Asked on Sep 21st, 2014 on Immigration - California
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Hello my question is very simple my boyfriend just got a work permit with the dream act bill that passed The DACA by marrying him would I be able to get the same thing? Or will immigration reform bill be a better option for me if and when it passes.
Marrying an individual who has qualified for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will not allow you to obtain a work permit or any other benefit to which your boyfriend is entitled. DACA is individual oriented and does not have dependents. If your final choice is between marrying your boyfriend to obtain benefits from his DACA status and waiting for comprehensive immigration reform, you would be best off waiting for the latter. You may of course have other possible relief, and you should visit an immigration lawyer if you wish to go over any other available options.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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