Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Immigration Law help

I am a citizen but my boyfriend is not and we want to get married and he's been here for like 13 years and no criminal record (so his record is clean) he's about to graduate high school. His parents are not citizens either and they live in Mexico but his grandmother from his moms side is a permanent resident and both of his younger sisters were born here in the USA. Is there any way to resolve this???

Please help!!!


Asked on 6/01/09, 4:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: Immigration Law help

A case like this requires a fair amount of strategizing as there are a couple of choices but they're not straight forward.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, fill out a consultation request there at http://www.yardum-hunter.com/Main/Consultation.asp or email me at [email protected]. Until then, please don't rely on this as legal advice.

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 6/02/09, 3:40 am
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Immigration Law help

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney, because there are many ways to get residency, some of which you may already have. This matter is complex and you should not try to do it yourself so you should get an attorney to discuss your options. If you are located in Southern California, 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 6/11/09, 2:00 pm
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: Immigration Law help

If he is under 18, unlawful presence hasn't yet accrued and he could get his permanent residence easier than if he's older. Timing is critical due to this reason.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, fill out a consultation request there at http://www.yardum-hunter.com/Main/Consultation.asp or email me at [email protected]. Until then, please don't rely on this as legal advice.

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Answered on 6/02/09, 5:06 pm
Ellaine Loreto Law Offices of Ellaine Loreto

Re: Immigration Law help

If your boyfriend entered legally, then you may sponsor him for an immigrant visa and he can apply for his green card without having to leave the country.

If he did not enter legally, then you may only be able to help him if someone else (employer or family) previously filed an immigrant petition for him on or before April 30, 2001 and if he can prove he was physically in the present in the U.S. on December 21, 2000. Otherwise, if you apply for him, he will have to leave the U.S. to get his green card. However, once he leaves the U.S., he will be barred from returning to the U.S. for 10 years, since he has overstayed for over 1 year.

To discuss your specific case options further, kindly email me at [email protected], or refer to our contact information on our website at www.loretomedinalaw.com. We offer a FREE initial consultation and payment plans.

Note: The above response is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship, which can only be established through payment of consideration.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 4:54 pm


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