Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I am 24 years old. I came to the United States illigaly when i was 3 or 4 years old. My father filed paperwork to get my brother and I , to become United States citizens back in 4/25/2001. I am not sure the number or name of the form he filed but i know it had to do with my older half sister. she was to be the sponser? for us. Our father doesnt know what happend but he says he never got an answer back from immigration. Is there anyway to find out what happend ? I have been married to a U.S. marine for two years now. We want to file for my citizenship but I dont want to have to go back to Mexico to ask for a pardon. Is there any way around that? I have a two year old and a three month old. thanks


Asked on 7/19/10, 2:50 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Medina Law Office of Charles Medina

You should first find out what happend to your father's petition back to April 2001. You might do a FOIA request with USCIS. Also, your spouse may file an I-130 immigrant petition for you. We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 6:04 pm
Steve Kim Law Office Of Steve H. Kim

You may be eligible to adjust under 245(i) if in fact you were a beneficiary of an immigration visa petition and it was filed on or before April 30, 2001. The petition must be "properly filed" and "approvable when filed". In order to determine whether you may benefit from 245(i), I highly recommend you consult with an immigration attorney experienced with such matters.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 6:06 pm
Ricardo Vidal Law Offices of Ricardo Vidal, P.A.

You may be able to pay a penalty and adjust your status to permanent residence ("green card") without having to leave the U.S. Please call our offices for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 7:29 pm
Philip Eichorn Hammond Law Group

There are special programs for spouses of military personnel for which you appear eligible. Please retain counsel who is experienced in handling such matters. Additionally, your case file from immigration should be pulled prior to engaging in any course of action with USCIS. Finally, you may be eligible for 245(i) and adjustment. Please do not engage in any course of action with USCIS prior to retaining counsel.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 4:16 am


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