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You will have to wait another 6 years (a few months longer if the son gets married); and there is nothing that could be done to shorten the process. ... Read Answer
If your husband has returned to the United States after a prior deportation, he is likely subject to s.241(a)(5) INA (Reinstatement) That is, if he... Read Answer
You should speak candidly to an immigration attorney, (more specifically a crimmigration attorney) before you file for citizenship. Since some of the... Read Answer
Your overstays in Europe are not of consequence for entry to the US.
If he qualifies for the DACA, you can certainly apply for that.
IF you are subject to the 2 year home residency requirement, you will not be able to change status or adjust status unless and until you either... Read Answer
If he can enter the US with a visa (visitor's) then you can get married in the US. Otherwise, if he does not get a visa, you will have to get... Read Answer
You cannot get out of it, unfortunately. But it also does not mean that you are supporting them. You are only on the hook, so to speak, for any... Read Answer
It would be better if you get a H-4 visa as the spouse of a H-1B holder.
No, you should be fine. If you get your green card on the basis of marriage to a US citizen, any unlawful presence or unlawful employment is... Read Answer
All immigration questions involve complex, fact intensive application of a huge set of laws and exceptions. You need to communicate in person with an... Read Answer
Yes, you can marry in any state in the United States. Marriages entered to in any state in United States including the Dist. of Columbia is... Read Answer
You can likely file an immigrant visa and adjustment application for her, but you will need to review timing to see if it truly makes sense, or if... Read Answer
What are you asking?
It depends on what basis you are filing for the green card and whether your husband is eligible. If he is, there is no reason to do a DACA filing.
Your mother has a complicated case. Hire an attorney.
you will be asked to file for the waiver at the time of the visa interview if you are subject to the bar.
Nothing new yet, but Obama is talking about immigration reform. There is a possibility that there will be new laws giving illegal aliens legal... Read Answer
If you're already working with a lawyer, that person is the best person to ask. They already know the details of your situation and can most likely... Read Answer
If you bring in cash, make sure you declare it. If the China government allow you to transfer the money, consider using a wire transfer or discuss... Read Answer
Two issues in your case are namely that your spouse entered US without inspection and so, this may hinder his ability to adjust status, especially if... Read Answer
Yes, your criminal history should not affect your ability to legalize your husband. Only your husband's criminal history matters. I suggest that... Read Answer
All Immigration questions are very fact intensive, and no easy answer can be given to your question without meeting with you in person and delving... Read Answer
You are not responsible for any obligation that you did not sign or otherwise agree to pay. In other words, the fact that you are married does... Read Answer
You will need to review this with an attorney. In some situations you will, in others you won't.