Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

imigration

my wifes friend entered the u.s.legally however her visa expired. The man that suppose to marry her is abusive.She wants to leave the house and live her own life here in the u.s..What can she do without getting in trouble or deported?


Asked on 2/24/08, 2:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sabrina Ramirez Law Offices of Sabrina C. Ramirez Esq.

Re: imigration

If she is married to a US citizen and he is abusive, she could petition to become a resident alone and leave the marriage. However if she is not married to a US citizen she has no grounds to stay legally in the US, unless she has a claim to asylum from the country she left.

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Answered on 2/24/08, 11:27 pm
Alexander Tsiring The Tsiring Law Firm, P.C.

Re: imigration

There might a way to stay in the U.S. Your wife's friend should contact an attorney to check all the possibilities.

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Answered on 2/25/08, 10:24 am


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