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Toccoa 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).

Harper Law Firm

  • 15 Polly Gap Rd., Clayton, GA 30525

Leanna Elrod Law, P.C.

  • Clayton, GA 30525

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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.

Can that child come with my sister in the same file or not?

David Nabow Soloway
Answered by attorney David Nabow Soloway
Immigration lawyer at Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.
A U.S. citizen may apply for a brother or sister in the Family-based Fourth Preference visa category, but the backlog for available visas is so long that this almost never is a worthwhile immigration strategy (the backlog is likely to be around 20 years, even though the Visa Bulletin dates might appear to show a shorter time). It would be wise for your sister to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about her, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies.
A U.S. citizen may apply for a brother or sister in the Family-based Fourth Preference visa category, but the backlog for available visas is so long that this almost never is a worthwhile immigration strategy (the backlog is likely to be around 20 years, even though the Visa Bulletin dates might appear to show a shorter time). It would be wise for your sister to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about her, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies.
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If I file I-130/I-485 for them now, will immigrant officer suspect their entry intent since they just came back from cruise less than 2 months ago?

David Nabow Soloway
Answered by attorney David Nabow Soloway
Immigration lawyer at Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.
Re-entry into the U.S. with a visitor's visa is permissible only for people who enter with non-immigrant intent - i.e. with the intention to stay temporarily and then return abroad. If someone enters the U.S. with a visitor's visa and then promptly files an application to Adjust Status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident, there can become a presumption of visa fraud - that is, a fraudulent representation of non-immigrant intent. That presumption can be rebutted, and generally the presumption is not waived if an application to Adjust Status is filed more than 60 days after an entry. Note that when an adult U.S. citizen petitions for parents in the Immediate Relative visa category, the fact that a foreign national parent may have overstayed his/her visa will not stand in the way of eligibility to adjust status. It would be wise to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, will be able to advise whether it would be appropriate to delay filing an application to Adjust Status, notwithstanding the upcoming expiration of the initial visa. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
Re-entry into the U.S. with a visitor's visa is permissible only for people who enter with non-immigrant intent - i.e. with the intention to stay temporarily and then return abroad. If someone enters the U.S. with a visitor's visa and then promptly files an application to Adjust Status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident, there can become a presumption of visa fraud - that is, a fraudulent representation of non-immigrant intent. That presumption can be rebutted, and generally the presumption is not waived if an application to Adjust Status is filed more than 60 days after an entry. Note that when an adult U.S. citizen petitions for parents in the Immediate Relative visa category, the fact that a foreign national parent may have overstayed his/her visa will not stand in the way of eligibility to adjust status. It would be wise to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, will be able to advise whether it would be appropriate to delay filing an application to Adjust Status, notwithstanding the upcoming expiration of the initial visa. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
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What options do I have if I'm filling out the I-130, but just am not sure what to put as her immigration status?

David Nabow Soloway
Answered by attorney David Nabow Soloway
Immigration lawyer at Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.
You have identified just one of the many details in an immigration application process that can be significantly more complicated that it might first appear. More information is needed to fully respond to your question, and it would be wise for you and your wife to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.
You have identified just one of the many details in an immigration application process that can be significantly more complicated that it might first appear. More information is needed to fully respond to your question, and it would be wise for you and your wife to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.
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