Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

My girfriend and I are going to get married. I am a US citizen but she entered US illigally and does not qualify under i245. does getting married at this time complicate our path to get here into legal status?


Asked on 7/26/10, 8:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Medina Law Office of Charles Medina

She might apply for an immigrant visa at the embassy of her home country with an I-601 waiver application. Please note I-601 waiver application is subject to USCIS's discretion. We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.

You may visit our website at www.medinalawgroup.net. Our telephone number is 714-786-6835 and email is [email protected]. Thank you.

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Answered on 7/26/10, 11:56 am
Hendrik Pretorius Pretorius Law Firm - Immigration Lawyer

Depending on how long ago she entered without inspection she could potentially return to her home country and then you could consider having her apply for a K visa to enter lawfully to get married and process her green card or to enter as the spouse of a U.S. Citizen while her permanent residence is pending. A waiver may be required as provided by the other attorney in this post.

Note that it is important to speak with an immigration attorney to fully understand your situation before taking any such actions. One example of why this is important is because when a who is here without visa status leaves the U.S. they potentially trigger the 3 and 10 year bars to re-entry.

This information is merely introductory background immigration information and is not to be taken as immigration advice of any kind on any individual immigration case. Additionally, use of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Answered on 7/26/10, 2:27 pm


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