Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Hello. Im an immigrant and ive lived in the United States for 20 years , I have 2 Daugters and 1 Son Whom Go to school in Ramona Ca (school in usa) that were not born in the usa .I have 1 12 year old child that was born in the Usa but he does not live with me he lives with his mom i also have 1 older daugter around 20- 30 years opd born indiana i havnt seen her since she was born. I can prove ive lived in the usa for 20 years . I have an expire legal visa . My wife nore my kids besides 1 werent born here in the usa . I have not crimminal background I own 1 house and a few cars in the usa . Is there anyway i can get papers in the usa ? Or what are my options ?


Asked on 4/05/12, 3:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

An adult U.S. citizen child over 21 years old can petition for a parent. If you entered legally and can prove it, then you should not have a problem adjusting status in the United States, as long as you can prove you are the biological father of the child. If you were married to the child's mother at the child's birth, and you are on the birth certificate, then the issue of legitimation should not be a problem either. Please feel free to email me if you have further questions.

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Answered on 4/08/12, 7:38 pm


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