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Submit Questions or Comments   Total: 816 Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13   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 03, 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 09, 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 08, 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 06, 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 04, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2007   11 abc By @   web@a8.com Wednesday, May 02, 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 02, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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   Student Visa versus I 130 Hi Mr Chung . My fiance will be coming to the states on a student visa next year when he leaves the military in the Jamaica. My question is should we get married first and then he comes on a student visa or should have file for a fiance visa? Can he work if he comes here on a student visa? I want to know the easiest way so that we dont have a problem when i file for him to stay here permanently and he also have a daugther and she will be coming with him too. Thanks for your help in advance By Sachi @ USA, GA  saddaw1@hotmail.com Friday, April 20, 2007   I-485-Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status My husband entered the U.S. in June 7, 2001. He was admitted as a K-1 non-immigrant fianc(e). He married his intended spouse on June 11, 2001. He later on divorced on October 31, 2002 due to an abusive marriage with his intended spouse. He stayed in the U.S. and met me. We later married on September 21, 2004. Weve been married ever since. On April 11, 2005 we filed for an I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The application is based upon the filing of form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative which was approved and the I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status was denied on March 15, 2007. They are requesting that my husband leave the states and go back overseas to obtain an immigrant visa to re-enter the states. He MUST apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas. Hes been given six months from March 15, 2007 to leave the states. My questions are: Can we get an extension, since the decision was so sudden? Is there an appeal process? When he goes overseas, how long will the process take to file for a spouse? With his K-1 situation, has he accrued unlawful presence or any bars from the U.S.? Can he file for a waiver to return? By @ Columbia, SC  maylinejohnson@yahoo.com Friday, April 20, 2007   How do I get a social security number hello mr.chung.contratuation on the good work you are doing to help us all,may god continue blessing you.what i am asking before i make a foolish step . i am here on an overstay visa going 2 years now,however i am working and would like to know if i can get a number to pay taxes, please tell me how and where do i go about this.your quick response would be highly appreciated.god bless. By lucy @ pennsylvania Lucy Social security numbers and EINs are issued by the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. These have nothing to do with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Take a look at form SS4 on the IRS website and see if that is what you want. Or visit the Social Security Administration website. Perhaps you should speak with an accountant. Good Luck By @   Friday, April 20, 2007   Most economical & quickest way to obtain a green card Also Mr Chung, what do you think about filing for the fiance visa instead. Wouldnt that allow him to work right away instead of having to spend more money filing for the work permit? Please advise me. By xspencevee @ USA/Jamaica Answer Gyal you real expensive to.. Either way, you have to file for a work permit. If you file for a fianc visa or if you file while he is here, you must file for a work permit. If you file and he remains in JA, he would not need a work permit. He gets a green card or its equivalent when he arrives. Good luck By @   Friday, April 20, 2007   Most economical & quickest way to obtain a green card Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now my question to your is, which would you do if you were in his position be it that it may take a while for the I130 to process? If we file the I130 will he still be able to travel on his current visa without problem? Also, if he chose to come to the US and we file, what are the chances of them processing the work permit forms quickly? Again my most important part of the question is which would you do if you were in his position, meaning able to travel. Oh and by the way if we file all the documents at once if he chooses to file from the US would he not be able to travel on his current visa? Thanks a million. You should set up a donation button. Much respect By xspencevee @ USA/Jamaica Answer: Thanks for your suggestion, but this is a way for me to pay back the community that contributed to me becoming who I am. In fact I should say thanks to you. Anyway, this is not a column for my personal opinions but for general guidance. I avoid personal opinions because though it may help you, it may mislead someone else. Keep in mind a visa does not entitle you to enter the US only to travel to the US. It may be revoked at any moment. Filing while he is here or in Jamaica may make no difference in the time for processing. He may go and come as he pleases until the visa is revoked. But if you file here, and he overstays, he would need permission to travel. If here be sure he does not overstay his given time. Good Luck By @   Friday, April 20, 2007   I want a divorce How do I go about getting my divource process started ,for my husband who isn't a citizen in Jamaica?And I have no idea where