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This is not my ex-husband, we have divorced and he left me over a year ago. 

Hey guys...didnt think I would be back here again lol question...I am married and my husband is already in the states. He and his family have green cards, but his expired last September. He has and attorney and she is very incompetent. She was supposed to file to forms to renew his GC and just recently told him that someone in her office filled out the Asylum form on accident...she has made so many mistakes and we just want to do this on our own. So because my husband is already in the states, and been here a while, where do I start? he cant work right now or renew his license because of this attorney. We just want to go ahead and file the forms ourselves....

38 minutes ago, Going through said:

With the November and December holidays might have slowed things down a teensy bit...so just to clarify, is he filing the i-90 or the ROC at this point?

Only because it's a bit unusual to use an attorney when filing to "renew" the green card, since it's a rather straightforward application and paying the fee, which makes me think he's actually filing the i-751 (ROC)?

If it's the ROC that he filed, USCIS had posted an update on their website in mid-2018 where in part it was explained that processing times for the ROC had increased...might explain the slight delay in getting the receipt notice...presumably they have already cashed the check by now.

 

He always has the option of calling USCIS and inquiring with a L2 officer...perhaps it was already sent out and never actually delivered to him by the post office.

 

I will ask him to clarify which one he filed. I just that he said his GC expired in September, but I going to get more clarification today. 

22 hours ago, Going through said:

He would have already gone through the AOS if he's a green card holder....what he's filing is the i-90.

 

Did he get a delivery tracking number from the attorney that his application was actually delivered?  There was a case on here not too long ago where it turned out the attorney never actually sent in the paperwork to begin with.  

So it's not AOS, I was wrong. His green card expired and he and his attorney submitted paperwork to renew it. He said that he was provided with a tracking number, and it was received November 12, 2019. 

Hello. I'm trying to help a friend out and hopefully someone can give insight. My friend holds a green card and is living in the United states. The green card expired last sept, but he and his attorney have already filed to have it renewed. He has to renew his driver's license in or order for him to renew his car tag, and the tag expires at the end of this month. He has not recieved a receipt from filing for adjustment of status, and it has been almost 3 months. The attorney told him that there is nothing she can do to get a recipet, and he must wait. Does anyone know if this attorney is telling him the truth? My experience, I know that it took me and my ex husband 3 weeks to get a recipt. 

3 hours ago, Highmystic said:

There have been companies in the past who were busted for over withholding, only to send in partial monies to the IRS and pocket the difference.  Not saying this is the case but has your husband or you actually asked HR point blank  "Why?"  Others are correct that he should just print out and fill out and say "this is what I want it to be"

 

They gave him the number to corporate HR. We will be calling tomorrow 

4 hours ago, debbiedoo said:

He can claim married. he SHOULD claim married. The employer is wrong.

 

 

And this is what I thought, but he went to HR and they told him that he can only file single which makes no since because he married 

Hi all. When a non-US citizen has a green card, works and is married to a US citizen, on their W4 for their employer, are they only allowed to claim single? My husband's job told him that he can only claim single on his w4. I don't think that is fair, because he is married and taxes are taking soooooo much out of his check. Is this information accurate? 

On 9/5/2018 at 6:18 PM, Going through said:

Also keep in mind that you don't always have to send money (if you're unsure of how it will be used).  Parents, if low-income, would surely appreciate things like school supplies, clothing, etc.  in care packages you can put together.

You are right. We just sent school supplies to them 

4 minutes ago, Illiria said:

Then would my suggestion above be a viable solution? 

I will definitely look into it. Thank you 

12 hours ago, Cathi said:

You cannot adopt children when their parents are alive for the purpose of immigration to the United Sates. Period. End of story. If you don't believe those of us on this forum who know, then pay they money for an attorney to tell you the same thing. Your call.

I didn’t say i don’t belive that. I do believe that....

15 hours ago, Luckycuds said:

Jamaica did sign The Hague convention. And yes, the #2- the parents would have to give up their kids due to hardship would be the way to go IF the parents gave up their rights. Not impossible but definitely not easy. 

The parents are willing to give up rights 

13 hours ago, OlayemiLoray said:

I think OP stated she wanted the money to be used properly because if sent to the parents it will definitely be misused..OP is there anyone trustworthy you and hubby can trust and depend on in JA? You seem to have a very big heart and wanting to help out so much and I admire you for that...I am hoping you guys can find another solution to this issue...Best of luck to you!

