Nevada Immigration Legal Questions

If you were apprehended at the border and paroled into the US as an arriving alien, I suggest before you file any marriage paperwork with CIS, you should speak with your attorney (if you do not have an attorney, hire one right away) There are two separate categories of parolees and whether you are eligible to adjust depends on the particular class of your parole.... Read More

If he entered the US unlawfully, under the current immigration laws, even if he is married to a US citizen and financially the bread winner of the family he is not eligible to legalize his status within the US. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.... Read More

You could ask yourself whether this man is dear enough to you that you would marry him. If he entered the U.S. legally, with a visa, and now became your husband, you would be able to file an immigrant petition for him Provided that: a) your husband-to-be has no criminal record, and was not ever in trouble with the immigration authorities; b) your marriage is real, not just to "get him papers"; c) you have income over $19.5K a year or have a co-sponsor who would sign an affidavit of support for your husband; and d) all the paperwork is done right, - then he should have work permit card in about 90 days, and a green card in about 8-10 months.... Read More

You seem to be eligible to apply for a U status; the police would have to certify your case and sign off on the fact that you were in fact helpful (you called the police, described what you saw, and tried to assist the police as best you could). I think that, since you were the victim of these crimes and you reported them, you have a good chance.... Read More

They are two separate processes. The first is the I-130 processing and that can take anywhere from 4-12 months. However, for this preference category, spouse of a green card holder, even if the I-130 is approved, a visa cannot be issued unless and until the priority date is current. You can check the priority date processing on the visa bulletin, published monthly by the US Dept of State.... Read More

There are two questions there. If he entered lawfully and you are a USC applying for his green card, DHS will overlook his overstay and allow him to apply for a green card in the US. Work permission is not granted during this time. He needs to apply for his green card and can ask for a work permit then.... Read More