Law & You Questions or Comments

Total: 774 Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13   Thanks ahead of time for your information Ques I'm a Permanent Resident who's just filed the Naturaliziation Application before the fees go up next month. My husband overstayed his Tourist Visa when he came 5 yrs. ago and we were married. I'm waiting to become a Citizen to then file for him. My question is: are there any applications that I can file for him at this moment that would save me any money or make any difference before the fees go up or before I become a Citizen? Thanks. By AGreene @ TX, USA amnc8177@yahoo.com Sunday, June 17, 2007 Ans: You could file an I-130 petition however this application will take a long time to adjudicate. The filing fees are now $190.00 until July 29, 2007. The altenative is to wait until you become a citizen at that time you can fille all te forms at the same time By Joan @   Sunday, July 22, 2007   Green Card Ques: I've been married to my husband (both of us from UK) for 18 years and we have just received our green card. I want to divorce him. Will this affect my green card. The IV category is E34. I see on the bottom of out temporary 1 year one in the passport that it says Annotation: Valid only if Acc/FTJ Spouse. I presume that means we would only be accepted as a permanent resident upon my husband having a full time job here. This is my concern, is my green card now based upon staying with him because of his employment? By Jacqui @ USA, NC minx3237@yahoo.com Thursday, June 28, 2007 Ans: I need to determine whether or not your husband was the principal in this petition. In other words was he the one being sponsored and are you just a beneficiary. If that is the case then if he has not yet received the pemanent resident card you would not receive it either if there is a divorce. Once he informs the USCIS there is a divorce you would b severed from th petition. For more information please conatact me at 1866-569-9887 By Joan O. Pinnock, Esq. @   JPinnockesq.#muzikmedia.com Sunday, July 22, 2007   Re: american husband american husband Ques: good day sir! i got married with US citizen here in philippines dec 2005.He told me that he's a widower & wife died in car accident in GA,USA.He was able to get a legal capacity to get married in US embassy in manila even without giving them a proof like death certificate he told the US embassy that he left the cert. in US.But still they were able to give him. SO we're able to get married in civil wedding here in cebu.I found out thru his close friend,secretary,office staffs when i call his office in US that he still married and only separated w/ his wife and the wife still very much alive with adopted son.Right now the wife hiding from him and they dnt knw where she is right now.They didnt give me the full details bout the situation. My question is my marriage here is legal? Its more than a year that we didnt talk or see each other.Coz we broke up coz of heavy drinking problem,women etc..I dnt know where he is right now.I just want to clear my side and hopefully get married with someone else deserved my love. I'm Hoping for your advice! P.S. I already ask for advice here in US embasy here in cebu but not convince about the advice to look for a witnessed in US that willing to testify here in phils. Thats very impossible thing to do. Thanks in advance.. By yen @ cebu,philippines yenair@yahoo.com Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Ans: Your marriage is not legal. You will need to apply for an annullment as soon as possible. If this man was already married to someone else when you had the ceremony you cannot be legally married to him. You should take care of this right away. By Joan O. Pinnock, Esq. @   JPinnock@Muzikmedia,com Sunday, July 22, 2007   Re:just wanna know Question: my friend has been arrested 2 times 1 for smoking and one for assault with is friend he was using is friend i.d so stop goin to court with is next friend ,which was a co-de case but the case got thrown out and he been here for 13 yrs his whole family his uscitizens but he is illegal is father been file but he just didnt deal with it but he wants to know if he goes in to dissmissed the case to straighten is papers will they hold on him for removal in the court By fergi @ newyork Answer: Your question is not clear. Was your friend ever convicted of any crime. I need to know that to answer your question. Please feel free to contact my office at 1866-569-9887 or in New Jersey at 973-623-8333 By Joan O. Pinnock, Esq. @   jpinnockesq@muzikmedia.com Wednesday, July 18, 2007   Re-File For Mom with Kids Question I am a US citizen and i filed for my mom who is still in Jamaica. She also have a little boy and teenage daughter down there. On the application it lists her as the beneficiary and lists her kids as well. She is schedule for an interview later this month but now i am concerned that my little brother and sister will not get thru. She only received one