Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

sponsor

I have been trying to sponsor my spouse and children to US. I hold non imigrant visa since December 2005. I arrived US in a DV visa program but left my wife and kids behind.

My question is, which form (I-130 or I-824) should I use to sponsor them now?


Asked on 4/06/07, 7:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Frenkel Frenkel Sukhman LLP

Re: sponsor

You cannot sponsor anyone until you complete the DV process and become a lawful permanent resident. If you entered on an immigrant visa, did you receive your "green card" yet ? Or if you arrived on a non-immigrant visa, did you file for adjustment of status ? Consult an immigration attorney who would need to review your entire immigration history to determine whether you can petition for your wife and children.

The above reply is in the nature of general information, is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

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Answered on 4/06/07, 9:44 am


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