AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Lewiston Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Lewiston Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer ... Learn More
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Lewiston Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
Ask a Lawyer

Additional Resources

Looking for Immigration Lawyers in Lewiston?

Immigration lawyers help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex laws governing entry and residence in the United States. They handle matters such as visas, green cards, citizenship applications, asylum claims, and deportation defense. Their expertise is crucial for overcoming bureaucratic hurdles and achieving immigration goals successfully.

User Resources

Lawyer Resources

Commonly Asked Immigration Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Do I have to change my visa status when changing employers?

Brian D Lerner
Answered by attorney Brian D Lerner (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
You cannot lie or misrepresent to the government. An H-1B is not for an internship and a J-1 likely will have a 2 year foreign residency requirement.
You cannot lie or misrepresent to the government. An H-1B is not for an internship and a J-1 likely will have a 2 year foreign residency requirement.

Can I get a green card if I have married a US citizen but work in another state?

Vahid Naziri
Answered by attorney Vahid Naziri (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at VN Law Group P.C.
U.S. Citizen in the United States with a Foreign National Spouse who entered the U.S. legally with a visa or a visa waiver can file the following with USCIS to obtain a green card for spouse when the spouse is in United States: 1. Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS Form I-130) 2. Application to Register Permanent Residence (USCIS Form I-485) 3. Biographic Information (USCIS Form G-325A) 4. Affidavit of Support (USCIS Form I-864) 5. Permission for Work Authorization (Optional) (USCIS Form I-765) 6. Medical Examination Results (USCIS Form I-693) 7. Request for Travel Documents (Optional) (USCIS Form I-131) 8. The appropriate supporting documents 9. The USCIS filing fees ($1,010 to $1,365). The USCIS will contact you first regarding the Biometrics / Fingerprinting Appointment. The USCIS will then issue the work authorization and permission to travel approximately 90 days after filing. The USCIS will contact you next to schedule an interview. This will be anywhere from 6 months to 9 months after filing the initial application. Following a successful interview, the foreign national spouse will receive a stamp classifying him/her as a Conditional Permanent Resident. USCIS will mail the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) approx 4-8 weeks after the successful interview.
U.S. Citizen in the United States with a Foreign National Spouse who entered the U.S. legally with a visa or a visa waiver can file the following with USCIS to obtain a green card for spouse when the spouse is in United States: 1. Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS Form I-130) 2. Application to Register Permanent Residence (USCIS Form I-485) 3. Biographic Information (USCIS Form G-325A) 4. Affidavit of Support (USCIS Form I-864) 5. Permission for Work Authorization (Optional) (USCIS Form I-765) 6. Medical Examination Results (USCIS Form I-693) 7. Request for Travel Documents (Optional) (USCIS Form I-131) 8. The appropriate supporting documents 9. The USCIS filing fees ($1,010 to $1,365). The USCIS will contact you first regarding the Biometrics / Fingerprinting Appointment. The USCIS will then issue the work authorization and permission to travel approximately 90 days after filing. The USCIS will contact you next to schedule an interview. This will be anywhere from 6 months to 9 months after filing the initial application. Following a successful interview, the foreign national spouse will receive a stamp classifying him/her as a Conditional Permanent Resident. USCIS will mail the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) approx 4-8 weeks after the successful interview.
Read More Read Less

If I get married in Mexico will it be acknowledged in the US?

default-avatar
Answered by attorney Kiran Kutty Nair (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Right Choice Law
As long as the way you get married in Mexico is recognized in Mexico; it will also be recognized in the U.S.
As long as the way you get married in Mexico is recognized in Mexico; it will also be recognized in the U.S.