medical sheet for her interview. Can someone please let me know if they will send her thru and leave my little brother and sister in Jamaica? If she does have to leave the kids, how soon can she file for Answer- You cannot file for your mom, brother and sister in the same petition.The Immigration catergories are different. You will not receive a medical or interview date for your siblings. A petition filed by you for your sister or brother takes more than ten years now. It is better for you mom to file for them after she arrives in the US. When she becomes a citizen in five years she can speed up the process by sending the Immigration Service her citizenship Certificate. This also depends on the ages of your brother and sister. If they are younger than 21 the process is a lot faster. Please feel free to contact my office at 1866-569-9887 or in New Jersey at 973-623-8333 By Joan O. Pinnock, Esq. @   jpinnockesq@muzikmedia.com Wednesday, July 18, 2007   Bio of Attorney Joan O. Pinnock Joan O. Pinnock, Esq. has been an Immigration attorney for the past ten years. She has offices located in Newark New Jersey, Englewood, and Jersey City New Jersey. She represents Immigration clients nationwide. She will be taking over the Law and You segment and answering your questions here, repalcing attorney Clairmont Chung, Esq. who will now be doing the interviews on Muzik Media.She can be reached at 973-623-8333 or toll free 1866-569-9887. By Dexter Pembroke @   Info@Muzikmedia.com Wednesday, July 18, 2007   File For Mom with Kids I am a US citizen and i filed for my mom who is still in Jamaica. She also have a little boy and teenage daughter down there. On the application it lists her as the beneficiary and lists her kids as well. She is schedule for an interview later this month but now i am concerned that my little brother and sister will not get thru. She only received one medical sheet for her interview. Can someone please let me know if they will send her thru and leave my little brother and sister in Jamaica? If she does have to leave the kids, how soon can she file for them once she get up here and will she have to wait for her citizenship for it to go thru? Thanks.. any advice would be greatful. By Antoinette M. @ USA, Florida  sophisticated83@gmail.com Saturday, July 7, 2007   american husband good day sir! i got married with US citizen here in philippines dec 2005.He told me that he's a widower & wife died in car accident in GA,USA.He was able to get a legal capacity to get married in US embassy in manila even without giving them a proof like death certificate he told the US embassy that he left the cert. in US.But still they were able to give him. SO we're able to get married in civil wedding here in cebu.I found out thru his close friend,secretary,office staffs when i call his office in US that he still married and only separated w/ his wife and the wife still very much alive with adopted son.Right now the wife hiding from him and they dnt knw where she is right now.They didnt give me the full details bout the situation. My question is my marriage here is legal? Its more than a year that we didnt talk or see each other.Coz we broke up coz of heavy drinking problem,women etc..I dnt know where he is right now.I just want to clear my side and hopefully get married with someone else deserved my love. I'm Hoping for your advice! P.S. I already ask for advice here in US embasy here in cebu but not convince about the advice to look for a witnessed in US that willing to testify here in phils. Thats very impossible thing to do. Thanks in advance.. By yen @ cebu,philippines  yenair@yahoo.com Tuesday, July 3, 2007   just wanna know my friend has been arrested 2 times 1 for smoking and one for assault with is friend he was using is friend i.d so stop goin to court with is next friend ,which was a co-de case but the case got thrown out and he been here for 13 yrs his whole family his uscitizens but he is illegal is father been file but he just didnt deal with it but he wants to know if he goes in to dissmissed the case to straighten is papers will they hold on him for removal in the court By fergi @ newyork  hoskeli@hotmail.com Saturday, June 30, 2007   will i be deported? i am a F-1 student who is being charged by misdemeanor B theft $50-$500. i hope my case could be dismissed. however, if not, accepting deferred adjudication or probation will make me deported, right? i want to know if there is any plea bargain options that will not make me deportable? or shoplifting/theft offense is regarded as aggravated felonies and no matter what i have to be deported? i am stressed. please let me know. By meiyameiya @ USA, Texas  lym613@hotmail.com Thursday, June 28, 2007   Green Card I've been married to my husband (both of us from UK) for 18 years and we have just received our green card. I want to divorce him. Will this affect my green card. The IV category is E34. I see on the bottom of out temporary 1 year one in the passport that it