Legal Question in Immigration Law in Louisiana

Is it possible for my spouse to obtain a visa or citizenship, if entered the USA illegally? We've been together for more than five years, married for two, and have two kids together. We got married in the USA.


Asked on 10/13/09, 8:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If entered the USA illegally, it could be possible to obtain a green card, BUT your foreign spouse will have to go to her/his native country to apply for a visa and a hardship waiver.

A foreign spouse is not eligible for citizenship at this time.

A foreign spouse who came to USA illegally, normally, can't apply for a green card by processing it within the USA.

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Answered on 10/18/09, 11:02 pm
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

You'll likely need to apply for the K-3 spouse visa in combination with a I-601 waiver.

You may find detailed information on the process here:

http://www.msclaw.com/i-601-unlawful-presence-waiver.html

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Answered on 10/19/09, 10:52 am


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