Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
me and the father of my baby want know if we get married what are his chances are becoming legal he is from mexico and has some medical bills to pay off and a couple tickets. hes been here since he was 9 and his visa expired at 18 now hes 20
Asked on 4/27/12, 6:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert West
Immigration Lawyer Robert West
If you are a citizen and he entered legal and only has traffic tickets, he has a very good chance.
Answered on 4/27/12, 6:58 pm
Michael Cho
Law Offices of Michael Cho
What type of visa was he on when he entered the US?
Assuming he entered legally with a tourist visa, marriage to a US citizens should allow him to adjust his status to permanent residence.
You may find information on this process here:
http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=What_is_a_Green_Card
You may request a free consultation with me here:
http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=Consultation_Request
Answered on 5/02/12, 2:03 am