U4U married American. Is there a service that can go over the I-485, I-130, and I-864?

[Schumacher713 0]

I married a Ukrainian and she is came under the U4U.  I filled out the applications for her and her daughter.  Already did the I-693 with a doctor.  Local immigration lawyers can't see anyone for over a month.  Is there a service that can just review them for mistakes?

[OldUser 8,812]

You need to make sure she can adjust.

There's been a lot of changes in immigration recently.

Here's related news article

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-pauses-immigration-applications-for-certain-migrants-welcomed-under-biden/

 

Reviewing the forms isn't something lawyers typically do.

You hire them to represent you for the entire case.

It's very unlikely you can pay a consult fee of $200 (or whatever it is) and get all of your forms checked.

A lawyer would want few thousand dollars and handle case from start to finish.

 

Having said that, you may want to try Visame Journey partners - https://www.visajourney.com/partners/

 

But again, make sure you get proper legal analysis before attempting to adjust.

Edited Saturday at 01:12 AM by OldUser

[Boiler 46,776]

Immigration Law is Federal so no need to look just locally.

 

For most cases that is what a Lawyer, well usually an assistant, does check the information you have supplied.

 

Suggestion that they have paused processing HP cases, not sure if that is true, but then she would lose the many benefits HP has.

[Schumacher713 0]

Is there an online lawyer that people recommend here?

[Schumacher713 0]

If she can't adjust I mine as well start looking to move to Europe.  She has 16 months left on her U4U and there is no way Trump renews it.  I guess it is impossible for her to stay here.  I will look to move this summer.  Not even sure I want my kid to grow up in this country anyways.

 

"This effectively freezes their ability to move into another legal status," said Lynden Melmed, who served as the top lawyer at USCIS during the administration of former President George W. Bush and now works as a partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. "In the interim, they would remain susceptible to removal from the country if the government terminates their parole status."

Edited Saturday at 01:59 AM by Schumacher713

[Boiler 46,776]

No shortage of Lawyers

 

Here is one https://hackinglawpractice.com/

 

Where in Europe, you have Citizenship there?

[Schumacher713 0]

The statement "u4u can't move to another status" is partially correct, depending on the timing and context. Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) parolees, like those who have come to the US through the U4U program, are technically not allowed to directly switch to another non-immigrant status like student or work visas without going through a consular application process abroad. However, they can apply for other lawful statuses like TPS or asylum, and upon approval, they can transition to other forms of legal status. 

 

Elaboration:

• No direct change of status: U4U parolees, a temporary form of entry, are not considered a lawful immigration status themselves. Therefore, they cannot simply "change" to another non-immigrant status while remaining in the US. 
   
• Paths to other statuses: U4U parolees can apply for other forms of immigration relief, such as TPS (Temporary Protected Status) or asylum. 
   
• TPS: If approved for TPS, individuals can adjust to a green card through I-485. 
   
• Asylum: If granted asylum, individuals can apply for a green card after one year. 
   
• Suspension of applications: As of January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended processing for certain immigration applications filed by individuals who arrived in the US through sponsorship programs, including U4U. This means that while USCIS officers can still work on applications already filed, they are not allowed to approve any decisions. 
   
• Risk of removal: If an U4U parolee's parole period expires and they do not have another lawful status, they could be subject to removal from the country. 
   
• Consulting an attorney: It's crucial for individuals to consult with an immigration attorney to understand the best course of action for their specific situation and explore all available options. 

[Boiler 46,776]

You are looking to adjust not change, I do not know what the future would be, I do know that this applications take time whatever and not sure why you would not file, well if you are not moving.