I am worried if my name on my petition to immigration would be a problem with other document I have in my maiden name only

First, it is absolutely legal for you to retain your maiden name. If this is the name you want to use then you need to use it always from this...

My foreign friend has been in the states since 2002, she has a visa that will expire 2012 but her permit expired 2002

I am in total agreement. The rules relating to multiple entry travel visas are very clear. She can only stay for 90 days each time she enters. ...

Work permit

The answer depends on several things. First, if you are outside of the US, then you have to apply for an immigrant visa after you are married. ...

In case of a denie citizenship application for lack of good moral character can we reapply or appeal?

I agree with the previous answer. You need to discuss this in depth with an experienced immigration attorney. You ability to successfully appeal...

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I am a citizen , I am petitioning my husband and we’ve been married for 1yr and 4 months we were denied once but haven’t entered

If you don't use an attorney for the process it isn't uncommon to be denied for lack of proof of a bona fide relationship simply because you have...

Return to my country after marrying an American citizen.

You can leave the US after you marriage, but you will not be allowed to reenter without an approved K-3 visa or CR-1 visa (marriage visa). The...

How can I become a U.S. resident?

I agree with the previous response. I would also add that getting your citizenship through your sister is not a very practical avenue for getting...

My parents file I-130 for me. Can I stay on that pending case?

I would only add that overstaying your visa could hurt your pending I-130 petition and will definitely make it so that you will not be granted...

How will the amount of time in US affect chances of becoming a permanent resident?

First, unless his aunt adopts him before his 18th birthday, he cannot get legal permanent residence through her. The only other way to get status...

I797

The short answer is many more years of waiting. If you filed a petition on behalf of you sister to become a legal permanent resident through you...