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US Citizen sponsoring wife
Im a US Citizen and I wanna apply for my wife. Been married for 9 years. She comes and visit me on her visa waiver from NZ. What papers do I need to apply for her and How long would it take? Would it be quick and easy to apply for her while shes here on her visa waiver?
Thanks
US Citizen sponsoring wife
I generally discourage people from applying for a green card while they are here on a visa waiver type visa/entry. Call USCIS customer service for a list of the forms you will need. Generally speaking, these are relatively easy cases and should not require a lawyer.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
How to be a US citizen
Iam a green card holder since 2007 and then I went oUtside US for 21 months. I just want to know how many years will I have to wait to apply for my us citizenship? and can i go outside US again? or should I stay only here on that certain period of time?
How to be a US citizen
Generally speaking, if you are outside USA for more than a year at a strech, you lose your green card. Did you go out all at one time and did you have a reentry permit?
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship eligibility
My green card was approved in Sep 2005 but I did not get the Card until Feb 2006. Does USCIS consider the approval date or actual date when card was issued for establishing the five year eligibility period for accepting the N400 application? Also I have a 13 year old son who was born in India, do I need to submit N600 form for his citizenship?
Thanks
Citizenship eligibility
It is the date of approval that counts. For your son, read the instructions on the Form N600. That should tell you what you need to do.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship application
I've applied for citizenship under 5 yr green card rule, here since 2000, originally entered on H4 visa under wife sponsorship H1B in 2004, meet all criteria, no crimes, 2 minor driving offenses in 06 and 08, pay taxes, etc.. Only issue or concern is the fact that under H4 I studied and obtained a real estate license and registered with a real estate company to gain access to board courses, education, etc.. Also registered a corporation under my name. In 2003 when my work permit arrived a few months before GC I started workng as an agent. Could this be brought as a staus violation prior to GC?
N400 Interview question
How important is your enrollment in selective services when you appear in a citizenship interview. Will the interview officer ask you about why u did not register in selective service.
N400 Interview and selective services
I believe this can be a problem. You should speak with a lawyer. You will need to establish that the failure to register was inadvertent, not intentional.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Voting rights
In 2004, I voted on the elections while I was only a permant resident. I have hold my green card since March 2004. I was misinformed when I accompanied my husband to vote and they told me I could'nt and I did. I don't remember filling any registration form but I know I voted. My husband and I are planning to start a family and main reason I started filling my papers when I find out I wasn't supposed to vote. Can this be a problem? Should I hire a lawyer?
Thank you so much for your consideration
Voting rights
You definitely need to speak with a lawyer.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship and criminal record from 9 years ago
In 2001 I was charged with shoplifting (retail fraud 3rd degree in michigan. I was convicted and paid fine and 7 days community service. In 2005 i got my green card. The case was expunged in 2008. Ever since 2001 i do not have any other criminal record in the last 9 years. Would this be a problem during the citizenship cause the application says good moral character in the last 5 years. My case is 9 years old and so i satisfy the 5 year rule for good moral character but not sure.
Any comments will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Citizenship and criminal record
Generally speaking, USCIS looks at the last five years preceding the application, but they CAN go back as long as they wish for adjudicating good moral character. My guess is, you should be fine.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Apply for citizenship
Iam a permanent resident since 2001, I want to apply for my citizenship, but in 2004 I was charge for attanding animal fights(3counts)and, agent for keeper of gambling house(1count)in 2005 I enter to this program (P.T.I)pre-trial intervention program for 18 month. I finish the program in 2006 you think I can still apply for it, and is this charges is going to be a problem? they can denied my citizenship? what can I do?
Apply for citizenship
You should speak with an immigration lawyer locally where you are. This will be a difficult case.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Military Service
I have lived in the US as a resident alien since 1981, in June of 1991 to June of 1997 I served in the US Marines. I was discharged honorably. I need to apply for citizenship, should I be doing so under the military application or the normal one?
Military Service
Contact USCIS customer service. You can also, easily get all answers through your Congressman. See: http://www.immigration.com/issues-relating-delays-various-immigration-ma...
Thank you for your service. Feel free to call me for any issues.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Misdemeanor and Citizenship
I was a greencard holder back in 1995 until 2001, I never get the chance to apply for citizenship since
i had a domestic violence (misdemeanor) in 2000 and 2 years probation untill 2002.
i left the united states 2001... I've been staying here in vietnam untill now, my wife comes here to vietnam
once a year for a month and we got married here.. shes a u.s.citizen how long will it take before my wife can petition me back there to united states? or how long will it take for my record to be clean or expunge?
Misdemeanor and Citizenship
I do not know the details of your misdemeanor. But usually, just one misdemeanor is excused under US laws (referred to as "petty offense exception").
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Help with citizenship interview
Do you help at the interview? My friend's lawyer went to the test with her, so I'm wondering if you do that. How much will it be. Thank you.
