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Can I file without I-94?
Asked in Branson,  MO Jul. 27, 2017 ,  3 Answers

I got to USA in 2009 on j1 . Recently I married a citizen and I need to apply for a green card. I lost my I-94 and I don't know what to do . Today I send requests to CBP (custom and border patrol ) and FOIA to give me proof of entry but i don't know if that wil be enough. Can they deny my applicatio...

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Is it safe now days with the more restrictive executive decrees in place for an undocumented person to send for his FOIA?
Asked in Richmond,  CA Jun. 15, 2017 ,  6 Answers

My father, LPR, filed a visa petition for me, adult son, in April 2009. By December 2009 it was approved. Last month I received an NVC letter asking if I want to "pursue my immigrant visa application", I am sending the form that YES I want to pursue it. . Unfortunately in 2008 I was caught while att...

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Which agency might have a copy of IAP-66?
Asked in New York,  NY May 22, 2017 ,  3 Answers

My spouse entered US on a J-1 visa back in 1997. His adjustment application was denied due to 2 year foreign residency requirement. He is fairly certain he was not subject to the requirement. He no longer has any copy of his own, and doesn't remember what institution got him the J-1 visa or if that ...

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Removale in Absentia and Bar period
Asked in Chicago,  IL May 22, 2017 ,  4 Answers
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I had Pending Asylum but I left USA before my master calendar hearing in court. How many years of bar will I have? I was out of status for about 5 months in My F1 Visa before I filled Asylum, Could you please let me know How many years of bar would apply for me to reenter the US?...

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How Do I file a FoIA. I want to do it myself. I need a copy
Asked in Williamsburg,  VA May 18, 2017 ,  4 Answers
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my mom(a citizen) petition me on 2012, I was with a HB1 Visa, I am 28 years old never married I lost the copy of the the filing approved copy . I need it. And is there any chances I can get a resident card if I stayed over the period of my HB1 , I'm still waiting for any documents, I received on 201...

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What are my chances replacing a lost I-94 with I-102 or failing that an immigration judge?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 01, 2017 ,  1 Answers

I've overstayed on F-1 and also lost my I-94 and passport from entry 22 years ago. I understand that I-102 requests often come up blank. I've made a FOIA request with the CBP but that aside what are the chances of proving a legal entry? I'm from a visa waiver country in Europe - if that makes a diff...

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Where can I find my deportation record that is 30 years old?
Asked in Bellevue,  WA Dec. 17, 2016 ,  3 Answers
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In 1987 I was here in the US on a B1B2 visa and my 6 month stay on the I-94 had expired. I didn't know that it had expired until I was arrested in Blaine, Washington trying to go to Canada to visit. I was detailed, ended up in front of a judge. I was given the option of voluntary deportation, and I ...

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DOES IT COST TO FILE FOIA REQUEST ?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Aug. 06, 2016 ,  3 Answers
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DOES IT COST TO FILE FOIA REQUEST ?

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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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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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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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