says Annotation: Valid only if Acc/FTJ Spouse. I presume that means we would only be accepted as a permanent resident upon my husband having a full time job here. This is my concern, is my green card now based upon staying with him because of his employment? By Jacqui @ USA, NC  minx3237@yahoo.com Thursday, June 28, 2007   please help. Hello, mr chung, just have a simple question. Will a court dismissal affect for my citizenship papers? What about if you owe back taxes, will this affect your approval with ins? By desperate person @ us, ca  anika2carlos@hotmail.com Tuesday, June 26, 2007   student visa/social security i am a on a student visa..i have applied for a social security card and on it says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" could you please explain to me what this means. cause i have been wanting to work off campus but i do not know if it is legal with this type of social security card... By Kash @ U.S.A ...  and_kash@yahoo.com Thursday, June 21, 2007   Usually questions but today COMMENTS Hello Mr. C It appears all is well with you, I really enjoy the readings of recent. You are really getting into this ting I see. Great job, kudos. You keep replying/advising and I'll keep learning and laffing. Blessings By xspencevee @   Wednesday, June 20, 2007   Thanks ahead of time for your information Mr. Chung, I'm a Permanent Resident who's just filed the Naturaliziation Application before the fees go up next month. My husband overstayed his Tourist Visa when he came 5 yrs. ago and we were married. I'm waiting to become a Citizen to then file for him. My question is: are there any applications that I can file for him at this moment that would save me any money or make any difference before the fees go up or before I become a Citizen? Thanks. By AGreene @ TX, USA  amnc8177@yahoo.com Sunday, June 17, 2007   This is about following to join. But can one follow years later. Questiion: HI Mr Chung When my mother filed for my brother back in 97 he put his son's name on his papers. I think they told him he would bring his child with him to the United States but he didnt because he didnt have a job or place as yet. Now the question is there a way we could go to the US Embassy in Jamaica and try and get some paperwork for my nephew saying he can come to the US since is name was already on his Father's paperwork when he came over here? By Sacha @ USA Answer: Sacha, girl! you look so good in that video with that boy, Sean something. By the way your friend Turbu, what is wrong with that boy. Anyway, where is your brother and is he a citizen? How old is your nephew. These are facts I need to answer the question. If your brother is a citizen, have him file for his son. I am not sure you can go back and bring him based on the old petition. I'll find out and let you know. Seriously. Good Luck By Good Luck @   Friday, June 15, 2007   Tell them or not Hello Mr. Chung, I am trying to get a visitor's visa to the US to see my boyfriend, who is a US citizen. I need to have an interview before they issue me the visa. Is it okay for me to tell them that I am visiting my boyfriend or is that a reason for them to deny me the visa. I have no intents of staying in the States more than a month, since I'm a medical student here at home. I just wanted to visit for the summer. What is the best course of action during this interview? Answer: You being a doctor and all that: Prevention is better than cure. By Walk good @   Friday, June 15, 2007   Do I have to tell The INS about my conviction and expungement Question Hi, I have been arrested for shoplifting case in 2004 and eventually the case was dismissed and the arrest record was also expunged in 2005. Now I got my I140 approved. It is time for filing my 485. Do I need to say "YES" for arrest. I have all the copies of court record. But I could not disclose it to my employer. Please help By chanty @ USA, NJ Answer: First, congratulations on your approval. But this is a very good question. Whenever someone says how good your question is, it usually means they do not know the answer. We know that you can say no on all kinds of applications to the question of being convicted and after expungment. However, the INS is saying no, not on INS documents. Applicants have objected and we are awaiting the Courts to tell us what to do. In the meantime either option seems correct. I could tell you what to do. But I do not want anyone one named Chanty looking for me. By Good Luck @   Friday, June 15, 2007   Getting your Groove back hi; i am a usc.i went to jamaica a couple of years ago and met a wonderful gentleman.we got engaged 2mths ago while i was in jamaica.my question to you is how do i go about obtaining a fiancee visa for him to come here since we are not getting married until december2007.we both have to save for the wedding.what documents are they going to need from me. By mavis @ hartford ct Go to the website..uscis.gov. Download form I-129. Follow the instructions. Write with any