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Can I apply for a green card or residency visa for my wife?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I am 27 years old and married a woman on June 12, 2011. My wife has an 8 month old baby girl with a former boyfriend. Can I apply for a green card or a residency visa for both of them?
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It depends on her manner of entry and a lot of other things.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 3:12 AM
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If you are a US citizen, you can file an I-130 visa petition for your wife. Whether she can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment to lawful residency depends on her background.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Generally, if she entered legally into the U.S., then yes, you can file for her adjustment of status without her leaving. Before you file any documents, please consult with an experienced immigration lawyer.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:11 AM
You can petition for your wife and her child at any time if you are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. However, they will only be eligible to apply for resident status from within the U.S. if they entered the country lawfully. More information is needed to give a detailed answer. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney for a complete assessment of the matter.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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If you are US citizen; if your wife entered the US legally or if she is outside of the US and is not subject to the 3 or 10 year bar. Then you can petition for her and her child. if you are permanent resident, you can also petition them but it will take about 3 years.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2011 at 6:45 PM