship for one who has fulfilled other requirements as a green card holder ?

No. If your application was rejected, you should meet with an experienced immigration attorney right away, because there are time deadlines to do...

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I need attorney advise on deciding what step I should take on being able to become legal in the United States???

You may very well qualify for deferred action, you also may qualify to apply for permanent residence. It is important that you meet with an...

My girlfriend (Japanese) just married in order to get a Greencard. Can she divorce and marry me?

If you have a marriageable relationship, why didn't she just go with you in the first place? You met and already have such a strong relationship...