questions. You on your way. Any questions? Ask Stella. By Good Luck and congratulations. @   Friday, June 15, 2007   Visa Waiver program and Marriage Question: My fiance is a German citizen here in the US on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) We are planing to get married and I was just wondering what kind of documentation and identification she would need to be able to do this in Pennsylvania legaly and if there could be any other problems we might encounter.... Thank you for your time and consideration. By Mike @ U.S. Pennsylvania Answer: I take it you are a US citizen, Mike. I do not foresee any problems. A passport and birth certificate is all she needs. You will need a birth certificate or other proof of US citizenship.Visit the website uscis.gov look for forms I-130, I-485, I-765. Some of the process can get complicated. By Good Luck @   Friday, June 15, 2007   A priest as a greencard petitioner Question Can a priest in another country file for my greencard since he has known me a long time By devan @ england Answer Priests enjoy no special privileges in the US immigration mix and may not apply for you. Of course, if you are an immediate relative to the priest then he may apply for you. Also if you are a religious worker, the church may apply for you. By Hope this helps @   Friday, June 15, 2007   Is it legal to work on a student visa Question: i am student in the U.S.A with a student visa and i was wondering if it is legal to work off campus when you are attending a University? By dee @ U.S.A ...fl Answer: Dee.. Yes, it is illegal to work while on a student. However, you may work if work experience is required to graduate. Doctors, for example are allowed to work as part of their course of study. Additinally some students may apply for a special hardship waiver if finding it hard to sustain themselves and family. By good luck @   Friday, June 15, 2007   student visa i am student in the U.S.A with a student visa and i was wondering if it is legal to work off campus when you are attending a University? By dee @ U.S.A ...fl  sweetdee86@hotmail.com Friday, June 15, 2007   greencard can a priest in another country file for my greencard since he has known me a long time By devan @ england  Thursday, June 14, 2007   mvdybzo rejhloc kvbf eqwmkjt jfcmhgwti tbgqx pezkhdjcq gqzslt rtksp By tnlmug omhb @ CA  fwvihxok@mail.com Sunday, June 3, 2007   VWP and Marriage My fiance is a German citizen here in the US on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) We are planing to get married and I was just wondering what kind of documentation and identification she would need to be able to do this in Pennsylvania legaly and if there could be any other problems we might encounter.... Thank you for your time and consideration. By Mike @ U.S. Pennsylvania  fell0nblackdays@hotmail.com Thursday, May 31, 2007   fiancee visa hi; i am a usc.i went to jamaica a couple of years ago and met a wonderful gentleman.we got engaged 2mths ago while i was in jamaica.my question to you is how do i go about obtaining a fiancee visa for him to come here since we are not getting married until december2007.we both have to save for the wedding.what documents are they going to need from me. By mavis @ hartford ct  lexusboo92@yahoo.com Thursday, May 31, 2007   485 question Hi, I have been arrested for shoplifting case in 2004 and eventually the case was dismissed and the arrest record was also expunged in 2005. Now I got my I140 approved. It is time for filing my 485. Do I need to say "YES" for arrest. I have all the copies of court record. But I could not disclose it to my employer. Please help By chanty @ USA, NJ  stetala@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 23, 2007   visitor's visa for summer Hello Mr. Chung, I am trying to get a visitor's visa to the US to see my boyfriend, who is a US citizen. I need to have an interview before they issue me the visa. Is it okay for me to tell them that I am visiting my boyfriend or is that a reason for them to deny me the visa. I have no intents of staying in the States more than a month, since I'm a medical student here at home. I just wanted to visit for the summer. What is the best course of action during this interview? By Ama @ Trinidad and Tobago  ama1@hotmail.com Sunday, May 20, 2007   Paperwork For my nephew HI Mr Chung When my mother filed for my brother back in 97 he put his son's name on his papers. I think they told him he would bring his child with him to the United States but he didnt because he didnt have a job or place as yet. Now the question is there a way we could go to the US Embassy in Jamaica and try and get some paperwork for my nephew saying he can come to the US since is name was already on his Father's paperwork when he came over here? By Sacha @ USA  saddaw1@hotmail.com Sunday, May 20, 2007   Visa for Fiancee of Green Card holder in US oh to add, I am a filipino national. By Mm @   Saturday, May 19, 2007   Visa for Fiancee of a Green