QUESTION
Does bankruptcy affect immigration in any way?
Asked on May 25th, 2011 on Bankruptcy - California
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I am a recent became US Citizen and I would like to apply for immigration for my parents and siblings who are overseas. If I file bankruptcy, does that affect my ability to apply for them in any stage? I know my parents should be able to get an immigrants visa within 6 months to one year. Thank you very much.
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hayward, CA
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Carballo Law Offices
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No.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Bellevue, WA
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Dearbonn Law Offices PLLC
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No. it does not. you only have to show that you are a legal resident by providing your social security card and /or drivers license to the trustee at the time of your creditors meeting.
Answered on Jun 01st, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Atlanta, GA
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No. Filing for bankruptcy does not affect immigration status. If you are sponsoring a family member you will have to show proof of income in the form of pay stubs and tax returns. Bankruptcy however does not affect that process.
Answered on May 27th, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Concord, CA
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Section 525 of the bankruptcy code is an ant-discrimination provision that will help you. In other words, immigration status will not be determined by filing bankruptcy.
Answered on May 27th, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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I have asked several immigration attorneys whether having filed for bankruptcy protection impacts immigration transactions and was assured that it does not. Not being able to make your debt payments as they come due, however, may impact your ability to sponsor your relatives. Since bankruptcy discharges your debts, there may be situations in which filing for a bankruptcy discharge should precede application to sponsor a relative in an immigration transaction.
Answered on May 26th, 2011 at 9:59 AM