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I was a student and then I dropped my classes and went home overseas.I still owe my college money.Can I get the us visa?
Asked in Fremont,  CA Jan. 05, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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My semester pay plan was split into four. I made the first payment, studied for a month and then dropped the classes and went back to my home country. Since I didn't complete the whole semester and owe some money will that be an obstacle to get the us tourist visa? If it will be a problem what can d...

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I have green-card and living in USA, i am wondering how long it takes my husband get green-card?
Asked in San Diego,  CA Oct. 29, 2015 ,  10 Answers
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Hi, I am Iranian and green-card holder living in USA. I want to married with my boyfriend who is Iranian too and have Permanent resident card of Canada. I am wondering how long it takes for him to get green card after our marriage. Moreover, can he get work permit during his green-card process time?...

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Is What My Friend Told Me True About My Immigration Status After Marriage On a Tourist Visa?
Asked in Corvallis,  OR Sep. 19, 2015 ,  6 Answers
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i've been in the U.S on a B1\B2 tourist visa for a month and half now and got married to my U.S girlfriend about 2 weeks ago. Before we started dealing with the paperwork for my immigration status, I talked to a friend of mine who told me that since my marriage had happened pretty fast after my entr...

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Got divorce in Mexico, now she is asking me to pay her credit card debt
Asked in San Diego,  CA Sep. 03, 2015 ,  1 Answers

Legally (7 years) 5 years married, 2 years separated then divorce in Mex, 3 weeks ago. she is threatening me to take my Green Card(2years with it) and make me pay for her credit cards... should I protect myself and how... any help thank you, note: green card is for 10 years ( not on probation or any...

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Federal indictments how long can the investigation last.
Asked in Powder Springs,  GA Jul. 19, 2015 ,  9 Answers
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Ok I been investigated since 2011 for a federal crime. Three indictments have taken place for this crime which resulted in a total of 54 people being arrested. It has been a year and 3 months since the last indictment. How long can this go on. Why are they still after me. If they been investigating ...

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Is an immigration lawyer in addition to a criminal defense lawyer needed ?
Asked in New York,  NY May 14, 2015 ,  12 Answers
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My cousin was recently arrested for public lewdness which falls under crimes involving "moral turpitude" according to immigration laws. She is a legal non immigrant alien on a tourist VISA. If convicted, how does this affect her VISA status. This would be her first crime involving moral turpitude ?...

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Can I make a deal with immigration to stay in the U.S.?
Asked in Orlando,  FL Nov. 19, 2014 ,  10 Answers
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Got sentenced to 4yrs in prison with a monetary loss of 400,000$ , cooperated within the year and sentence got reduced to 28 months, currently not a U.S. citizen but have been a permanent resident for 20 years and currently have no detainer .

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My wife wants to change my stepdaughters last name to mine. What process do I have to go through for this?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Nov. 07, 2013 ,  3 Answers
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I've raised my stepdaughter since she was 5, now 12. Married 5 years with my undocumented wife. Biological father hasn't and is not around, not listed on birth certificate. Trying to assure custody if anything were to happen to my wife (mostly deportation).

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How do i help my illegal (future) husband become a legal US resident?
Asked in Wheaton,  IL Jul. 31, 2013 ,  10 Answers
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Hello I am getting married in December. My boyfriend entered illegally into the country about 7 years ago. We will have been together 2 years. He has no previous crimes and has paid his taxes every year. I would like to know what is the best way to go about this. I would also like to know if doing i...

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Can I become a permanent resident? My husband is a US citizen and I'm granted deferred action.
Asked in Passaic,  NJ Jul. 30, 2013 ,  11 Answers
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I have a six years old baby whom was born in the USA .

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Adjustment of Status issues for Same-gendered, bi-national couple with visa over-stay issue
Asked in Chicago,  IL Jul. 03, 2013 ,  8 Answers
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I am an American citizen male involved in a 6-year domestic partnership with a man who came to the usa with a student visa. I presume he is in over-stay status. Given the Doma ruling and the Obama decision to now process same gender applications for sponsorship of same-gender, bi-national permanent ...

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Which immigration forms do i need to fill out in order to petition for my wife already in the us?
Asked in Fort Lauderdale,  FL May 29, 2013 ,  10 Answers
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Me and my wife moved to the us 2 years ago together, she entered on a student visa and i am a us citizen. We got married 3 months ago in FL and i would like to pettion for her green card and for her to be able to work. she has overstayed her visa by 5 months now . which forms should i fill out ?...

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I am a US citizen and what i need to do to bring my grandaughter to US to live with me?
Asked in Jacksonville,  FL Aug. 12, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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She is 14 years long,living in Hungary.I am thinking of the option to adopt her.

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WHAT CAN I DO TO STAY IN THE U.S.
Asked in Orlando,  FL Apr. 13, 2012 ,  6 Answers
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illegal married to an american citizen born and raised in Florida with have 3 children together my wife is sick and I take care of them I came into United States with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.... no paper's or petitions filed ever until my wife filed an I130 with has been approved for about 5 years now. I...

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