Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Re: family reunion

Congratulations on becoming a US citizen! Once you complete the oath ceremony and have your naturalization certificate, depending upon each family member's situation, you can begin the process of filing for them to either join you in or remain with you in the United States. However, whether each family member will qualify will depend on their current immigration situation.

If you wish to discuss your family's situation, you are welcome to contact our office for a further discussion.

Good luck!

Re: family reunion

Once you become a US citizen and receive a naturalization certificate, you can sponsor your husband. An immigrant visa is immediately available to spouses of US citizens and, barring a few limited circumstances (such as entry without inspection), your husband should be eligible to adjust his status in the US without having to depart. Your income must be sufficient for the legal requirements of the affidavit of support. Consult an immigration attorney for the procedure and any special risks related to your specific situation.

This reply is in the nature of general information, is not legal advice and does not form an attorney-client relationship.

Re: family reunion

First, congratulations! The procedures for applying for each family memeber are similar in some respects, but will differ depending where they are (in or out of the US and their previous immigration history). Upon receipt of your naturalization certificate, you should consult with an immigration attorney to discuss the process for each family member in detail.