he is? By Maxine Quijano @ Jamaica/Kingston Answer: If you in Jamaica, file for divorce in Jamaica. If in the USA file here. Wherever you live, that is where you file. If does not matter that you cannot find your husband. But you may have to ask the Court for permission to serve him by publication rather than personally. Publication requires you list the details of the complaint in the local newspaper. Good Luck to you. By Clairmont Chung @   Friday, April 20, 2007   I want to go back to jamaica to get marry Question: i am here for one year now i want to go to jamaica and get married how long would it take for my husban to come to the u.s.a. By joan sutherland @ baltimore md I you are a citizen, then your husband is eligible for an immediate visa and may arrive as soon as 6 months. You may even file a fianc petition. He may arrive sooner. However, if you are not a citizen but a green card holder, your husband is not eligible for an immediate visa. He may have to wait 3-5 years before a visa is available. As an alternative, you may wait, obtain your citizenship and then marry. Good Luck By Clairmont Chung @   Friday, April 20, 2007   Can I naturalize if I have been arrested Hello, I have been charged with theft felony while i was interviewing by the UCSIC officer in 2003 "I-485 BASED ON ASYLUM". The judge dismissed the case and the USCIS sent me a request asking for a court disposition and i have sent it to them. 10 days Later, i got the green card and the welcome letter in the mail. My questions are: 1- Do you think i will have any problem when applying for Citizenship? or should i want 5 years from 2003? 2- If i want to tavel to Europe for 2 weeks, do you think i will face any problems entering the U.S? By A.A.S @ Answer: You should have no problem. You stated the Court dismissed the case. If so, you do not have a conviction. So travel as you please. If you have other convictions then get some professional advice. Keep a copy of the Court disposition with you when traveling. By Clairmont Chung @   Friday, April 20, 2007   what to do? hello mr.chung.contratuation on the good work you are doing to help us all,may god continue blessing you.what i am asking before i make a foolish step . i am here on an overstay visa going 2 years now,however i am working and would like to know if i can get a number to pay taxes, please tell me how and where do i go about this.your quick response would be highly appreciated.god bless. By lucy @ pennsylvania  lucylou@hotmail.com Thursday, April 19, 2007   Most economical & quickest way to obtain a green card Also Mr Chung, what do you think about filing for the fiance visa instead. Wouldnt that allow him to work right away instead of having to spend more money filing for the work permit? Please advise me. By xspencevee @ USA/Jamaica  xspencevee@hotmail.com Monday, April 16, 2007   Most economical & quickest way to obtain a green card Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now my question to your is, which would you do if you were in his position be it that it may take a while for the I130 to process? If we file the I130 will he still be able to travel on his current visa without problem? Also, if he chose to come to the US and we file, what are the chances of them processing the work permit forms quickly? Again my most important part of the question is which would you do if you were in his position, meaning able to travel. Oh and by the way if we file all the documents at once if he chooses to file from the US would he not be able to travel on his current visa? Thanks a million. You should set up a donation button. Much respect By xspencevee @ USA/Jamaica  Monday, April 16, 2007   I want a divource How do I go about getting my divource process started ,for my husband who isn't a citizen in Jamaica? And I have no idea where he is? By Maxine Quijano @ Jamaica/Kingston  malikmaxine@yahoo.com Monday, April 16, 2007   Naturalization Hello, I have been charged with theft felony while i was interviewing by the UCSIC officer in 2003 "I-485 BASED ON ASYLUM". The judge dismissed the case and the USCIS sent me a request asking for a court disposition and i have sent it to them. 10 days Later, i got the green card and the welcome letter in the mail. My questions are: 1- Do you think i will have any problem when applying for Citizenship? or should i want 5 years from 2003? 2- If i want to tavel to Europe for 2 weeks, do you think i will face any problems entering the U.S? By A.A.S @   Sunday, April 15, 2007   Naturalization Hello, I have been charged with theft felony while i was interviewing by the UCSIC officer in 2003 "I-485 BASED ON ASYLUM". The judge dismissed the case and the USCIS sent me a request asking for a court disposition and i have sent it to them. 10 days Later, i got the green card and the welcome letter in the mail. My questions are: 1- Do you think i will have any problem when applying for Citizenship? or should i want 5 years from 2003? 