Card Holder Hi, My fiancee is a Jamaican holding a green card in the US. What are our options that I may join him in the US asap? I hate to think i still need to wait years after we get married before I will be with him everyday of my life... Please help By Mm @   Saturday, May 19, 2007   i now have the baby,how do i get a "travel document?" still worried and depressed i now have the baby,how do i get a "travel document?" also i'm considering applying 4 an extension by i'm being discouraged by family,they say i might have problems re-entering the u.s.a if i get an extension or it might cause a problem if i want to reapply 4 a visa when it expires in 2009. i'm confused stressed and worried.i was told her birth certificate can take up 2 6wks and the passport up to 10 wks and that i have 2 have her social security # to apply 4 passport.please clarify whats true and what's fiction. If i have to leave my baby i will go crazy!!! also IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO CONTACT U.I NEED HELP FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE THAT HAS THE FACTS . thank u,any advice r info is greatly appreciated.if anyone else has any info feel free 2 email me By michelle @ new york I appreciate all your questions but you need to call the agencies that issue these documents and ask them these questions. The question on the birth certificate is best addressed by City Hall or hospital where your child is born. Again, you can obtain a passport for your child in your home country from the US embassy. Call the Deprtment of State or ask the local passport office about the length of time the application takes. Good Luck By Clairmont Chung @   Thursday, May 17, 2007   Out of status student can I adjust? Question: I came to the US on a F1 student visa. My visa expired in 2005 and my OPT has expired in 2006.I have been out of status for about almost a year. I am married to a US citizen and we also have children together. I now want to file and have my status adjusted. Does the law look at my situation differently than someone else who has not been out of status? Are they any other forms that I would need to file other than I-130, I-765, 1-485, I-864 and G-325? Does this situation warrant an attorney? Thanks in advance. Answer Iyahata. You seem to have the right approach there is a waiver available to you. Speak a qualified professional. By Clairmont Chung @   Thursday, May 17, 2007   Can I, if possible try to get them visitor visas until i become a citizen Question I am a us permanent resident who just got married in my home country guyana. I hardly get to visit my wife and daughter because of school and work so its really tough. Can I, if possible try to get them visitor visas until i become a citizen in 2009, then apply for the permanent ones.I know that is i do the permanent visa application now it will take a while to process.What is my best option? By Kwame @ USA, Rochester, NY Answer: You can attempt to get a visitor's visa, if they are successful, be careful not to overstay. Under the Family Unity Act a K/Y visa may be available for your spouse that allows her to work only. But you would need to file the petition now and this visa may be available in 3 years. The alternative is to wait until 2009 and your citizenship. Good Luck By Clairmont Chung @   Thursday, May 17, 2007   can i re-enter without passport I just got my green card couple month ago and i want to go home in one week is it true i still need a passport. please respond soon please By Adrian @ Yes you need a passport to travel outside the US. Sunday, May 13, 2007 By @   Thursday, May 17, 2007   whats the best process to take?????? hi Mr Chung, my boyfriend is a US Citizen and i am from the caribbean. we have been in a relationship for about 4 yrs now and i do have a visitors visa so we are constantly travelling, whether i go come to NY for a few months or he comes to see me for a week or 2 every other month. its becoming a bit too expensive but at the same time we cant really complain as its worth it, we still get to spend quality time together. we are now planning to get married and start a family, eventually i want to reside with him here in the US, how should we go about all this? what would be easier, should we get married here in the US or in my country? and then after we're married what should we do or what forms should he go about filing? awaiting ur advice, we need to be together as we have so much plans for our future and it hurts being away from each other. thanks for ur time. By ~ Ash ASh ~ @ NY  ny_chica003@yahoo.com Monday, May 14, 2007   still worried and depressed i now have the baby,how do i get a "travel document?" also i'm considering applying 4 an extension by i'm being discouraged by family,they say i might have problems re-entering the u.s.a if i get an extension or it might cause a problem if i want to reapply 4 a visa when it expires in 2009. i'm confused stressed and worried.i was told her birth certificate can take