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Can our daughters husband legalize her immigration status?
Asked on Apr 23rd, 2011 on Immigration - Tennessee
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My daughter is 17 years old and married to an American citizen. Her husband is 18 years old, would he be able to put in the paper work to legalize her status in the U.S? Would her age interfere with the process?
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The husband can file for his wife. If she entered legally (with visa and passport), the paperwork could be done without having to get out of the US. If she entered without paper, she may have to do the paper in two steps, one step being done outside the US. Be aware that anyone in the US without permission to be here is cumulating illegal presence. Any Unlawful presence start after age 18. Make sure your daughter consults an attorney (not a notario or a consultant) about this issue. Good luck.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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As long as her husband is 18 years old he can petition his wife and also sign the Affidavit of Support. Her age does not matter has long as her marriage was legal given her age. That is based on the law of the state she resided in when she got married.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2011 at 1:28 PM
William C. Gosnell
He should file an i-130 and get her a visa.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2011 at 8:58 AM