Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Green Card Application

- We got married & my wife adopted my family name.

- Now I'm on H1-B & she's on H4.

- Before we met, she was granted asylum under her maiden name but later gave up and returned home in 2004 (never revealed when applying for H4).

- If we apply for GC via employment now and she didn't mention about the past asylum, will it eventually be revealed during biometric check?

She's in dilemma because if she reveal now, she may be questioned as to why she didn't reveal it in the first place.

We appreciate any professional advice. Thank you.


Asked on 1/17/09, 3:08 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: Green Card Application

It's very possible that the former file will be revealed. She has an alien registration number from before and they will use that file for the green card case, unless she continues her misrepresentation, which I would not recommend. There could be ways of overcoming the issues but not disclosing going forward isn't one of them.

Write to me at [email protected] or check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com.

Sincerely,

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 1/17/09, 11:48 am
Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson The Jacobson Law Firm, APC

Re: Green Card Application

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Answered on 1/17/09, 3:46 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Green Card Application

Your matter is complex and you should get an attorney. If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial Counties, 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 1/20/09, 5:45 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Green Card Application

Your matter is complex and you should get an attorney. If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial Counties, 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 1/20/09, 5:45 pm


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