Help with citizenship interview
Ms. Torres, we are located in Washington, DC area. It will be an unnecessarily expenditure for you to pay for our time to go with you. Check with a local lawyer. We can do most immigration filings by mail so can assist people all over the world. But going for an interview is not something we can do without physical presence.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Shoplift and citizenship
I am permanent resident of USA for 5 yrs,and I was shoplift in jcpenny and caught by securities in 2008,they took me to their office,took my pic, and got copy of my driver license,and asked me to sign 2 form of documents,one was saying i can't enter store for a year,second one was a civil demand($500 fines),they did't called police,do i have criminal record???FBI will check it out???i already sent in the citizenship application,and have wait for 3 months after the fingerprint taken,still didn't receive interview notice,they will reject my application?what can i do now?please help me out~~~
Shoplifting and naturalization
From what you have described it does not appear you have a criminal conviction. Nevertheless, in my view, you should get yourself a local lawyer to assist you with the naturalization process.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship for Permanent Residents
I am currently a GC holder and have resided in the US for 30 month out of 5 years. I will be eligible to file my Citizenship (N400) paperwork next month. Once I have filed my application for Citizenship, can I leave the US and travel to Canada to visit my daughter? I was planning to be out of the US in Canada for 3 months. Will it be ok or me to leave the US once I have filed my application or Citizenship? or should wait to file upon return back from Canada?. Do I need to live continuously in the US while my application for Citizenship is in process?
Travel while citizenship/naturalization pending
Temporary absence of three months while your citizenship application is pending should not pose a problem as long as you remain a permanent resident of USA, Mehra ji.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship Form
Iam a US citizen I want to fill for citizen for my mom I dont know which form I should fill out to send to immigration.
Citizenship Form
I am assuming she has been a green card holder for 5 years the form is N-400.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
my interview experience
i had my interview today.the officer asked me simple direct q's like my DOB,when i came to usa,when i moved to this state..then on the trips section he said "what was ur purpose of ur visits,coz i see trips for like 3months"i said"i visited my husband and relatives"and thats it on this section,given that i made 6 trips out,the longest is for 5.5months
after civics,he said i passed,but no decision was made coz they need to review my physical residency.
is my case very bad?am worried!total days spent out were 554(1.5yr)in my 5yr residency!how bad is that??
do they take long time to respond?
thx
my naturalization interview experience
I see no problem with the visits - they were all less than 6 months. I think it should be ok. It is difficult to estimate how long it will take.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
US Citizenship, misdemeanor case.
Good eveming,
First of all i would like to thank Rajiv for this website. I am a new user but I've read some answers and felt so easy already.
I had a misdemeanor charge back in 2007, shoplifting (less than 500). I did community service 24 hours and was on probation, got early termination of probation in 2008. All records got cleared in the state of Colorado. I am thinking to apply for US citizenship but very nervious about it. Please advise. I have two daughters. My husband could apply first with kids and I could try after them. Please help me. Need your advice.
Million thanks in advance.
US Citizenship, misdemeanor case.
Thanks for your kind comments about our web site. You can apply, but USCIS can certainly make an issue about the misdemeanor. You may want to retain a local lawyer.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
How does Immigration office verify the dates of entries/exits
Could you tell me how does the Naturalization Office verify dates of US entries/exits? My wife and I have been lawful US Green Card Holders since 1990 and we're interest in applying for naturalization now. We've been traveling in and out the US for the past 19 years and I didn't save all the plane stubs. I believe we only have some of the US entries (not exit) stamps on our passports. Also we've renewed our passports once, so our passports only show the entries stamps for the past 3 years or so. I've asked around but no one knows much about it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
How does Immigration office verify the dates of entries/exits
As far as I know they rely upon your passport and their own entry-exit records through Form I-94 system. This situation is common and can be corrected by supplying affidavits from applicants along with any other evidence you may have.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
travel and citation dates on N-400
I've taken about 60 trips outside of the US since I received my green card in 1988 - while I have exit and entry dates for most of them, for some of them I no longer have the exit dates, only the US entry stamps, and it is possible that I don't have all US entry stamps... same goes for dates of various traffic citations over the decades, minor things like parking, speeding, unsafe stopping, seatbelts - how do you suggest I enter this information on the N-400 form?
thanks for your assistance!
travel and citation dates on N-400
Klaus, the burden of proof is placed on you. USCIS can deny an application where proof is insufficient. For entry/exit, I would recommend an affidavit from you giving the best possible approximation. The tickets - go back into your driving record at the DMV and see what you can pull from there.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Two babies born in america
Two babies born in america with diplomats parents are they allowed to obtain a parmanent stay in america or even possible a citizenship?
Two babies born in america - diplomats
There are two points here. One, are babies born to diplomat parents US Citizens by birth? As I recall the law, since diplomats are not subject to US laws, their children are not considered to be US Citizens by birth. Second, even if they were held to be citizens by birth, as I recall the law, they will not be able to sponsor you for green card until they turn 21.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense
Citizenship
I am a citizen and I would like to help my parents to become a citizen also. They are permanent residence for over 20 years. My father is 63 years old and my mother is 59 years old. We live in Illinois and I would like to get more information regarding this.
Citizenship
Juana, read the information on this link (where you have posted your comment) http://www.immigration.com/citizenship-and-naturalization. Also read the links in the side panels of this page. The instructions on Form N-400 would also be a good guide.
Note: We practice US immigration law with sharp focus on employment/business immigration and complex immigration matters and related federal court litigation.I know a lot about my area of practice, but I do not know everything. Use common sense