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Hello, According to USCIS guidance and practice, I-130 and I-485 can be filed concurrently for individuals who are eligible for adjustment of status. If a petitioner does not make sufficient income on his own to sponsor a beneficiary, they may use a co-sponsor, or if the principal immigrant owns assets, they may include proof of those assets to meet the minimum income requirements. Making that determination requires a careful analysis of the assets and their value, as the assets’ value must equal at least five times the discrepancy between the petitioner’s income and the minimum requirements. If we can provide additional assistance to you in determining whether you have adequate assets to meet the minimum financial requirements for adjustment of status, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at jlw.law.

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Here, here, Sergio!! We encourage all our clients to join with American Families United who are working so hard on this important issue: www.americanfamiliesunited.org/.

Hi, Mario, All U visas require that the victim suffer “substantial abuse” in order to be approved. This standard requires showing that the U visa petitioner suffered from impairment in their emotional or physical functioning as the result of the crime. Making this showing requires that the victim provide a detailed statement about how they were impacted by the crime - many of our clients share that, because of the crime against them, they suffer from impaired sleep, inability to relax or feel safe, fear of people who resemble the perpetrator, loss of work, loss of feeling safe in their homes, as well as other problems. There is no one factor that determines “substantial abuse,” so it is important to include as much information as possible. So long as the statement regarding substantial abuse is included with the initial application, in our experience, there should be no impediment to receiving the work permit and the bona fide determination while awaiting the U visa. If we can provide additional assistance or support, we would be honored to do so. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at jlw.law.

Hello, In our experience, social security numbers do not change once they are assigned to an individual, unless the individual requests it directly from the Social Security Administration. Therefore, if the number was validly issued to someone, we generally recommend including that number when requested on the forms.

Hi, Stacey, We are still waiting for the final regulations on this new program, so we’re not sure yet exactly what it will involve, but if it functions like military PIP, then it should effectively “waive” the 10-year bar to allow the applicant to apply for an receive adjustment of status. However, if it functions like the other PIP program, it won’t waive the permanent bar, so people who have multiple unlawful entries after more than one year of unlawful presence in the USA may not qualify. We’ll have to see. The organization called American Families United is working very hard to influence the administration to broaden the program to include more spouses of U.S. citizens. We encourage everyone to support their efforts: www.americanfamiliesunited.org/.

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Hi, Jim, Yes, applicants are permitted to file I-131 and I-765 with the adjustment of status application, however, after April 1, 2024, those forms require filing additional fees as well. Prior to this date, they did not require additional fees. Unfortunately, the I-485 is not yet enabled for online filing, and the I-765 and I-131 for adjustment of status categories must also be filed through the mail. The I-130 can be filed online and then proof of that filing included with the packet sent to USCIS, or the paper I-130 can be filled out and printed and included in the packet with the rest of the forms.

Hello, When filing an adjustment of status for a parent in the situation described here, you will need to include: I-130, I-485, and I-864. The I-765 and I-131 are optional (and after April 1, 2024, come with additional filing fees). If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out at jlw.law.

Hello, I’m sorry to hear this. The possibility of continuing with the U visa depends very much on the reason or reasons for the denial. If the basis for the denial pertains to a criminal record, in our experience, those are very difficult if not impossible to overcome. However, we have had success reopening and winning U visas for clients whose cases were denied for other reasons, such as a failure to respond to a request for evidence or a faulty determination that the client was not a victim of a qualifying crime, as well as other reasons. It is important to file your appeal or motion to reconsider the denial within 33 days of the decision, so time is of the essence. There are few exceptions to late-filed appeals or motions. If we can be of additional assistance, please schedule a consultation with us ASAP at jlw.as.me/schedule.

Hello, Parita, Form I-944 is not in use at this time. If you are using assets to support your I-864, you must simply provide documentation to prove their value. If you need any assistance confirming that the value of the assets is sufficient for meeting the requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us at jlw.law

Hola! Si, se puede aplicar aun estando fuera de los Estados Unidos. Seria importante tener un análisis completo de su elegibilidad de regresar en caso de que su caso este aprobado. Nos encantaría ayudarle con eso; nada mas programe una cita en jlw.as.me/schedule.

Hola, Domingo, El tiempo varia dependiendo la oficina que adjudica su caso. Recomendamos investigando tras esta pagina de USCIS: egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/es. Si necesita mas ayuda, no dude en comunicarse con nosotras en jlw.law.

Hello, In our experience, all I-130s filed while the beneficiary is in removal proceedings get scheduled for interviews. This is because the standard for proving bona fide marriage is higher when the beneficiary is in removal proceedings. In terms of processing times, they can vary quite a bit depending on the service center and field office handling your case. In our experience, I-130s filed for beneficiaries in removal proceedings do take substantially longer to adjudicate than those not in removal proceedings. You can check general processing times here and if your case is outside the published time frame, you may be able to request a status update: egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.

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Hello, Tawquir, As the petitioner, the I-130 petition belongs to you; therefore, you should be able to create, complete, and submit the petition for your son through your own account. If you need additional information or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Hello, We recommend submitting an e-inquiry through your USCIS online account. If you do not have one, you may have to call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Hola, Henry, Seria un honor. Puede programar una consulta tras este enlace: jlw.as.me/schedule

Hello, Farhana, In a case like the one you describe, we would probably not list the step son because he is over age 21 and because he is not listed as a dependent on the petitioner’s tax return (because the petitioner did not file a tax return). If we can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We love helping clients like you. If you know anyone else who could benefit from our experience, passion, and expertise in immigration law, please tell them to reach out to us at jlw.law and schedule an appointment. Thank you!