Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer – The Immigration Answer Man

Memphis immigration lawyer Ari Sauer provides news and information on US immigration law.

Why can’t I sponsor my employee under the EB2 category using experience he gained with me?

QUESTION:   I have been sponsoring an employee for an H1b for 3 years. He has a bachelor’s degree and he had 2 years of experience before he came to … Continue reading

December 30, 2010 · Leave a comment

If a U.S. permanent resident takes a trip abroad that lasts longer than a year are they still eligible to apply for citizenship?

  QUESTION:   My father has been a U.S. permanent resident since 1997. About 9 years ago he took a trip and ended up staying abroad for 4 years before … Continue reading

December 27, 2010 · 2 Comments

USCIS approved the I-130 I filed for my husband. Why is he being told not to go to the visa interview?

QUESTION: I am a U.S. citizen and my husband is in the U.S. illegally. I filed an I-130 and it was approved. It is my understanding the visa is available … Continue reading

December 27, 2010 · Leave a comment

If I petition for my child, can her mother come with her as a derivative beneficiary?

QUESTION   I am a U.S. citizen. I filed an I-130 petition for my 2 year old child. I am not married to my child’s mother yet. Can my child’s … Continue reading

November 23, 2010 · Leave a comment

I am licensed to practice in one state. Could I qualify for an H-1B petition in another state?

QUESTION:   I am a Physical Therapist and am licensed to practice in NY. Could I qualify for an H-1B petition for another state? Is it mandatory that I have … Continue reading

November 23, 2010 · Leave a comment

Will my wife’s family-based immigrant petition affect my employment-based immigrant petition?

QUESTION:   I am in the U.S. on an H-1B and my wife is on an H-4. My company will start my residence process, probably using the EB2 category.   … Continue reading

October 24, 2010 · Leave a comment

USCIS will be increasing filing fees starting November 23, 2010

USCIS will be increasing filing fees starting November 23, 2010. Below is a list showing the current fees and the new increased fees. Applications filed before November 23, 2010 can … Continue reading

September 28, 2010 · Leave a comment

I am a student on an F-1. What is the best way for me to become a permanent resident?

Question:I am a student currently in the US on a valid F1 visa. I want to immigrate to US. Could you please let me know the best way to do … Continue reading

September 21, 2010 · Leave a comment

Should I be worried that USCIS wants to interview me for my employment-based I-485?

Question:   I have been called in for an immigration interview for my employment-based I-485 adjustment of status.  Is that normal procedure now or it is unusual for this to … Continue reading

September 20, 2010 · Leave a comment

I have a DREAM of enlisting in the U.S. military and becoming a U.S. citizen.

Question: I came to the U.S when I was 3yrs old. I am now 18. I am undocumented and was wondering if I can join the military? I’m pretty sure … Continue reading

September 15, 2010 · Leave a comment