QUESTION
How can I help my boyfriend to adjust his status?
Asked on Sep 29th, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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How can I help my boyfriend to adjust his status. He's overstayed tourist visa and we have 3 kids.
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Law Offices of Peter Y. Qiu
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You can retain a lawyer therefor.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 1:19 AM
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Fong Ilagan
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You cannot unless you get married and petition for him.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
You can concurrently file for his petition and application for adjustment of status.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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Richard S. Kolomejec
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You can apply for adjustment of status in the U.S. The entire process only takes about 3 months.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2011 at 2:05 AM
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If you are US citizen, you can file I-130 petition and he should be able to adjust.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 11:15 PM
There are no immigration-related visa categories for boyfriends/girlfriends. If you and your boyfriend were to become married, in a bona fide marriage, it may be possible for you to sponsor your husband for Lawful Permanent Resident status (to get a "Green Card"). Generally, a U.S. citizen may apply for her husband to adjust status in the U.S. to become a Permanent Resident even though he overstayed a visitor's visa and even if he may have worked without authorization. It would be wise to engage an immigration attorney to review all the details and circumstances in order to assess eligibilities, options and strategies.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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If you are a USC then you can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) along with an Petition for Alien Relative (I765). You will also need forms G325, I765, I864, pictures, proof of income, birth-certificate, proof of citizenship, and proof of marriage.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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If you are a U.S. citizen and marry your boyfriend, you can file a visa petition for him. Whether or not he can apply for permanent residency without going home will depend on how he last entered the U.S. He should consult with an immigration attorney.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
The only way would be a bone fide marriage to a U.S. citizen if he cannot leave the U.S.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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If you are a US citizen, you can marry him and file the paperwork. It is complicated and best if completed by an attorney.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2011 at 10:34 AM