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Can i apply for F2 visa when my wife's STEM OPT Extension process is on going ?
Asked in Milpitas,  CA Jun. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My wife works in United States and she has applied for STEM OPT extension. Now the USCIS process is still on going and she has not got a reply from them yet.My question was whether i can apply for F2 dependent visa before she gets a reply for USCIS. She applied for OPT extension around 25 may....

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Would any one have any contact for pro bono lawyers in South Africa (Pretoria) for US citizens
Asked in Brookline,  MA Jun. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

One of my US citizen friends is currently in Pretoria and has urgent legal trouble. He has contacted the US consulate for weeks, which at this time is only overwhelmed and has provided no help. thank you

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I have one year left on my green card and planning to apply for citizenship soon. Have I waited too long?
Asked in Monmouth Junction,  NJ Jun. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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I am worried that given COVID, it may take longer for processing. Does it make sense to apply for green card extension first and then apply for citizenship?

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Is a grant considered a public fund? Would me getting it affect the filing for the green card process of my husband?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Jun. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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I heard theres a $10,000 grant relief for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus, as much as I need this I do not want to jeopardize my husband's status of becoming a citizen in America. Please advice l, would me getting that grant become a obstacle for him in the future? P.S he's not a citize...

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are you willing to consult me with crcl/dhs matter?so i need to send a statement letter from DHS/CRCL office.
Asked on Jun. 17, 2020 ,  1 Answers

a response has been made for my complaint matter by DHS/CRCL in june 11 20,they referred me to a lawyer to consult.

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We are residing in the US on H1-B visa, And company is about to declare bankruptcy.
Asked in Hagerstown,  MD Jun. 15, 2020 ,  2 Answers

We’ve been residing in the US for the past 5 years, and now unexpectedly the company, most likely will declare chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can we still file for immigration?

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My adult son-in-law was the victim of sexual imposition by my visa sponsor's CFO. Eligibility for U Visa?
Asked on Jun. 12, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My visa is currently sponsored by my employer. The CFO commited a crime against my son-in-law. This CFO is also our landlord (my son-in-law and my daughter live with me) and cuts my checks. However, I don't feel comfortable working for my current employer given that my son-in-law was assaulted. This...

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Mothers maiden name on birth certificate doesn't match name declared when coming to US as refugee. Can I get soc securiy
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Jun. 09, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am a citizen, and I want to apply for social security. But I am worried about this information not matching and getting myself and my family in trouble.

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I got my green card through marriage in 2014. Since 2017, I have been living separately. I want to file for citizenship.
Asked in Mount Prospect,  IL May 28, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My question is: should I get divorce before I submit for citizenship? Or wait till I get my citizenship and then get a divorce? Thank you in advance Z

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Can I file for unemployment in my current status?
Asked on May 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Can I file for unemployment (due to COIVID 19) in my current status? I have somewhat of a unique scenario that I'll try and keep simple and I really appreciate any help and feedback regarding my situation. I was on an E2 Dependent visa since 2015. My divorce came through 01/21/20 and my visa expired...

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Can I file for unemploymement of I lose one of my part-time jobs due to COVID, I also have a part-time H1b filed for both.

I have two part-time H1bs, one of which I am still working for 19.25 hours per week, as per usual pre-COVID, but my other employer has no hours for me since the clinics are shut ( I am a Physical Therapist) Can I file for unemployment and get the benefits.

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How long can stay out of USA on green card under covid19 conditions?
Asked on May 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Me (Russian citizen) and my wife Russian citizen) got green card in June 2018, since then we never left USA. My two kids are USA citizens ,3 year old and 1 year old. The whole family left USA on February 3 2020 to Russia for 2 months and now we facing the fear of travelling via airplane back to USA ...

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If my immigrant wife is already in the U.S. with me, but not a citizen yet, will me filing for unemployment cause any problems?
Asked in NC Apr. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I brought my fiance here(to North Carolina) from Colombia in August, then got married in October, but have yet to file for her change of status. I am wondering if me filing for unemployment due to COVID-19 putting me out of work will affect anything with her change of status or our situation? Thanks...

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how can i change y B1/B2 status to work permit?
Asked in CA Apr. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

i came in usa on march 2020 and couldnt go back due to covid-19 . now my wife give birth to a bbay boy 2 weeks ago in usa. can i change my visa status to work permit?

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I want to immigrate to the US through the military. Can I do this without having a us family member/place to live, etc?
Asked on Apr. 20, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Currently I live in Lithuania, and I have no relatives in the US. Im 19, so I dont have a job either. But I want to immigrate to the US and get the citizenship. I know there is a way to do it through the military, but im not sure how should I do it "step by step"

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Pregnancy Medicaid while being sponsored for green card
Asked in GA Apr. 15, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Hello, I became a US resident last year and are scheduled to reapply for my green card early next year. My husband sponsored me to become and resident but needed my father in law to co-sponsor me since he did not have 40 working quarters. I am six months pregnant and my husband and I just lost out j...

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My fiancee is scheduled for K1 visa interview at the U.S. embassy, can she walk in and inform them that we got married or shld I start a k3 process?
Asked in IL Apr. 12, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My fiancee has an approval for k-1 VISA and she is scheduled to to have the interview in August,2020. Due closure of the U.S. embassy due to Covid-19., her interview was delayed from April to August. We were suppose to get married here in the U.S. and I have prepared everything for the wedding in Ju...

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