February 1, 2010: How to Monitor Visa Availability for I-130 Upgrade

How to Monitor Visa Availability for I-130 Upgrade I was a green card holder when I petitioned for my adult son in March of 2005. I became a U.S. citizen in April of 2008 and advised immigration of this change. How does this change the waiting time for the petition? Where is the correct place for me to look on …

January 25, 2010: Can This Petitioner File for Another Spouse?

Can This Petitioner File for Another Spouse? I am recently divorced. I met a man who I am interested in marrying but, I am concerned. I filed for my ex-husband to get his green card and I wanted to find out if I file for this man to get a green card who is here on an expired visa, will …

January 31, 2011: Do Not Misrepresent Intent at Entry!

Do Not Misrepresent Intent at Entry! I am a United States citizen married to an Indonesian (married in U.S.) for seven years. We have been living in China for nine years. We plan to move to the United States after obtaining an Immigrant Visa for her. Our timetable has changed and the wait for the visa would be too long. …

Will This Divorce Be Sufficient Immigration Purposes?

Will This Divorce Be Sufficient Immigration Purposes? Hi, I need to seek legal advice regarding my fiancé’s case. He is an American Citizen residing in Florida. He was married in the Philippines but has been separated for 10 years now. His status in the United States is single; however, just to make things legal, he filed a divorce in the …

January 21, 2008: Affidavit of Support and Joint Sponsor Issues

Affidavit of Support and Joint Sponsor Issues I have a friend who wants to come to the US. He is Mexican and is married to an American citizen. She has not worked in two years because they cannot find jobs in Vera Cruz, Mexico where they live. I talked to an attorney and he told me the only recourse is …

January 7, 2008: Do U.S. Citizens Need A Passport To Go In And Out Of Mexico?

Do U.S. Citizens Need A Passport To Go In And Out Of Mexico? In the New Year, can we go to Mexico without a new passport? We are U.S. citizens.— Mario Before you travel between the United States and any foreign country, you should visit the United States State Department website at www.travel.state.gov. This website will provide you with the …

January 12, 2009: Is USCIS Violating the Law by Delaying Action on I-751

Is USCIS Violating the Law by Delaying Action on I-751 I filed a joint I-751 about two months ago within the 90 day window. I got a biometric appointment one month after filing, which went without any problem. I called the 800 number to check on the application status, and I was told that the normal processing time at the …

January 5, 2009: Does Death of Petitioner Cause Death of Petition?

January 5, 2009 Does Death of Petitioner Cause Death of Petition? Q. My father was a WWII veteran and an American citizen. He passed away in 1994. He petitioned for his adult children. Can those petitions still be considered? Is it true that once the petitioner dies all his petitions die with him? Thank you very much!!!— Anonymous A. You …