Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I-730 approval, please help

Hello, my wife recenty got approved for political asylum. We were courting for a long time but we got married a day before the immigration judge granted her the asylum, because we thought whatever happens we want to be together. She did put my name on the file on the day of her interview with the judge. and judge granted the asylum congratulating her for our new married life.

What step should i take to get my derivative status now? I've been in the usa for last 10 years as a student. How long does it take to get me a derivative asylee status? also, will i be able to travel back to our home land(we're from the same country) since as a derivative aslyee my life is not danger back home but hers is. Since we just got married a day before the interview, is that going to raise some kind of red flag? Will they interview us. We got married at the country clerk , and have married liscence and certificate.

Since we just got married a day before would that raise some red flags?

I'm very confused and worried, please help


Asked on 4/30/09, 2:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: I-730 approval, please help

Dear Inquirer:

Yes, the procedure is to file the I-730 now. One year after the I-730 is approved, you may file for your adjustment of status in the US to green card. The USCIS may schedule an interview to examine the bona fides of the marriage, but this is not automatic. I would NOT recommend traveling to the country of origin with asylee status.

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Answered on 4/30/09, 1:20 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: I-730 approval, please help

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney. Please send me an email if in Southern California with your contact information and we can discuss your particular facts. There is no fee for consultation.

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Answered on 5/11/09, 6:56 pm


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