Obama Administration’s Secure Communities

The Obama Administration’s Secure Communities program can be a good way to deport those arrested by law enforcement who turn out to be in the U.S. illegally.  When local police make an arrest, fingerprints are sent to an FBI data base to check for prior criminal conduct, warrants for arrest, and so forth.  Under [...]

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Different Fees for Services

Allan, There is a huge differential in prices/services on the web and I am looking for a no B.S. legal office that is going to provide me with the best service.  Price is a concern of course.  My future bride and son are worth it!  Please comment on the differences.

Donald G.
From Michigan

Fiance [...]

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What’s a Good US Consulate?

Allan, If you could please tell me which of the of these 3 countries are the less difficult to get a fiancee here to the USA. 

1. vietnam

2. thailand

3. philippines

Thank you,

Steve S. in Minnesota

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Steve, Great question.  If you are early in dating and can make a choice, then here [...]

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Money Back Guaranty?

Q:  I’m interested in whether or not you can get her case through – if you can get it done then the fees are fine. I’ve seen some attorneys’ websites stating they refund their personal fees if the paperwork doesn’t go through, though. Is that something you do?

Denny S. in Washington

Spouse in Oman

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Obama New Rule Concerning Illegal Aliens is Not Amnesty

On January 6th, 2012, President Obama proposed a change in immigration rules that would allow certain foreigners who are in the U.S. illegally to preprocess on an I-601 bar waiver.  All of the other rules regarding immigration are exactly the same, except for this one change.  There is no amnesty for illegals.  No one is [...]

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What are the Different Ways to Come to the U.S.?

Question

How would you suggest to get my niece here to the U.S.? Is it possible that I can petition my niece here then after a year she can change her status so that she can able to work?

Norma in Louisiana
Niece in the Philippines

Answer

Norma, The way [...]

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K1 Fiance Visa or CR Marriage Visa – Which is Better?

Question
I am about to go and marry this fine lady (leaving May 13th) – i have read both pros and cons about a CR-1 visa vs a K-1 visa. What is your opinion? and why is one better than the other etc. i feel it is better to marry in China for her family’s [...]

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In the U.S. Legally and Wants to Stay on Some Visa

Question
Hello, I’m originally from Spain, but have lived in America for almost 14 yrs. I am 20 years old this year. I was here under my father’s visa, but now I am stamped in with a white i-94 card. I am looking for information on how to get my green card or citizenship, where [...]

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