Legal Question in Immigration Law in Arizona
I am applying I-485 and is processing now. My husband is in illegal status. How can I get him to be legal status after my case got approval?
2 Answers from Attorneys
This depends on how he first entered the country, legally and overstayed his visa or illegally without inspection.
It's probably best to have a consulation so please feel free to contact me via e-mail or telephone.
The best of luck with your I-485. With regard to your husband: if you are granted lawful permanent residence, you can file an I-130 petition for an alien relative on his behalf. He will have to wait until a visa number becomes available before he can apply for his residency. Frankly, it will take so long, you will probably become a citizen before he obtains his green card. Then, if his I=130 is approved, and a visa number is available, all will depend on whether he entered the U.S. legally with a visa and therefore was inspected, or illegally, without any visa or entry document and without inspection. If he entered legally, no problem: If he did not enter legally, then you are looking at your husband's likely departure to his country and entry through the U.S. embassy. You really should consult with an attorney, but make certain you find a good one. Talk with people you know -- they will lead you to the attorneys worth your consultation fee. We do consults by telephone in the event you can't find anyone locally. Take care and the best of luck to you.
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