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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.

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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.

What is the likelihood that someone will be allowed to stay in the US after being picked up by ICE?

Lynne Rogers Feldman
Answered by attorney Lynne Rogers Feldman
Immigration lawyer at Feldman Feldman Associates, PC
By not attending school he is out of status and deportable. He should obtain counsel ASAP who can discuss possible voluntary departure and represent him in court proceedings. If your daughter and her boyfriend are ready to get married that would most likely allow him to stay and she can petition for his permanent residency (green card); but I would never recommend she marry unless she is ready and sure this is what they want to do. Any marriage after deportation proceedings have commenced will be scrutinized carefully to make sure it is being done in good faith. We would be happy to represent him or advise the couple if you wish to consult with me. Contact me as indicated below.
By not attending school he is out of status and deportable. He should obtain counsel ASAP who can discuss possible voluntary departure and represent him in court proceedings. If your daughter and her boyfriend are ready to get married that would most likely allow him to stay and she can petition for his permanent residency (green card); but I would never recommend she marry unless she is ready and sure this is what they want to do. Any marriage after deportation proceedings have commenced will be scrutinized carefully to make sure it is being done in good faith. We would be happy to represent him or advise the couple if you wish to consult with me. Contact me as indicated below.
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Will I have problems convertin a J1 visa into an I-130.

Lynne Rogers Feldman
Answered by attorney Lynne Rogers Feldman
Immigration lawyer at Feldman Feldman Associates, PC
Since you are married to a U.S. citizen you can file the I-130 and I-485 and all supporting forms and documents in one mailing. In some cases persons who come on a J-1 are subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement before they can change to permanent residency but it appears you may NOT be subject to this requirement. What we normally do to be sure is to check over the DS-2019's that you have received to see source of funding and research any Skills Lists applicable to your country and then request an Advisory Opinion armed with this information from the Department of State. If most unlikely to be subject to this requirement you can do both processes simultaneously. If we can assist you in these immigration processes, please contact me as indicated below for the procedures, fees, and timing.
Since you are married to a U.S. citizen you can file the I-130 and I-485 and all supporting forms and documents in one mailing. In some cases persons who come on a J-1 are subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement before they can change to permanent residency but it appears you may NOT be subject to this requirement. What we normally do to be sure is to check over the DS-2019's that you have received to see source of funding and research any Skills Lists applicable to your country and then request an Advisory Opinion armed with this information from the Department of State. If most unlikely to be subject to this requirement you can do both processes simultaneously. If we can assist you in these immigration processes, please contact me as indicated below for the procedures, fees, and timing.
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Can I marry my British boyfriend?

Brian D Lerner
Answered by attorney Brian D Lerner (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
*Fiancee Petition or K3 Spouse Petition* A Fiance Petition needs to be prepared. This is a petition that will allow your fianc?e to come to the U.S. in a relatively short period of time. Usually, it takes around 6 to 9 months for the petition to be approved at immigration in the United States. Subsequently, the approval would be sent to the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your fiance's home country. When your fianc?e comes to the U.S., you will have ninety days to get married. Our firm can prepare the entire Fiance Petition and make it so it goes smoothly and correctly. You have to have physically seen your Fiance in the last two years. Alternatively, a K-3 Petition can be prepared. This is where you will marry your fiance or have already married outside of the U.S., and then the petition can be approved in three to four months for your then spouse to enter the U.S. Upon entry to the U.S., it would be possible to then prepare and file the Adjustment of Status application. Both the K-1 and the K-3 visas take about the same time.
*Fiancee Petition or K3 Spouse Petition* A Fiance Petition needs to be prepared. This is a petition that will allow your fianc?e to come to the U.S. in a relatively short period of time. Usually, it takes around 6 to 9 months for the petition to be approved at immigration in the United States. Subsequently, the approval would be sent to the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your fiance's home country. When your fianc?e comes to the U.S., you will have ninety days to get married. Our firm can prepare the entire Fiance Petition and make it so it goes smoothly and correctly. You have to have physically seen your Fiance in the last two years. Alternatively, a K-3 Petition can be prepared. This is where you will marry your fiance or have already married outside of the U.S., and then the petition can be approved in three to four months for your then spouse to enter the U.S. Upon entry to the U.S., it would be possible to then prepare and file the Adjustment of Status application. Both the K-1 and the K-3 visas take about the same time.
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