up 2 6wks and the passport up to 10 wks and that i have 2 have her social security # to apply 4 passport.please clarify whats true and what's fiction. If i have to leave my baby i will go crazy!!! also IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO CONTACT U.I NEED HELP FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE THAT HAS THE FACTS . thank u,any advice r info is greatly appreciated.if anyone else has any info feel free 2 email me By michelle @ new york  linkmichelle2627@yahoo.com Monday, May 14, 2007   can i re-enter without passport I just got my green card couple month ago and i want to go home in one week is it true i still need a passport. please respond soon please By Adrian @   Sunday, May 13, 2007   Family I am a us permanent resident who just got married in my home country guyana. I hardly get to visit my wife and daughter because of school and work so its really tough. Can I, if possible try to get them visitor visas until i become a citizen in 2009, then apply for the permanent ones.I know that is i do the permanent visa application now it will take a while to process.What is my best option? By Kwame @ USA, Rochester, NY  baller_gy@yahoo.com Friday, May 11, 2007   Out of status! I came to the US on a F1 student visa. My visa expired in 2005 and my OPT has expired in 2006.I have been out of status for about almost a year. I am married to a US citizen and we also have children together. I now want to file and have my status adjusted. Does the law look at my situation differently than someone else who has not been out of status? Are they any other forms that I would need to file other than I-130, I-765, 1-485, I-864 and G-325? Does this situation warrant an attorney? Thanks in advance. Iyahata By Iyahata @ New York   iyahata@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 9, 2007   citizen ship i am a permanent resident living in the us i was arrested and charge with possession of cannibus a (felony) but adjudication was withheld and i got 18 months probation but did half of that 18 months and got the rest terminated so i did 9 months, my question is could i go ahead and file my citizen ship would their b any problem and could i still travel on my green card By courtney @ usa boston  slimm12@aol.com Tuesday, May 8, 2007   How does one enter the US. Answer: Here are some of the the available ways of entering the US. There are 2 types of visas for entry into the US: immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. A non-immigrant visa is one where the applicant plans to return home, for example a visitor visa or student visa. In one instance you may return after a vacation and, the latter, after a period of study in the US. The INS website list many different types of visas. An immigrant visa is the, so called, permanent visa where the applicant intends to remain in the US. Some non- immigrant visas may be converted to immigrant visas by marriage to a citizen or the petition of your employer. A student visa requires you apply to the school and the school then forwards the necessary documents for you to file your application at the local embassy/consulate. In addition ,If you are qualified with certain specialty skills or hard to staff skill areas, an employer may file a petition for you to work. For example, you trained as a chef specializing in Caribbean cuisine, a restaurant in the US may file a petition for you to work in the US. They will have to make a case that specialty Caribbean chefs are hard to find. Visitors usually require a letter of invitation from someone in the US. Most visas require some initiative from a person or institution here in the US. By @   Sunday, May 6, 2007   bogus marriage My partner was removed from the uk because immigration did not belive his marriage to be bonifide. He was removed 1 year to date but immigration told him that he could reapply to come back to the uk after 1 year... By jane smith @ ENGLAND  GUCCI2005495@HOTMAIL.COM Friday, May 4, 2007   How long beore a deportee can re enter the US Question How long can a person reapply for a Visa once they have been removed from the uk...Many thanks in advance By jane smith @ england Answer Its dependes on the reason for your removal. For example, if you overstay for less than 1 year, you need to wait 3 years before applying for a visa and 10 years if you overstayed longer. But you need to sit down with a professional on your individual facts. By Good Luck @   Thursday, May 3, 2007   What is the difference Removal / Deportation Question: Could you please explain to me, what is the differance between Removal and Deportation. How long can a person reapply for a Visa once they have been removed from the uk...Many thanks in advance By jane smith @ england Answe:r Theres is no difference between the 2 words deportation and removal Except the law does not use deportation anymore. Prior to the Patriot Act you could be deported for a number of reasons including being convicted of a crime and