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If the US citizen has a criminal record, it does not matter. It would not affect the petition in any way. The immigration officer might only be a bit harder to make sure it is a genuine wedding and not money motivated.........many people with criminal records turn to do marriages for...

You have to file change of status petitions for them. They would get GCs and later citizenship. Talk to a local immigration lawyer to process the relevant petitions per your particular circumstances. It would cost you about 2000$ on average for a lawyers services.

There would be no form of discrimination. You would be able to get them here with GC in less than 9 months.

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You need a lawyer. This can change your life forever or get you deported. So, try borrowing money or something. I don't have enough information on the charge and circumstance.........I can't guess. Get a lawyer ASAP.

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Citizens get first class priority for visas. If you marry first, it would take an average of 9 months to get her here. This site has questions and answer which would help you. http://www.visapro.com/Fiance-Visa/K1-Fiancee-Visa.asp The choice it yours.......... Both are fast and you could...

You need to contact a criminal attorney who also practices immigration law. Yes you could be arrested. Try getting this cleared with an attorney before trying to come here. Don't forget that also violates the visa waiver program. You have to admit to it.

Stopping to work would be a violation of your visa. This is a good side which would address all your concerns on J visas. http://faq.visapro.com/J1-Visa-FAQ.asp

Technically you are okay and not illegal. All they rejected yet was your waiver……No decision has yet been made on granting you your GC.

Different people would handle this differently......I don't want you to act on my advice on this one. Consult your local immigration lawyer. The answer could vary and the best things to do without taking chances is get a lawyer. It would cost you under 1000$ given it is a minor offense. You have...

If the crime for which you where changed in Canada has a maximum possible jail time of less than a year you are fine. If the court documents don’t show or appear to be a CIMT you are okay. But if your offense satisfies the petit offense exception as indicated in my first sentence, you would be...

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came to the US on an F-1 visa to go to an English program. I met my now fiance and am planning to get married soon. The problem is he is a student at the University, I would simply go to the same University as him but it is just too expensive so I must return to Colombia to finish my degree. I...

He can stay here and marry you without going back home since he came on a visa and has an I-94. The papers would go faster if you are a citizen before you get married. Get a lawyer to file necessary papers when the time is right......It would take about 9 months to get a temporal GC.

A single DUI or DWI, it is not a crime of moral turpitude. SO you are perfectly fine. Don't worry about it!

Many questions, answers to any appreciated. 1. Typical wait time for case to return to CIS and review completed? It depends on the docket……….and on how busy the particular center is……..I can’t guess. 2. if CIS approves again, do we recieve visa or do we have to go through everything again...

He is free to help within the limits of the law and can even ask some money for his time.... He can help provided he does not engage in any illegal activity............But to set a business like that, he should view immigration guidelines for such services or business.....The law can get really...

It is more than five years so it would not affect your citizenship application. It is hard to tell certain CIMT. Things like theft and fraud are easy to tell....... Trespassing would not be one unless the police statements or evidence point to an intent of bad faith or possible intent to commit...

If the max jail time is a year or less, then you are fine and can apply for citizenship with no problem since it is more that 5 years ago.