I am a citizen and want To help my brother. How long would it take for him to get visa/residency if he is already living here?

As the brother of a U.S. citizen (only citizens can petition for brothers and sisters), there is a long waiting line. It is long for everyone, but...

What type of school are you going to? I haven't heard of schools doing background checks on students before. I agree they are likely to check the...

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Question about the I - 601A Provisional Waiver that came into affect yesterday ?

Yes. The waiver is part of the overall visa process. It is filed after the I-130 is approved, the file is then transferred to the NVC, you pay the...

I have been in the us since I was 3 months old and am married to a U.S. citizen can I get residency without leaving the U.S.???

You should have a detailed review of your case including the circumstances if your original entry. If you were admitted you could apply without...

I have an WAD from pending asylum and I am going to graduate next month . Can i apply for OPT WAD card ?

You can only get OPT if you are on a student visa, so your answer is no. Do you have other status now? Even if you don't have status, you are...

I went today for my final interview for naturalization. everything went well. I signed all the papers, but got denied.

Don't be so sure he'll deny--bad energy. He may review it, and figure out it's fine. If not, then you will get a written decision with the...

Immigration question: Removal of condition while divorced.

I recommend you contact an attorney. The government does get suspicious when a U.S. citizen petitions for various foreign spouses, especially when...

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I had a visa waiting for me before I got merried to an illegal. But I'm divorsed now! Can I still go get it?

Visa applications are good for one year. If you don't continue the processing within one year the case is closed. In your case, it cannot be...

Is it possible to restore permanent residency without going through a new petition?

It would have depended on other information including how long she was out, how long ago, and other issues. I've been very successful with showing...

10 year green card mid-processing, divorce without deportation?

Contact an experienced immigration lawyer right away! There is work to be done here, and there are timing issues and several other considerations....