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What forms do I fill out and how long would the process take for him to get his green card?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Phong Thanh Tran, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
If your husband entered the country legally (with inspection), even though he eventually fell out of status, you can petition for him on form I-130 and he can apply for adjustment of status on form I-485 concurrently. The instructions for the forms will tell you exactly what additional forms and documents are required. It's presently taking about 4-6 months for the paperwork to be processed before he will be scheduled for an interview at the nearest local USCIS office.... Read Answer
If your husband entered the country legally (with inspection), even though he eventually fell out of status, you can petition for him on form I-130... Read Answer

How do I go about marrying my non US citizen girlfriend?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Fakhrudeen Hussain (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
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You can go to the local court house and get marriage license and then register your marriage, after that you can apply for her to become a Green Card holder
You can go to the local court house and get marriage license and then register your marriage, after that you can apply for her to become a Green... Read Answer

Can I apply V-1/V-2 or V-3 visa for my daughter?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Lana Vladimirovna Kurilova Rich (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Unfortunately, your daughter is not eligible. This visa is for those who have been waiting apart for a very long time. Here is the eligibility criteria: Eligibility Criteria If you are a permanent resident (green card holder), your spouse, child (unmarried and under 21), or the child of your spouse (your step-child) may be eligible for a V visa if you filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your family member on or before December 21, 2000. This includes children (unmarried and under 21) listed on the petition. The family member has been waiting at least 3 years since you filed the Form I-130. The immigrant visa is not available on an approved Form I-130 petition OR the application to adjust status is pending OR the petition for an immigrant visa is pending. Practically, the V visa is currently not available to spouses and minor children of LPRs who have applied after.... Read Answer
Unfortunately, your daughter is not eligible. This visa is for those who have been waiting apart for a very long time. Here is the eligibility... Read Answer

How do I file for a green card and how much does it cost?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Given the manner of your entry into the United States as a K-1 visa entrant, and your current situation, you should not attempt to undertake the process on your own, but must instead consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Given the manner of your entry into the United States as a K-1 visa entrant, and your current situation, you should not attempt to undertake the... Read Answer

How do I file for a green card and how much does it cost?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You cannot file on your own as a spouse of a US citizen. You have to file with your husband and he would have to be very much a part of the interview with USCIS otherwise you will not get your green card. You should reconcile with him first if you plan to file it this way.
You cannot file on your own as a spouse of a US citizen. You have to file with your husband and he would have to be very much a part of the... Read Answer

How do I file for a green card and how much does it cost?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Fakhrudeen Hussain (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
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If you came on a K1, You have to file for Green Card based on marriage to your husband.
If you came on a K1, You have to file for Green Card based on marriage to your husband.

Can you still renew a green card that has been expired since 1995 without facing deportation?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You may not need to re-file another green card e.
You may not need to re-file another green card e.

How do I go about marrying my girlfriend who is a non US citizen?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You get married and then you petition for her permanent residence (green card) on the basis of the marriage to a US citizen. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
You get married and then you petition for her permanent residence (green card) on the basis of the marriage to a US citizen. Please let me know if... Read Answer

How do I go about marrying my girlfriend who is a non US citizen?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Richard Stephan Kolomejec (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You can marry her and apply for her green card. The entire process takes about 3 months from start to finish. You should consult with an experience immigration attorney before getting married.
You can marry her and apply for her green card. The entire process takes about 3 months from start to finish. You should consult with an experience... Read Answer

How do I go about marrying my girlfriend who is a non US citizen?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Rebecca T White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
If she is here now on a student visa, and the two of you decide to marry, you may marry and file an immigrant visa petition and adjustment of status application.
If she is here now on a student visa, and the two of you decide to marry, you may marry and file an immigrant visa petition and adjustment of status... Read Answer

Is it true that my fiancรฉ is ineligible to come to the US with me because of returning after deportation?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.... Read Answer
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that... Read Answer

Why does her visa got declined and how do I get her to the US?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Visitor's visas are hard to get especially for someone who fits the profile of having immigrant intent. You can try to have her apply for the visa again with more documentation to try to overcome the immigrant intent.
Visitor's visas are hard to get especially for someone who fits the profile of having immigrant intent. You can try to have her apply for the visa... Read Answer

Why does her visa got declined and how do I get her to the US?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You need to find out first the factual basis for the Consular officer's denial decision. Ask her to send you the visa refusal work sheet she was provided after the denial. The refusal work sheet will include the legal basis for the denial. And unless the refusal was with prejudice, she can re apply again if she can produce documentation to overcome the grounds of denial.... Read Answer
You need to find out first the factual basis for the Consular officer's denial decision. Ask her to send you the visa refusal work sheet she was... Read Answer

How long does it take for the USCIS process a vawa I485?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Adebola O. Asekun (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Your adjustment application will probably be sent to the local office for conduct of your status interview. I suggest that you schedule an InfoPass at your local CIS office.
Your adjustment application will probably be sent to the local office for conduct of your status interview. I suggest that you schedule an InfoPass... Read Answer
There is insufficient information with which to formulate an appropriate answer.  You provide no information regarding a prior deportation.  I would need to know whether in fact it was a deportation, as opposed to voluntary departure, when it occurred, what the circumstances were surrounding it and how and when you reentered the US.  With that information I may be ablt to provide an answer to you. Regards, Jan Joseph Bejar, Esq. For: JAN JOSEPH BEJAR, A Professional Law Corporation... Read Answer
There is insufficient information with which to formulate an appropriate answer.  You provide no information regarding a prior... Read Answer

Should I use form I-134 or I-864 if I want to invite my fiance but do not have enough funds?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
You would need to submit I-134 for a fiance visa petition but if you do not have sufficient funds you would need to get a joint sponsor to sign the affidavit of support and provide their financials for the petition. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.... Read Answer
You would need to submit I-134 for a fiance visa petition but if you do not have sufficient funds you would need to get a joint sponsor to sign the... Read Answer

Can I process my green card without leaving the country?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
It is going to take a very long time through your father and even longer through your siblings. You can have them petition for you but you can remain in the US ONLY if you have another valid non-immigrant status to do so; you cannot remain here without status because if you do, even when the priority date becomes current you will not be eligible to immigrate if you were in the US unlawfully.... Read Answer
It is going to take a very long time through your father and even longer through your siblings. You can have them petition for you but you can... Read Answer