Approved Visa petition since august 2009 no word from NVC yet

The delay may be due to the quota or visa backlog. You don't say where you are from. Assuming you are NOT from Mexico, India, China or the...

I am a permanent resident and had a misdemeanor in 2007 for an attempt in 2003. I have not applied for citizenship yet.

There are not enough details given here. Generally speaking, anyone with a criminal history should order certified copies of the entire criminal...

K-1 visa

It depends upon what consulate you are using and how busy they are, whether the security clearance cleared, whether you are using a consular post...

Working Visa

If you are illegal without work authorization and your brother in law knows it and is an employer, he can be subject to employer sanctions for...

That looks pretty good to me. Some lawyers add in some items to show the marriage bona fides (joint property, bills, etc.) and also prior divorce...

A Dismissed Restraining Order can or not affect applying for citizenship??? What about lack of tax filing in years??

Your friend should see a competent immigration lawyer. Here is why. He may be able to qualify for some exceptions to the English and/or civics...

Me and a friends of mine are currently on an H-1 B & L-1 B visa. How do we apply for a B-2 visa in the US itself ?

You can file a change of status to B-2, but you must prove your permanent homes are still in your country of origin and that you have not abandoned...

My applicationsgot approved I-130, I-212,I-824 do they have validity time?or they will stay active till 2012?

Sounds like you have had problems not to mention several violations of US immigration law. Now in 2009, it is hard to know what the state of the...

Can a marijuana conviction prevent me from graduating?

Most drug convictions can get you deported,and/or prevent permanent residence. There are some exceptions (very few and very narrow. BUT...what you...

I'm not very clear about the references to your parents' status expiring/renewing. But, for example, if they were to seek naturalization, there are...