QUESTION
How long would it take for my US citizen husband to fix my papers?
Asked on Dec 27th, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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We are legally married and have a daughter. I was brought into the country when I was 3 years old and now I am 22. I have lived here all my life and studied here. We want to know which steps to take for this process?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving New York, NY
Partner at
Oltarsh & Associates, P.C.
Do you have proof of your entry? To obtain adjustment of status in the U.S. you must have proof of legal entry.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
Partner at
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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I would need to review your case in full to properly advise you. Do you have a criminal record? Did you enter the U.S. with a visa and overstay or did you enter without documentation? Did you ever claim to be a U.S. citizen? Have you returned to your home country after getting here? Has anyone ever filed papers for you or for your parents? Are your parents or grandparents U.S. citizens or permanent residents? Are you married to someone in one of the military branches? Were you ever deported (removed) from the U.S.? If yes, did you subsequently reenter? The answers to these and follow up questions will tell me whether you are eligible to file for permanent residency in the U.S. or will need to return home and process for an immigrant visa and whether a waiver will be required. If a waiver is required, the process is complex to determine the strength of your case and likelihood of success.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2011 at 9:54 PM
If you are here in the U.S. illegally, you may or may not be able to apply for green card. We'll need to know the background of your case to advise you on the next steps.
Answered on Dec 29th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
You need to begin with an I-130 petition, but first consult with an immigration lawyer to see if you're eligible for adjustment or whether you will have to go through consular processing.
Answered on Dec 29th, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
at
Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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It takes about 1 1/2 years for Mexico but you need to apply for a waiver to waive a 10 year bar.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Leon Wildes
Residence can be achieved in 5 to 6 months if properly done.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 7:39 PM