Legal Question in Immigration Law in Iowa

elegal alien

hello,i'm an elegal alien ,my girlfriend and i want to get married she is american citizen and currently precnat and we feel so happy,but she is really scare of me been taken away.we would like to know,what would be the best way togo so we can adjust my status,thanks.


Asked on 5/18/09, 4:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

Re: elegal alien

Did you arrive in the US legally (with inspection) or illegally?

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Answered on 5/19/09, 11:25 am
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: elegal alien

Dear Inquirer:

If you marry your girlfriend, she can petition you for a green card as an immediate relative. If you entered the US with a visa, or someone filed a petition for your green card status before April 30, 2001, we may file for your "adjustment of status" to green card in the US. If not, then you would only be able to obtain a green card through processing at a US Embassy or consulate outside the US. If you have been unlawfully present in the US, this could present a problem, as you could be barred from reentry for a period of up to ten years. There is a waiver application of this provision available, however, the process is complicated.

I recommend that you email [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 5/18/09, 6:57 pm


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