overstaying. The new law, the Patriot Act, uses removal instead of deportation and added a few more reasons for your removal. I hope this helps. By @   Thursday, May 3, 2007   Re: Living in the US u can send ur response to gbenloss@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance. im here in jamaica patiiently awaiting ur response By Gregory Benloss @ jamaica  gbenloss@yahoo.com Thursday, May 3, 2007   Re: Living in the US Im a jamaican living in jamaica.Im u a graduate of the University of Technology Jamaica.I did Appraisal and property management. I have famaily living i New York and i heard the only way to get to the US is to get married to a citizen. I heard about this program that they have where university students in the caribbean are able to work in the US for 18 months at a cost of about 2000 US dollars. im planning on going this avenue but im not sure there are other route i can choose. I also heard that with this program,u can only work in the field that u studied,but i dont know any property management firms in the US becuz they have to employ u before they consider u for the program.Please advise me as the opprotunities for jobs in jamaica is very slim.Ive graduted from university for almost 3 years and i am still not working By Gregory Benloss @ jamaica  gbenloss@yahoo.com Thursday, May 3, 2007   11 abc By @   web@a8.com Wednesday, May 2, 2007   Removal / Deportation Could you please explain to me, what is the differance between Removal and Deportation. How long can a person reapply for a Visa once they have been removed from the uk...Many thanks in advance By jane smith @ england   GUCCI2005495@HOTMAIL.COM Wednesday, May 2, 2007   Do I still have rights if a big yellow schoolbus hit me hello mr.chung. i am here on an overstayed visa. i was driving and a school bus crashed into the car and caused extensive damage to the left side of the car. i was shaken up.anyway to be short, i did not go with the parmedicts at the time but went after to the emergency room.now i am feeling numbness and pain in the back of my neck and arm just to the left side where the bus came in on. please tell me what can i do.what step canbe taken?.will this create a problem being here illegal no?,thanks very much, oh police came and took statement.let me know what i can do personally. By ange @ pennsylvania Your immigration status does not matter. If you were hurt because of another driver's negligence, you are eligible for damages. You need to speak with an attorney in the state where the accident occurred. Good Luck By @   Tuesday, May 1, 2007   help please very worried,almost depressed i'm about 2 give birth in a few days ,my problem is i have to return home in jamaica within 5wks,my baby daddy lives here but we r rocky now. i was told it can take up to 10wks 2 get a passport 4 the child,i'm worried,i don't want 2 overstay my visa,is it 2 late 2 apply 4 an extension. my sister is a citizen she said if i overstay she can file 4 me but it would take a long time4 me 2 get through,and it shouldn't be a problem as long as i don't get in any trouble while i'm here. i really don't want 2 leave my baby here and i don't want to overstaymy visa won't expire until 2009...what r my options? By michelle @ new york Dear Worried and depressed: Your baby needs a healthy mother so stay strong. You can get an expedited passport in days. It costs a little more. Or, you can get a 'travel document' and file for the passport at the embassy in Kingston. Good Luck By @   Tuesday, May 1, 2007   What is the basis to reopen terminated removal proceedings Question is is possible for the immigration court to reopen removal proceedings after it has been terminated by an immigration judge? in what reasons? By cludinemica @ pi Answer You would need to provide new information not available at the time of the removal hearing, or present a change in the law. For example, recently the Supreme Court changed the definition of an aggravated felony. Many people have been deported/removed for aggravated felonies. Those people may have an opportunity to reopen their cases. See a qualified professional. Good Luck By @   Tuesday, May 1, 2007   Kidney Transplant Patient I am a US citizen and have been married to my husband for 10 years. He lives in the UK, studying his Masters, and two years ago had a tranplant. He is doing well and is back at work as a lab tech. We want to live in the US now so I want to petition for him. Although he is living a normal life...will he be denied a green card By Kindy Heer @ Tracy, California  kindy.heer@birmingham.vwcv.co.uk Tuesday, May 1, 2007   family I am a us permanent resident who just got married in my home country guyana. I hardly get to visit my wife and daughter because of school and work so its really tough. Can I, if possible try to get them visitor visas until i become a citizen in 2009, then apply for the permanent ones.I know that is i do the permanent visa application now it will take a while to process and not being