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I'm still in court for asault and battery and I need to apply for my green card, it's that possible or its will affect me
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Answered on January 22, 2015
You should retain both a criminal and an immigration attorney. They should work together to see if you can avoid immigration consequences. The...
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Immigration with pending medical bills?
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Answered on January 22, 2015
Yes, you may not be granted a visa. The medical facility where the ER is may also sue you for the unpaid medical bills. In addition, if someone...
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I am from Brazil and have been in the U.S for over 10 years. Does OBAMA executive order apply to me??
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Answered on January 19, 2015
Based on the information you provided, you will not be eligible for DAPA since you have no USC or LPR relatives. You may have other options, but...
How do I get a copy of my lost DS-2019 form but have completed a J1 program?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
Set up a consultation with an immigration attorney. Show the attorney all documentation you may have regarding the J-1 visa, and discuss exactly...
If I quit my second master after changing status to H1B, will I have any problem in the future?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
You are now an H-1B visa holder, who needs to comply with this visa requirements. You do not need to complete your second Master because you are no...
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I married a Japanese woman in 2010. We lived in Japan together until I took a job in the USA. I want her to come to the US.
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Answered on January 15, 2015
You should file a relative petition for her. If you are a US citizen, she is considered as an immediate relative. After the I-130 is approved, she...
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If I apply for adjustment of status, how long the approval takes?
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Answered on January 15, 2015
The processing time for this type of green card application is about 6-8 months in the Boston field office, counted from the time your green card...
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New H-1B application during cool off period
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Answered on January 15, 2015
Talk to the potential employer's immigration attorney to review your entire immigration history: your stays in the US, and whether you indeed have...
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Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extension for L2 visa holders
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Answered on January 15, 2015
You and your wife should talk to the company's immigration attorney about the L and EAD processes. In general, the L extension can be filed 6...
What is the penalty of creating my own social security card?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
Creating a fake SS card is a crime. You could submit a FOIA request to get your records from the federal government. You could also try to get your...
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