2- If i want to tavel to Europe for 2 weeks, do you think i will face any problems entering the U.S? By A.A.S @   alisuliman@gmail.com Sunday, April 15, 2007   want to go back to jamaica to get marry i am here for one year now i want to go to jamaica and get married how long would it take for my husban to come to the u.s.a. By joan sutherland @ baltimore md  joanps14@yahoo.com Saturday, April 14, 2007   Help Question: hello mr,chung. my son is about to look about his citizenship,he has not started the paper works as yet but the lawyer told him that it will take about 6 months.anyway,his child's mother took out a restraining order on him and he violated it, will this be recorded in his filing for his mother? thanks very much. By angie @ florida Answer: Angie, you said your son talked to a lawyer. Why didnt you ask her? Be careful with freeness. Anyway a violation of a restraining order will raise a flag with the INS. However, once there is no violence involved, he should be okay and able to apply for you after he becomes a citizen. Walk good yuh hear By @   Friday, April 13, 2007   How do I go about sponsoring my wife. Question: mr.chung i married my wife last friday, now what do we do, money is very tight.she has so much ambition and i love her so much.i really want to start as.a.p.iI also have 2 children previous relationships and the child support takes most of my salary .help By damian james @ n.j Answer: Go to the website uscis.gov. Download and fill forms I-130, I-765, 1-485, I-864 and G-325. Submit these with the appropriate fees. The last 2 do not require a fee. If money is tight as you say, submit the I-130 alone. Wait for approval and then submit the work permit application I-765. You may submit forms whenever you get the money. Good Luck By @   Friday, April 13, 2007   I want to file for a tourist visa for my cousin Question Hello, I am a US Citizen but i was born and raised in Haiti, I came to US when I was 16 years old and now I am 30 years old. My question is how it would be possible to file a tourist visa for my little cousin. The thing is I see him as my little brother, because my mom took him from his mother since he was a baby. I am wondering If you could help me on this situation. I am currently working full time and I have an House, but I still miss something. I miss him.Please help me. Thank You! By Sabine @ Massachusetts, USA Answer: I dont know his age, but you or your mom may consider adopting your cousin. If not the person in the home country, your cousin must take a letter of invitation from you to the embassy in Port Au Prince. There is an application he must complete and submit along the requested documents. These documents must show your cousin has sufficient ties to Haiti to ensure his return, For example, a deed to a home, a secure job, assets in the bank and a family. I hope this helps. Good Luck By @   Friday, April 13, 2007   Most economical & quickest way to obtain a green card Question Greetings again, Im gonna be marrying a jamaican citizen soon. I would like you to advise me of the most sensible/economical way for him to recieve his documents, hence, he has a visa already so he can travel with no problems. Initially I thought about the fiance visa but that doesnt make sense since he already has a visa. Now would the cheaper/quicker way be for us to marry, then he come here on his visa and we apply for his work permit and greencard or should we marry and file the i130? Also if we do the first which forms should we file? I dont think it would be the i130 if he is already residing in the US, is that correct? Please email me with your response asap so that I can get the proper forms started. Again thanks for the use of your talents. By xspence @ USA Answer: Whatever route you take, you must file an I-130. The I-130 is a petition for approval. Once approved you file the other applications. You may file all the applications together. However, If he resides in Jamaica, you cannot file any other application except the I-130. If he resides in the USA, you may file the I-130 along with I-485 for the green card and I-765 for the work permit. But he must remain in legal status to avoid problems later. I hope this answers your question. Good Luck By Clairmont Chung @   Friday, April 13, 2007   Married in Jamaica means married in the USA Question: someone i know was married 12 years ago in jamaica while on vacation...when they got back to new york they never filed any papers here in the US are they considered legally married in the united states? or just in Jamaica? By Lu @ new york city Answer: Yes, based on the information you gave. I assume they obtained a marriage certificate in Jamaica and did everything according to Jamaican rules. If so, the marriage is good any part of the world. By Clairmont Chung @   Friday, April 13, 2007   Applying for an illegal ALREADY in the US. Hello i have 2 questions: I have been a permanent resident for 30 years, i am now 34. In 2001 i was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal threat and aggravated burglary. The case was dismissed but i was put on diversion. I have had other minor traffic tickets for no insurance and speeding. I am also behind on my taxes, i owe about 17,000 and did not file for 2006, yet because i don't have all my w-2's because i move alot and have changed many times. QUESTION: will i be denied, is there a chance that i could still get my citizenship? I do hold a degree and work in the medical field, i hold a professional medical license as well? Question #2. My wife is from Belize, she came legally to the country and we are now married, we have 1 child and 1 due in october. Her visa has expired, making her illegal. Will this make me ineligible? Will she be deported when i disclose that she lives with me illegally? Will this hurt me? What do you advice? should I get an attorney? By kharlos @ us  anika2carlos@hotmail.com Friday, April 13, 2007   Applying for citizenship after convictions Question can my husband apply for naturalization after the the immigration judge terminated his removal proceedings due to multiple criminal convictions before..? the removal proceedings was already terminated. he has been a LPR for 19 years. Thanks Answer You may apply but with multiple convictions, it is unlikely citizenship will be granted. I do not know what you mean by terminated. If he has been ordered deported or removed, applying for citizenship is useless. If he is still an LPR then a professional would need to review every detail of his case and that does not guarantee success. Good Luck By Clairmont Chung @   Thursday, April 12, 2007     Total: 816 Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13