Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

My husband was a legal permanent resident before he committed a crime about 18 years ago. He gave up his residency and voluntarily left the United States but came back to the United States in 1995 and remained in the country without a legal immigration status (even though he has his own SSN and driver license). I am a US citizen and am currently married to him. I would like to resolve his immigration issue somehow.

I would like to know whether his immigration status is fixable. If so, how and how long it will take to do so.


Asked on 1/12/10, 12:32 pm

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

It really depends upon the circumstances of his departure and the crime he committed. Without the very specific information about these two issues, it's not possible to say. The answer could range from one year approximately for the green card to be issued to never based on the information you've provided.

For further information, feel free to contact me at 818 609 1953 or [email protected].

The above is information only and doesn't constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney client relationship. Such relationship is created upon written agreement for specific services.

Sincerely,

Alice Yardum-Hunter, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 1/17/10, 1:52 pm
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

Depending on the crime, you may have to do criminal relief in order to try to get the crime vacated and/or reduced so that he would become eligible to immigrate. Please call my office to get more help. californiaimmigration.us

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Answered on 1/17/10, 3:50 pm


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