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Are permanent resident aliens illegal aliens?
An alien is not illegal as long as she/he has documentation of status. An alien who is documented to be a permanent resident is not illegal. If the alien does not have and never has had documentation of an immigration status, then that person is an illegal alien.
What kind of cases does an immigration attorney take?
An Immigration attorney deals with cases such as, Deportation, Work Permits, Visas, Adjustment of Status, Greencard, Citizenship, Visas Forms Official Immigration Applications. And any other Immigration related issues in relationship with ones immigration status in the country.
What if the mother get the permanent resident by fraud and she was threaten by her fiance that he will tell the immigration her status if she will try to get her child?
please rephrase you question better
Can a legal permanent resident adopt a child in the US?
Yes it is possible. As long as their criminal record is clean, legal immigration status can be validated, you're ok.
If a permanent resident planning to apply for a citizenship but husband is illegal immigrant without a visa Can this person apply without informing immigration about illegal status of the spouse?
No!
Are you still legal when marriage ends?
If sponsored by a spouse, who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, an alien may obtain permanent resident status through the use of a petition naming the alien as a direct beneficiary. Marriage is the tool by which this is done. However, if the marriage is terminated through divorce or annulment before permanent residence is granted, then the alien will not be eligible for permanent resident status by this affiliation. So the answer to your question depends on whether or not you completed your immigration status, if so then you will be seen as a legal resident.
What affect does a class a misdemeanor have on a permanent resident's immigration status?
Different states have different definitions of "class A" misdemeanors. By definition, a misdemeanor is a crime for which the punishment is up to 364 days in a jail, a fine or both. If the crime is one considered to be one of "moral turpetude" it may have a negative effect on one's immigration status. Any US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection officer can answer whether a specific crime wil or won't have an impact on immigration status.
Does a legal alien become a U.S. citizen upon marrying a Us citizen?
No. He or she must still apply for permanent resident status and then citizenship as required by US immigration laws.
Can a US permanent resident have a child outside the US that allows the child to have permanent resident status?
The Legal Immigration Family Equity Act and its amendments (LIFE Act) established a new nonimmigrant category (V) within the immigration law that allows the spouse or child of a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident to live and work in the United States in a nonimmigrant category. The spouse or child can remain in the United States while they wait until they are able to apply for lawful permanent residence status (Adjusting Status), or for an immigrant visa, instead of having to wait outside the United States as the law previously required.Where Can I Find the Law? The Immigration and Nationality Act is a law that governs immigration to the United States. For the part of the law concerning V nonimmigrant status and the process of applying for permanent residence status, please see INA §§ 101(a)(15) and 214(o) (V nonimmigrant status); § 248 (change of status); and § 245 (immigration petition and adjustment of status). The specific eligibility requirements and procedures for qualifying as a V nonimmigrant, obtaining that status and applying for permanent residence are included in the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] at 8 CFR § 214.15, 248, and 245.Who is Eligible?A person may apply at a U.S. consulate abroad for a V-1 or V-2 visa or seek V-1 or V-2 nonimmigrant status while in the United States, if:The person is lawfully married to a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (V-1), or is the unmarried child (under the age of 21) of a Lawful Permanent Resident (V-2);The person is the principal beneficiary of a relative petition (Form I-130) that was filed by the Lawful Permanent Resident spouse/parent on or before December 21, 2000;The person has been waiting at least 3 years since the petition was filed for status as a Lawful Permanent Resident because the petition is still pending, or has been approvedBut:An immigrant visa is not yet available;Or,There is a pending application to adjust status or application for an immigrant visa.The derivative child of a V-1 or V-2 nonimmigrant is eligible for a V-3 visa or for V-3 status.
If I get taken to small claims court can my immigration status be affected?
No, Small Claims is a civil matter. Immigration status is only affected by criminal matters.
Can an overstaying tourist here in the US apply for adjustment of status?
No. Unless you have gotten married to an American citizen or permanent resident. If married to a permanent resident you will probably have to return to your home country first and contact the US embassy there. The alternative is to wait on immigration reform.
What does. relationship status mean?
a relationship status is like;; what your relationship is... are you married divorced single complicated relationship in a relationship these are all status's of which you can be in a relationship (: hope that helped and wasn't too confusing :/ If you have facebook.. or a social net work site. You relationship status is if you are in a relationship or not.
