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    Anyone with a lawsuit against USCIS or thinking about a lawsuit (Merged)

    Update on my pro se lawsuit filed on Dec 9, 2014 (1) AUSA files his appearance on Dec 16, 2014 (2) I find email and phone number of AUSA from Pacer and contact him same day on Dec 16, 2014 (3) USCIS Officer calls me on Dec 22, 2014 and asks minor clarification. (4) On Dec 24, 2014, USCIS...
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    Anyone with a lawsuit against USCIS or thinking about a lawsuit (Merged)

    Hello cafeconleche, I agree with you that US Attorney will defend the lawsuit and may not be included as defendant. However, I included everyone in the list of defendants. The goal is to force USCIS to make a decision soon (hopefully favorable). Please see the attached document and tell me...
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    Anyone with a lawsuit against USCIS or thinking about a lawsuit (Merged)

    After waiting for 134 days, I filed my pro se 1447 lawsuit yesterday. I included Director (USCIS), Deputy Director (USCIS), USCIS District Director, USCIS District Field Director, USCIS Chief Counsel, Attorney General of US, US Attorney of the district and FBI director as defendants in the...
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    Domestic Violence --> Need some advise

    Raj H1b, Here are few things to keep in mind. (1) Do not NOT contact your wife directly or indirectly as it will be considered a violation of court protective order. Violation of Protective Order is a very huge offense in any state in USA and is a deportable offense. No calls, no emails , no...
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    Will misdemeanor affects citizenship application?

    Renewal or non renewal of 1o year green card does not affect permanent resident status. If you are traveling outside, then airlines may give trouble on expired green card. Marriage to US citizen does not make any difference to USCIS in this case (You are already permanent resident for last...
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    Will misdemeanor affects citizenship application?

    leysa, See I am not an attorney. Just trying to help. USCIS will definitely give you grief during your citizenship or green card renewal. I would suggest the following steps. (1) Do not apply for citizenship or green card renewal right now. Wait for at least 5 years after completion of...
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    Best Practices for applying for Naturalization

    3 years is for PRs who have a US citizen spouse. It needs more documentation. 5 years is for PRs who do not have a US citizen spouse. It requires less documentation. Your spouse qualifies on both counts. So apply on 5 year basis.
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    What to do in case PIO and OCI is rejected

    Your daughter is eligible for PIO card as she has a Indian citizen father. (I got PIO for my son) OCI - they want the indian origin father or mother to be a foreign citizen. So, you will not get OCI for your daughter. The fact that mother is a Nepali citizen will not make any difference
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    Best Practices for applying for Naturalization

    Sure, you can send a private message. If you prefer, we can talk and I will be glad to share whatever I have learned.
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    Best Practices for applying for Naturalization

    Here are few best practices for applying for Naturalization (1) File only after 5 years of getting Green Card. Reason -> Within 5 years of giving green card, USCIS can rescind your green card very easily if they find that you were given a green card by mistake. After 5 years, the process...
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    A warrant was issued for false statement at DMV.FELONY

    Here is my suggestion. (1) Get copy of the complete court file (2) Get this case reopened and withdraw your guilty plea. There can be couple of grounds for reopening - (a) Bad and ineffective legal defense provided by earlier attorney (b) I am guessing that your defense attorney and judge did...
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    Will misdemeanor affects citizenship application?

    It all depends on what happened in court. If the criminal case disposition affects your ability to file for naturalization, you may want to reopen the case and work out punishment in such a way that it does not run afoul of USCIS (1) Did you plead guilty or no contest to the charges? (2) What...
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    Class 3 Misdemeanor of Green Card Application

    Post the State statute under which you are getting charged
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    What is the chance for my N400 to be denied? harassment and Obstructing

    Saleh5512640, Please put more detailed information such as exact date, State statute under which you were charged, total sentence, suspended sentence. I will be able to tell you more. You may be able to reopen the old cases and get resentenced under a different state statute and it may help...
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    Domestic Violence --> Need some advise

    Deferred disposition is conviction for immigration purposes. Reduce any sentence below 364 days otherwise you are looking for lot of trouble.
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    What is the date of admission in this scenario for applicability of 237(a)(2)(E)(ii)?

    What is the date of admission in this scenario for applicability of 237(a)(2)(E)(ii)? Jan 20. 1998 - Person admitted in H1B status after inspection at airport May 21. 2000 - Violates Protection Order (called on phone, disconnected immediately) and receives 12 month suspended sentence. Sept...
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    Harassment and Disorderly conduct

    Keep few things in mind in any kind of case ( as much as possible) (1) Try to keep any negotiated probation or total sentence or suspended sentence below 180 days. Anything above 180 days will be problematic for immigration and may require costly waivers I-601. Anything above 364 days is a...
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    Is it CIMT or Aggravated felony for Immigration? Is it improper admission? Is it deportable?

    Is it CIMT or Aggravated felony for Immigration? Is it improper admission? Is it deportable? Is it removable? May 2000 - (1) Pleads guilty to Trespass - 180 days suspended sentence ( VA 18.2-119 - http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-119 )...
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