Getting A Green Card\US citizenship

[shlonx]

I heard ujo stopped. Is that true?

Sorry, yes. But they didn't stop permanently, they're just not accepting new applications at the moment. They have a certain time period in which they do  - maybe they'll tell you when to get back to them (if your'e not in a rush, that is)...

[isaaclap]

I tried calling them but they say they arent doing it anymore. If they cant help id like to know who can. Im sure UJO knows someone

[shlonx]

If you're in Brooklyn, you could try CJC, BPJCC, Nachas Healthcare, or David Greenfields office. Elsewhere, try contacting your local Councillor, or try here:

www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm

[shlonx]

You could try these guys, heimishe guys:


Frenkel, Hershkowitz & Shafran LLP

49 West 37th Street, 9th Fl.

New York, NY 10018

Tel. 212-679-4666

Fax. 212-879-5079



Don't know how much they charged, but my niece used them...

[CS91]

I used this guy: http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/179667

Highly recommend him. Smooth sailing.

[Buruch]

I used this guy http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2 and had no issues

[Buruch]

Btw, for all those wondering about leaving the country while the app is processing, generally, they'll only grant it for specific reasons - visiting family is not one of them. But if someone gets a note from a doctor saying their relative is sick etc., then they'll grant it, and one can request it to be expedited depending on the date one "must" leave the country.

[Zevi16]

Does anyone know of people that could help out whilst in Israel?

[shlonx]

Btw, for all those wondering about leaving the country while the app is processing, generally, they'll only grant it for specific reasons - visiting family is not one of them. But if someone gets a note from a doctor saying their relative is sick etc., then they'll grant it, and one can request it to be expedited depending on the date one "must" leave the country.

That is incorrect. I applied for a I-131 - an Advance Parole Document - at the same time I applied for my GC, and received it approximately two months later. This allowed me to leave the country how ever many times I wanted, and for whatever reason.
The only hitch is that when you return to the US, they take you into a side room, filled with other "suspicious" people, e.g. Arabs who they suspect of joining ISIS, and ask review your case, maybe ask a few questions. IME, this process could take from less than 10 minutes, to over an hour, depending how many people there are there and how long you'll have to wait.
Besides for this, there is no problem with leaving the country at all.

[yudamaan]

I recently married a Canadian (Im american) and want to get her the green card. Whats the fastest economical way? Thanks!

Thanks, that makes sense. Or I'll use Chaim'l's idea of saying that a job opportunity in London fell through while I was here, and I decided to stay...

I went to UJO, who did everything, even Fedexing the application to their lawyer for double-checking, and then sending it off to USCIS. They didn't charge a penny, either. If you're nit in Brooklyn, I recall  that David Greenfields office had someone that came in once a week to deal with immigration issues, but call to make sure. If not, try contacting your local community organisation or councillor, who might be able to help.

Good luck!!

I know someone who used them and they charged him 300 dollars for the process. Also I asked them back in 2012 when I applied for my g/c and I was told the same thing, I ended up doing it myself. It's not as complicated as it seems I can help out if you have any questions.

[Joe4007]

I ended up doing it myself. It's not as complicated as it seems I can help out if you have any questions.

+1

[ChAiM'l]

I know someone who used them and they charged him 300 dollars for the process. Also I asked them back in 2012 when I applied for my g/c and I was told the same thing, I ended up doing it myself. It's not as complicated as it seems I can help out if you have any questions.

They charged me $70 a couple of years back, which IIRC covered postage and other costs.

It may not be complicated, but can go wrong very easily. That is why it is good to have advice from people with (a lot of) experience. They could tell you what to expect and advise on any issues.

[CS91]

It may not be complicated, but can go wrong very easily. That is why it is good to have advice from people with (a lot of) experience. They could tell you what to expect and advise on any issues.

+1. That's also why using a lawyer can be beneficial. If something goes wrong, they'll represent you and make sure everything gets cleared up. Hiring a lawyer after the fact can be more expensive than the fee that you'd originally pay to have a lawyer do everything for you.

[Buruch]

That is incorrect. I applied for a I-131 - an Advance Parole Document - at the same time I applied for my GC, and received it approximately two months later. This allowed me to leave the country how ever many times I wanted, and for whatever reason.
The only hitch is that when you return to the US, they take you into a side room, filled with other "suspicious" people, e.g. Arabs who they suspect of joining ISIS, and ask review your case, maybe ask a few questions. IME, this process could take from less than 10 minutes, to over an hour, depending how many people there are there and how long you'll have to wait.
Besides for this, there is no problem with leaving the country at all.

You didn't contradict anything I said.

[ChAiM'l]

generally, they'll only grant it for specific reasons - visiting family is not one of them.

This allowed me to leave the country how ever many times I wanted, and for whatever reason.

=contradiction

[CS91]

=contradiction

Granting permission to leave for specific emergency reasons is before you get your advanced parole card. Once you get your advanced parole card (which you need to fill out a separate form for when sending in your application), you can come and go as you please.

[shlonx]

Oh, sorry. I must have misunderstood. On the same note, does anyone have experience with showing up to the interview lacking the original of one of the documents needed, only having a photocopy?

[CS91]

Oh, sorry. I must have misunderstood. On the same note, does anyone have experience with showing up to the interview lacking the original of one of the documents needed, only having a photocopy?

I would do everything you possibly can to get the original. Some of those interviewers can be real sticklers.

[Buruch]

Granting permission to leave for specific emergency reasons is before you get your advanced parole card. Once you get your advanced parole card (which you need to fill out a separate form for when sending in your application), you can come and go as you please.

Bingo. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

[shlonx]

But still, it only took two months for my advance parole document to arrive, so generally that would be bearable.