QUESTION
What should I do to adjust my status to a permanent resident?
Asked on Nov 28th, 2012 on Immigration - Ohio
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I’m here legally and I’m married to a citizen. I am pregnant and I just need to know what to do from here.
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It is pretty simply, hire an immigration attorney.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2013 at 6:09 AM
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Law Office of Jeffrey Lisnow
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Call an experienced Immigration Attorney to go over your options.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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Wren & Gateways Law Group, LLC
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If you wish to stay in the United States, you should consult an immigration attorney to discuss the process of becoming a permanent resident. Since you're currently legal, how you handle the process will depend on your goals and your current status. Good luck!
Answered on Nov 30th, 2012 at 3:23 AM
Rebecca T White
I strongly suggest you and your husband consult with an immigration attorney, at least for a consultation and then review of any filings prior to filing.
Answered on Nov 30th, 2012 at 3:23 AM
You need to have your spouse petition for your permanent residence and at the same time you also submit your application to adjust status to permanent residence. Thank you,
Answered on Nov 30th, 2012 at 3:22 AM
Thomas J. Rosser
You should seek professional counsel from a firm such as ours to prepare and present the multiple concurrent spousal petitions (family-based A/S) which will allow you to seek permanent resident status (LPR) based upon your initial "lawful entry" and your marriage to a US citizen. The process will generally take over a year to complete, but in the interim you can receive both work authorization and advance parole to be able to travel prior to the receipt of your I-551 "green card" as the immediate relative spouse of a US citizen.
Answered on Nov 30th, 2012 at 3:21 AM
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Your USC spouse should file an I-130 petition and you should file an I-485 application at the same time. The www.uscis.gov website has the forms and instructions.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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Richard S. Kolomejec
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You should immediately file to adjust your status in the US. The entire process takes about 3 months from start to finish. You should also consult an experienced immigration attorney!
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Have your spouse file the I-130 and you the I-485 at the same time.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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Alexander R. Folk, Attorney at Law
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You need to seek an adjustment of status. You would be advised to seek out an immigration attorney directly.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 9:02 PM