Tucker, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Your question raises multiple important issues. The child of U.S. citizen parents already may be a U.S. citizen; if that does not apply to you, then there are limited means to lawfully enter the U.S. with the intention of becoming a Permanent Resident, and you have not identified a basis for that type of visa. If you are not a U.S. citizen, for example by being born to parents who became U.S. citizens after you were born, and if you lawfully enter the U.S. and properly apply to "adjust status" to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"), you simultaneously may apply for an Employment Authorization Document (an "EAD" or "work permit") that would authorize you to be employed in the U.S. while your adjustment of status application remains pending. Especially in light of the complications raised by these circumstances, it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about you and your family, could advise you about eligibilities, options and strategies and represent you in the application process. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

No, there is no visa category by which an uncle may petition for a niece, regardless of whether the uncle is a Permanent Resident or even a U.S. citizen. It would be wise to consult with an immigration attorney to explore whether there may be other options for achieving the immigration-goals of the niece. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

You will have to re-apply and pay the entire fee, again. The fact that you never registered for the draft may disqualify you depending upon the facts. You should be careful about that date when you reply, again. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney like our office before you apply.