Questions answered by Patrice Dayale Dziire

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I'm a USC with a felony conviction (finished 3 years in jail and now in 18m probation period). Can I file I-130 for my wife?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

Your conviction is not one of the type that would prevent you from petitioning for her so yes, you can file for her. Consult an immigration...

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Can I get married to a U.S citizen in the U.S while being a tourist on the waiver program, and go through the process there?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

Yes, it would be possible to go through the process without leaving. USCIS recently issued a clarifying memo. Processing times vary depending on...

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I am overseas, can I mail in the form I-130 to a friend in the US, then he will mail it to USCIS as if I were in the US?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 18, 2011

Note that you will also need to submit supporting documents with the Form I-130. As a side note, AILA (American Immigration Lawyers...

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I was asked by a relative who is a U.S. citizen living in Mexico, who is married to a Mexican citizen to be his sponsor?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 18, 2011

If you agree to serve as a joint sponsor and the wife receives any welfare or means-tested benefits, you could be liable to the government for...

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Is there a monetary minimum, on what a U. S. citizen has to earn, to bring his wife from Mexico to the U.S. legally?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 18, 2011

If you want to check the amounts for yourself, the 2011 poverty guidelines are attached. Your household will be you, your spouse and...

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Can my fiance sponser me

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

No, your divorce will need to be final and you will need to submit a copy of the final divorce decree with the petition. Kind Regards, Patrice...

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Is it possible for a sister who has a U.S. green card to sponsor her brother a U.S. green card to come to America?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

I agree with the previous poster. You should also note that the current wait time for sibling immigrant visas is the longest of any other family...

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Renewing Employment Authorization Card

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

No, you do not have to now that you are a permanent resident. Kind Regards, Patrice Dziire Attorney at Law

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I am here on J1 want to convert toF1 visa but my paspport has 212e applied..I want to know how i apply for waiver need lawyer

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

You can apply for a waiver of the home residence requirement on a number of grounds, including potential persecution in your home country and no...

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What can my husband and/or myself do so he wont get deported?

Patrice's answer | Answered on July 15, 2011

You won't be able to file a marriage based petition for him since you are still married. In order to determine what his other available options...

Patrice Dayale Dziire's Answers (588)

I'm a USC with a felony conviction (finished 3 years in jail and now in 18m probation period). Can I file I-130 for my wife?

Can I get married to a U.S citizen in the U.S while being a tourist on the waiver program, and go through the process there?

I am overseas, can I mail in the form I-130 to a friend in the US, then he will mail it to USCIS as if I were in the US?

I was asked by a relative who is a U.S. citizen living in Mexico, who is married to a Mexican citizen to be his sponsor?

Is there a monetary minimum, on what a U. S. citizen has to earn, to bring his wife from Mexico to the U.S. legally?

Can my fiance sponser me

Is it possible for a sister who has a U.S. green card to sponsor her brother a U.S. green card to come to America?

Renewing Employment Authorization Card

I am here on J1 want to convert toF1 visa but my paspport has 212e applied..I want to know how i apply for waiver need lawyer

What can my husband and/or myself do so he wont get deported?