Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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Hello: I understand your frustration. A normal E-2 does not take 2 years. In fact, it does not need prior USCIS approval. The E-2 petition is sent directly to the U.S. Consulate of the country that will be processing the E-2. Once submitted, it takes only 1 to 3 months usually. Let me know if …
Hello: You can be anywhere in the world and the priority date keeps moving forward. The problem is that you have about 15 more years until it becomes current. You should seriously consider an employment based petition which only takes a few years. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us
Hello: That will depend. However, there is one thing being checked and inspected, and another being let through. Unless you went through a checkpoint where nobody was working and nobody was there (which is unlikely), you were inspected (even if by just a waive through the checkpoint.) Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at LawCaliforniaimmigration.us
Hello: Yes, you may file the divorce. VAWA is based upon being battered and it would not be a very good policy if they did not permit you to divorce the person who is beating you. Assuming you qualify, you should get the adjustment filed right away. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us
Hello: The best thing to do is to have the Request for Evidence properly prepared and argued. The facts of your case by themselves do not violate any immigration law and you are statutorily eligible to receive naturalization. However, your intent may be in issue. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us
Approved I-485 after got stamped. Hello: It would appear for whatever reason they believe they may have made a mistake in issuing your residency after approved I-485 and after your passport got stamped. While you can theoretically travel, there is still risk. If they decide to revoke your status while you are outside the U.S. …
Hello: Yes, he can certainly be deported for these crimes. He may be eligible for relief in the deportation/removal proceeding, but I would need more information on the crimes. It would be advisable to get started on that right away before he is transferred to immigration detention. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us
Hello: I would need more information on why you were deported. However, as a start, you will need to do the Permission to Reapply for Admission to the U.S. This is much more than just a form and should convince the government to grant such a motion. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us
Make sure you are from a Treaty-Investor Country.The U.S. has treaties with many different countries around the world.However,If there is no treaty with the country that you are born in,Then it will not qualify for an E-2 Visa. Make sure you have enough money to invest.There is no set number.However,The general guideline is that you …
Hello: First of all, your son being under 21 years old does not mean he will be able to immediately get his Green-Card. Since your are a resident and not a U.S. Citizen, I would have to know how you got your Green Card and who petitioned you. If it were a petition that allows …
Hello: Yes, there is a difference. It is the sentence that the Judge imposed that is important in determining consequences in Immigration Law. I would need to know exactly what was the crime and what was the sentence to give you more specifics. Sincerely, Brian D. LernerAttorney at Lawcaliforniaimmigration.us Probation and Sentence for Immigration The …
US visa for adopted children: choose the right path (Hague, non-Hague, or IR-2) Bringing an adopted child to the U.S. requires matching your case to the correct visa category and process. However, the steps differ based on whether the child’s country is a Hague Convention country, a non-Hague country, or the child already qualifies through …
Illegal Teenager Immigration Options. What option does a illegal teenager have to become a citizen. There are various issues as to what they might qualify for. However, if they are under 21, they can climb on the petitions of their parents. Thus, we would have to see what the parents might qualify for. If the …
Spouses and Children of Employment-Based Immigrants In employment-based immigration cases, certain family members of the principal applicant may qualify for permanent residence as “derivative beneficiaries.” When a worker receives an approved Form I-140 immigrant petition, their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may also obtain green cards. This is based on the …
Question: Is EB-5‘s as simple as investing $1,000,000 in a business and getting the Green Card? Answer: It is anything but simple. First, you need to make sure you have an experienced EB-5 attorney to process the case because there are many cases that have multiple issues and problems. Question: Has the EB-5 decreased with …