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Odessa Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Maney Gordon Zeller, P.A.

4.7
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  • Serving Odessa, FL and Pasco County, Florida

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Befeler Law Firm, P.A.

4.9
66 Reviews

  • Serving Odessa, FL and Pasco County, Florida

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Adjustment of Status After an Overstay

Stephen Arnold Black
Answered by attorney Stephen Arnold Black
Immigration lawyer at The Law Office of Stephen A. Black
Based on your facts, I don't think you would be inadmissible due to the overstay and thus not be required to file a waiver so I see no problem there. As far as applying to enter the USA on a tourist visa and then adjusting status, that is preconceived intent and is illegal. Why? because you are stating that your intent is just to visit but your real intent is to remain permanently. I suggest that you do everything honestly and go through the spousal visa route. When you guys filed the i130 did you put down that you are living outside the USA? Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. 
Based on your facts, I don't think you would be inadmissible due to the overstay and thus not be required to file a waiver so I see no problem there. As far as applying to enter the USA on a tourist visa and then adjusting status, that is preconceived intent and is illegal. Why? because you are stating that your intent is just to visit but your real intent is to remain permanently. I suggest that you do everything honestly and go through the spousal visa route. When you guys filed the i130 did you put down that you are living outside the USA? Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. 
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Whom can I speak to about my eligibility to apply for asylum?

David Troy Cox
Answered by attorney David Troy Cox
Immigration lawyer at CoxEsq, PC
Your fear of being caught up in random violence is not grounds for asylum.  If you fear you will be persecuted because of your political beliefs (or some other personal reason), particularly if you have been persecuted in the past for this, then you may be eligible for asylum.  I would be happy to talk to you on the phone about this if you want to call me (my number is listed in my profile on this site).
Your fear of being caught up in random violence is not grounds for asylum.  If you fear you will be persecuted because of your political beliefs (or some other personal reason), particularly if you have been persecuted in the past for this, then you may be eligible for asylum.  I would be happy to talk to you on the phone about this if you want to call me (my number is listed in my profile on this site).
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How long is the waiting period for withdrawing an I-130 visa petition?

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Answered by attorney William D. Fong (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Fong Ilagan
There is no waiting period to re-apply after withdrawal. The case will be matched with the previous filing, so why are you re-filing?
There is no waiting period to re-apply after withdrawal. The case will be matched with the previous filing, so why are you re-filing?