Cape May Court House, NJ Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

You may be able to file a VAWA application and remove the condition to get your permanent resident card. More facts are needed. Discuss with counsel anywhere in the USA about possible contingency fee representation. 

The last action rule generally has to do with approvals and not denials. If you are already approved for a change of status on your H-1B, an L-2 denial should have no effect since you are already holding a valid legal status. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

You will first have to file a Petition for an Immigrant family member on Form I-130. Later, you can file for an Adjustment of Status in the U.S. on Form I-485 if the family member is in the U.S. (and in status). Alternatively, your family member may be able to process for the green card at the U.S. Consulate. Please note that the process for sponsoring a member of the family has many nuances and we encourage you to consider hiring a qualified immigration lawyer or attorney with regard to this matter. One particular nuance has to do with the planning or filing of the Affidavit of Support Form and package.