Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

can a 18 yrs old make a petition for legal residence to his wife?

i have a friend that came from Dominican republic in 2001. now she has a boyfriend n his a USA citizen. shes also expecting a baby from him so therefore they thinking on getting married soon. can he being 18 make the petition for legal residence to her after dey get married . or he has to be 21 to make that petition? does expecting a baby makes a difference?


Asked on 5/16/09, 9:23 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: can a 18 yrs old make a petition for legal residence to his wife?

This matter is complex and you should not try to do it yourself so you should get an attorney to discuss your options. If you are located in Southern California, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.

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Answered on 5/22/09, 2:39 pm
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: can a 18 yrs old make a petition for legal residence to his wife?

18 would be fine although he'll need a joint-sponsor if he does not make enough income.

You may find comprehensive information on spouse-based visas here:

http://www.msclaw.com

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Answered on 5/18/09, 3:39 am
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: can a 18 yrs old make a petition for legal residence to his wife?

Dear Inquirer:

Yes, an 18 year old may petition his or her spouse. Expecting a baby does not change the analysis.

I recommend that you email [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 5/18/09, 7:36 pm


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