I don’t trust any of them, that’s the sad part 

2 hours ago, missileman said:

@Roel is correct.  The adoption and bringing them to the US route is closed, so maybe there are other avenues for you to help change their environment.

Thank you. It was actually something i suggested so we wouldn’t have to send money and it not be used properly 

19 minutes ago, EmilyW said:

OP, I think people are looking out for your best interests, believe it or not.  You seem like you have a big heart and alot of love to give, and that you might be getting taken advantage of (e.g. your husband's correspondence with another woman).  

I definitely do have a big heart. Trust me, i would her those kids if he was in the picture or not. I’m not helping the others, it’s just the kids i was concerned about 

1 hour ago, Roel said:

I have a feeling this is exactly what is happening. Especially considering OPs past posts. 

 

Well you can only go off of what i have posted out of anger here. I know my situation, and I’m good. Thanks anyway 

1 hour ago, Roel said:

I have a feeling this is exactly what is happening. Especially considering OPs past posts. 

 

Thank thank you to all who have legit advice. Thank you for not being so judgmental and trying to help. 

5 minutes ago, Going through said:

If parents can provide proof of compelling reason for them to return to their home country, and they have the money to apply, they can always take a shot.

Thank you. So the kids need to show strong ties just like the adults do? Wow, i didn’t know that. What could the children possibly show, besides needing to go back for school 

5 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

I just want to add to all of the advice that is already given. If the children, are neglected and/or abused, the best (and fastest) thing to do is contact their country's protective services for children. As you now know, your options to help them are extremely limited, if any. But if they need to be removed from a toxic environment, adoption is the last thing to do. Adoption would take so much money and time (think years for the process to complete) and it would still not guarantee they would be able to immigrate to the US through you.

 

Adoptiing family to immigrate them is often asked and many soon discover that it is actually not a viable option. 

 

Thank you. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but i was thinking  with them being in the situation they are in, it would be better. They are in a very toxic environment and at an impressionable age 

3 minutes ago, Going through said:

Most airlines will not allow children of that age to board unaccompanied....a few might.  Depends on their regulations.

 

 

We would go there and ride back with them 

1 minute ago, Going through said:

It can be difficult when they are minors travelling alone, but not impossible.  All depends on ties to their home country compelling them to return after their visit.  Might have missed it in this thread but how old are they?

They are 6 and 8. 

Just now, Going through said:

The parents can help them apply for tourist visas for the kids.

How difficult is it for children to get a visa? 

2 minutes ago, CheeseMonstah said:

You could move there and be involved in their day-to-day lives, and make sure they're taken care of!

 

Nope. I will pass lol i have a good job here lol 

23 minutes ago, Sunnyland said:

OP. Be careful  you are not being used or you are gonna end up with a big headache. You can not bring/adopt kids to the US when their parents are alive. Maybe you can move with your husband to Jamaica for a while to immerse yourself in the adoption process (if that is even possible). 

Yes, trust me, i know. I am trying to find the best soulution for the . If it’s even then coming to stay for the summer. Their living situation isn’t the best, that’s all I’m saying. 

16 minutes ago, CEE53147 said:

Since you do not seem to believe the posters on the forum, you need to consult an attorney familiar with international adoptions.

 

If their parents are willing to give them up for adoption, they should do so via a Jamacian adoption agency.

Who said i didn’t believe them? Never indicated that. Just a bunch of judgmental people on here 

45 minutes ago, JayeBird said:

From what I know (suggesting I am no expert but a similar thing happened with my aunt) you and your husband could adopt his niece and nephew but what this mean is they would relinquish all ties with their biological parents.  So the kids couldn't  even file for their parents when they become of age unless you and your husband have passed (died). Adopting then would ne you guys are now their parents and 100% responsible for them. They may even have to change their last name to yours and your hus.

 

It can become very complicated. You would have to first  do the adoption process in Ja. before even thinking about bringing them over to the US.

 

Try to get a advice from a good lawyer.

Thank you! We all have the same last name, (i didn’t have the change it thank goodness lol) so that wouldn’t be the issue. But i was just trying to figure out the best option. The kids are sometimes left alone and they are only 6 and 8. I don’t like that one bit