able to see them is really tough. What is my best solution? By Kwame @ Rochester, New York  baller_gy@yahoo.com Monday, April 30, 2007   A Friend In Jamaica I am a US citizen, what can I do to assist a family friend who lives in Jamaica with getting her into the US. We can provide a place for her to stay and a job. What is the process, what forms do we need to fill out and where do we need to submit the forms. She is looking to come to the US long term, what is the best way. She advised me that she submitted forms to obtain a visa once before but never heard anything. That was at least 5-6 years about. By brwn @ USA, NY  brwnsgrwcrm@msn.com Monday, April 30, 2007   big yellow schoolbus hello mr.chung. i am here on an overstayed visa. i was driving and a school bus crashed into the car and caused extensive damage to the left side of the car. i was shaken up.anyway to be short, i did not go with the parmedicts at the time but went after to the emergency room.now i am feeling numbness and pain in the back of my neck and arm just to the left side where the bus came in on. please tell me what can i do.what step canbe taken?.will this create a problem being here illegal no?,thanks very much, oh police came and took statement.let me know what i can do personally. By ange @ pennsylvania  ange3@yahoo.com Sunday, April 29, 2007   help please very worried,almost depressed i'm about 2 give birth in a few days ,my problem is i have to return home in jamaica within 5wks,my baby daddy lives here but we r rocky now. i was told it can take up to 10wks 2 get a passport 4 the child,i'm worried,i don't want 2 overstay my visa,is it 2 late 2 apply 4 an extension. my sister is a citizen she said if i overstay she can file 4 me but it would take a long time4 me 2 get through,and it shouldn't be a problem as long as i don't get in any trouble while i'm here. i really don't want 2 leave my baby here and i don't want to overstaymy visa won't expire until 2009...what r my options? By michelle @ new york  linkmichelle2627@yahoo.com Sunday, April 29, 2007   reopen terminated removal proceedings is is possible for the immigration court to reopen removal proceedings after it has been terminated by an immigration judge? in what reasons? By cludinemica @ pi  claudinemica@yahoo.com Saturday, April 28, 2007   You made me laugh and blush! ! Mr. Man, I truly appreciate you and your works. Your 'gyal' comment was the best. Shows you are a human with personality and not robotic. None the less, again I truly appreciate your charity and if you only knew what type of degree I hold you wouldnt be amazed. Matter of fact Im just too lazy to study immigration law (hint hint) wink. Blessings to you. Xspencevee By XspenceVee @ USA/Jamaica  xspencevee@hotmail.com Wednesday, April 25, 2007   Is a foreign marriage valid in the US Question can i get married in another country i'm going to haiti to visit my boyfriend. can I get married to him when i'm there without any problems and then when I get back to the u.s. will it be legal and then he can come over? By Jen @ u.s Answer Oui oui. You can get married anywhere there is an official court or church willing to do it. A marriage in Haiti is just as valid as any other marriage. Dont forget the certificate and registration. Get it translated into English by a certified translator. The Haitian Consulate in the US can help you with a translator. bon chance By @   Wednesday, April 25, 2007   How soon after divorce I can file fiance visa Question: good afternoon Mr Chung I have been seperated from my husband for 9 years I am in the process of filing for a divorce now. I would like to know if am getting remarride to someone in jamaica and I am a US citizen how long after the divorce can I file for my future husband by filing the I-129f fiance visa. will there be any problems if I file soon after the divorce. me and my fiance have been together for 4 years. Thank you in advance By s.c @ us, nj Answer: Once you get that piece of paper, you can marry anytime:the same day or the day after the divorce is just as good as any other day. But do not run, walk okay. One love By @   Wednesday, April 25, 2007   fiance visa good afternoon Mr Chung I have been seperated from my husband for 9 years I am in the process of filing for a divorce now. I would like to know if am getting remarride to someone in jamaica and I am a US citizen how long after the divorce can I file for my future husband by filing the I-129f fiance visa. will there be any problems if I file soon after the divorce. me and my fiance have been together for 4 years. Thank you in advance By s.c @ us, nj  s.c@hotmail.com Monday, April 23, 2007   can i get married in another country i'm going to haiti to visit my boyfriend. can I get married to him when i'm there without any problems and then when I get back to the u.s. will it be legal and then he can come over? By Jen @ u.s  Sunday, April 22, 2007     Total: 774 Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13