Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

adjustment of status for immigrants with unlawful presence status

Hi,

I am wondering about prez-gonzalez vs Ashcroft cas and ultimatly about Acosta law.

does this apply to undocumented immigrants who entered US and are married to a US citizen without visa?

thanks


Asked on 4/02/09, 4:03 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

Re: adjustment of status for immigrants with unlawful presence status

The answer is maybe. Perez-Gonzalez and Acosta are cases dealing with those who re-entered illegally without inspection after having been deported or acquired unlawful presence of more than a year in the U.S. So, it depends on the situation.

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

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Answered on 4/02/09, 4:32 pm
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: adjustment of status for immigrants with unlawful presence status

Not as a general proposition, not without prior immigration problems.

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Answered on 4/02/09, 5:16 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: adjustment of status for immigrants with unlawful presence status

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney,because there are many remides for your situation. If in Southern California,please send me an email with your contact information and we can discuss your particular facts.

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Answered on 4/07/09, 1:57 pm


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