Can I get benefits from the government ex.(financial aid, health insurance, etc...)

The holding of permanent residency is not in itself enough to secure all forms of public benefits. Most benefits require the LPR to be a qualifying...

I applied I-130 form for my mother it's pending but could I get off the country to go see my father would it be a problem...

If you filed the I-130 for your Mom you would need to be a US Citizen. You can tarvel anywhere you wish and the fact an I-130 exists related to...

Should all who commit the same crime receive the same penalty?

You can get a flavor of this issue at Chapter 775 of the Florida Statutes. As an old FL PD, you can also review the use of score sheets and min man...

The U visa is a touch visa to secure at the best of times with a cert available. I agree with my colleague to contact a local experienced...

Becoming a u.s citizen

It is not three years from marriage but three years from issuance of your LPR card. If you meet the residency requirement and also remain qualified...

I got married to an american citizen 5 months ago. Our current status is on "initial review" with forms I-130, I-485, I-765

It is not possible to advise on what is the right thing to do without examining the totality of your facts and then provide a legal opinion as to...

What are the chances of ice coming for my boyfriend on a no license and speeding charge???

Any non US Citizen who enters into the criminal system is at risk from being detained by ICE and being issued a NTA to immigration court. If he is...

Filing I-130 and I-485 together. Do I need to send the $88 I485 fee with the package or wait for it to be requested?

My colleague is correct in her assessment. The USCIS has excellent Instructions as well as requirments, fee determination, and filing procedures on...

If the immigration reform were ever to be passed - how would that affect international students on F-1 visas or E-2 visa holders

All amnesty proposals brought up by parties have not had to address F1 or E2 nonimmigrant visas as these two forms of immigration benefits have not...

Green Card

The USCIS website is not always accurate. You can either make an INFOPASS as my colleage suggests or contact USCIS customer service and ask for an...