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Can Stepfather Sponsor me to get my U.S Permanent Residency?

Asked on Apr 04th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I am 17 years old. My mom is planning on marrying my stepdad during this year because he's trying to help me get my residency before I turn 18.
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Yes, as long are your mother and step father get married before you turn 18 years he can petition you. If he is a U.S. citizen and you were admitted and inspected then you can file for adjustment of status in the US. If you were not admitted and inspected then you will have to visa process outside the U.S. If this is the case you need to see an immigration attorney to advise you how to avoid triggering the 3 or 10 year bar to returning to the US.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2011 at 8:49 AM

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