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Would my dad's history as an illegal alien be a reason for consular agent to deny me an immigrant visa?
Asked on Mar 21st, 2013 on Immigration - California
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My dad was an illegal alien for like 15 yrs before he was able to get a green card just recently. After he got the green card, he petitioned me f2a category. PS: he never went home in our country because he was illegal alien. Thanks in advance!
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If he is a Green Card holder, then it is your status that will be analyzed as to whether you are or are not inadmissible.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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They will know his history but if you otherwise qualify and don't lie about any questions asked then it should not be held against you since he is a PR and paid whatever penalty he needed to pay.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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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. Your dad's history as an illegal alien should not have played any part in you receiving an immigrant visa. The fact that he was able to obtain a green card indicates to me that his overstay was waived.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 1:18 AM