Answer No, there is no family-based green card category for this relationship. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017, MURTHY...
Answer The GC should not be affected after a divorce, even if the divorce goes through within a year after obtaining the GC. If there is a concern that there was some type of fraud or the ex-spouse files a complaint, the USCIS could investigate the...
Answer There have been purported draft executive orders circulating that eliminate some forms of parole. Advance parole does not appear to be presently involved in these draft orders. (30.Jan.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer Any U.S. citizen or green card holder can be a "joint sponsor" for a family-based immigrant visa case. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click...
Answer Unfortunately, this is a difficult scenario. The GC spouse needs to file an I-130 in the FB2A category, but this can have a priority date wait of several years. The foreign national can potentially come on a nonimmigrant visa of his/her own, such as an...
Answer As part of filing for a green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen, one must demonstrate the validity of your marriage (i.e. your joint life together). If the couple is living apart, they will need to provide documentation evidencing the cause for...
Answer This is generally not be possible, because one in this situation is normally unable to properly complete an I-9 form. (10.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat...
Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...
Answer Typically, the USCIS does not reroute a case sent to the wrong address. Rather, the USCIS typically rejects such cases and returns them to the applicants. (15.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer Typically, the USCIS would just send an RFE for photos that comply with USCIS requirements. (06.Jun.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs...
