Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I am a permanent resident of the U..S. Is it enough if I submit I-130 and G-325A (1 for me and 1 for my wife) to the USCIS designed office to petition my wife, who is now in foreign country???


Asked on 9/14/09, 11:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

No, that is not enough. Also, are you aware that you will be separated from your wife for some five or so years if you do it that way? Other options could be explored to provide ways to be together sooner. If you're eligible for U.S. citizenship, do that first before applying for your wife. Once you file an I-130 petition, it will be difficult for her to come to the U.S. in other more temporary statuses (mostly). So, before filing, understand other options and the implications of filing an I-130, especially if it will be several years before she actually can immigrate.

Let me know if you'd like my assistance.

Alice Yardum-Hunter

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization and a "Super Lawyer" 2004-present, "Los Angeles Magazine"

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Answered on 9/15/09, 12:43 am


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