QUESTION
How long will it take for a permanent resident to fix my papers if he starts the process to become a US citizen as well?
Asked on Oct 28th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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My husband is a permanent resident and he plans on becoming a US citizen to fix my papers at the same time. I've lived here since I was nine years old. When I graduated from high school, I started working with fake papers. Will that affect me?
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If you entered the US unlawfully, under the current immigration laws, you will not be able to legalize your status within the US even if your spouse is a US citizen. You would need to go back to your home country to consular process for an immigrant visa but as soon as you depart the US, you will automatically trigger a 10 year bar to reentry, which can only be waived by a showing of extreme hardship to a US citizen spouse, which is usually fairly difficult.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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It is unclear as to what you mean by "fix your papers". If you mean that you want to adjust your status to legal documented, then your husband can file the requisite I-130 petition for your benefit once he becomes a US citizen.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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It depends in the fake papers and to whom it was given. it an take years to process if the petitioner is a resident. However, once he becomes a citizen it is possible to have a green card between 6 months and a 1 1/2 years depending if you have to process abroad or not.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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If you entered with a visa your husband should be able to sponsor your visa in less than six months once he is a citizen.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 10:08 AM
I recommend that you consult with a good immigration attorney to completely review your circumstances to see what options you have for a green based on marriage to your husband and other options - deferred action?
Answered on Oct 30th, 2012 at 10:08 AM