QUESTION
How do I start fixing papers for my spouse?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2016 on Immigration - Arizona
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My husband and I been together for 8 years and married for 7. We got married in Mexico but he entered illegally, because we preferred to make a living in the U.S. He has no criminal background he is a great worker. We have two children. So can I file the I-130 by myself or do I need a lawyer?
1 ANSWER
You are not required to hire an attorney but in this case it would likely be best. Given your husband entered the United States without inspection, he will not be able to obtain a green card in the United States. He will need to pursue an immigrant visa through consular processing. He will be subject to a bar for unlawful presence but may qualify for a provisional unlawful presence waiver. You can read more about family-based immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2016 at 5:33 AM