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8 legal questions have been posted about citizenship by real users in Florida. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include immigration, asylum, and green cards. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
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My spouse son want to petition for him should he marry me before or after his petition which time will be shorter for me to be with him?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
A US citizen can sponsor his stepmother if the marriage between the stepsons father and his stepmother occurred before the stepson reached 18 years of age. If this did not happen, then the stepson can sponsor his father, and then once the father obtains lawful residency, he can sponsor his wife. ... Read More
A US citizen can sponsor his stepmother if the marriage between the stepsons father and his stepmother occurred before the stepson reached 18 years... Read More

i married an american citizen , how can i get permenent statis in the USA?

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Hello a person who enters the United States with permission and thereafter marries a US citizen can acquire a green card by filing the necessary forms and documents with the government. The process takes roughly 13 months, and ends in a marriage interview. If The alien has no grounds of inadmissibility like criminal convictions or past immigration violations etc., and the officer is satisfied that the marriage is legitimate, the alien will get a green card.... Read More
Hello a person who enters the United States with permission and thereafter marries a US citizen can acquire a green card by filing the necessary... Read More

I-94 expired in 2017.

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you entered the United States legally on a tourist visa and you married a US citizen, you can apply for your green card now as long as no grounds of inadmissibility exist, and despite your overstay. Consider working with an attorney to represent you. Some of us are affordable. 
If you entered the United States legally on a tourist visa and you married a US citizen, you can apply for your green card now as long as no grounds... Read More

Asking to bring a spouse and her son to United States

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
As a US citizen you can sponsor your wife and your step children if the step child was less than 18 at the time of your marriage. Since he is 28 you may not sponsor him as your stepson. Discuss your case with counsel here in Florida for representation. 
As a US citizen you can sponsor your wife and your step children if the step child was less than 18 at the time of your marriage. Since he is 28 you... Read More

Hey i am gettin married to my spouse on july in trinidad how long would it take before i go to the usa ?? He is a citizen

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
After marriage you need to apply for a spousal visa. Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. It can take up to a year so start the process as soon as possible.
After marriage you need to apply for a spousal visa. Retain counsel here in Florida for representation. It can take up to a year so start the process... Read More

Does Australian get us green card?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
You should schedule a phone consultation with counsel who will go over all your options. 
You should schedule a phone consultation with counsel who will go over all your options. 

Hello. I have been with my boyfriend 10 years living in CR. We have 2 children together. Which visa is best to take him to the states. He is from Pana

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
If you are living in CR, your boyfriend can process for his Green card at the Consulate there and then he can gain lawful permanant residence. Retain Immigration counsel for your case so that it is done without any snags. 
If you are living in CR, your boyfriend can process for his Green card at the Consulate there and then he can gain lawful permanant residence. Retain... Read More

my mother 85 years a usa national - can she apply for me and my family - i am son age 52

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Citizenship
Is your mom a US Citizen? If so you may qualify for US citizenship depending on how mom acquired it. But if you’re not a US citizen based on deriving that status from mom, the she could sponsor you but it would be a long wait to get a visa. You should discuss all the facts with counsel to determine how to proceed.... Read More
Is your mom a US Citizen? If so you may qualify for US citizenship depending on how mom acquired it. But if you’re not a US citizen based on... Read More
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