US Immigration from Ukraine

Hi:

Hope this is the right forum for the question. My MIL has her interview soon for adjustment of status. She came under U4U, if that matters. She does not speak English. We are taking someone that is not a certified translator, but has done this at our local USCIS field office (Montgomery, AL). From what I understand, the lawyer explained to us that usually they do not allow the petitioner (my wife) to go and be present at the interview.

Question: What are the rules for interpreters? The notice says they have to be proficient in English and Russian (our case) and certify that the translation is complete and accurate. Do they have to have some sort of certification? Credentials? or else? Has someone had experience doing this. This is someone my wife befriended in a charity event for Ukrainian bake Sale. I am not doubting she has helped others, just don't want to take my chances and my MIL will be there w/o proper translator or help. Other than not speaking English, she is elderly 74yo and has doesn't have a clue the importance of this interview. There are no available local translators in the area, that I could find either. Interview is in 3.5 weeks.

Thanks for any suggestions and comments.

Hello,

My nephew is Ukrainian and my wife and I want to take him to Montreal, and possibly Toronto and Niagara Falls (CA side). We helped him apply for a visitor visa in mid July, and he went to his biometrics in the beginning of August. The Visit Canada website stated that it takes about 34 days for processing. It has been 2 months and I'm wondering what is the best method to ask about how much longer it would take. Basically, if there is a phone number or email, or even an office near Boston (we can travel to New York, if needed) for us to call/email/visit.

Hi!

Is it necessary to re-new the green card of a K1 visa holder (still married)? It expires after 2 years and can only apply for naturalization after 3 years.

Prior to filing we want to make sure about a few things down the road. One main issue is change of status. It's unclear how this process will proceed from U4U residence?

Our intent will be the spousal process. Is it permitted to file for this while she's here as U4U, filing from the US? (Her in US)? It would be very helpful to use her income also as part of process. We're just unclear if that's possible while she's here as a refugee?

I understand this can be 2yrs down the road but probably preferred sooner. Apologies if I misunderstood but it's unclear to me

Thank You Very Much!!

Hello All,

I'm putting together everything to sponsor my wife/child. We're still unsure of Spousal or U4U, although probably U4U.

I'm wondering about my background check. My understanding is the only real disqualifiers are those involving others(kidnapping, human trafficking, sex crimes). Unfortunately, I do have a spotted record. I have 2 crimes on my record. First is false statement on firearms application and the other is a drug possession with intent(anxiety meds I had without script). The first was <12 years ago and the other nearly 5.

Do these rise to the level of disqualification? I'm a good person, well educated, good home and family, just made mistakes.

I understand it's a case by case basis? However if I need a Co-sponser better I know now.

Thank you.

PS: Please don't think less of me or that I'm a criminal type. Just a good person made bad decisions during times of mental health crisis(Documented health issue)

Thank You All Very Much