Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Re: usa citizen

First of all, you cannot sponsor your boyfriend to come and live here.

However, you can sponsor your husband to come and live here.

Immigration will be looking at both of your backgrounds and will want to know personal things about you and him.

The US Immigration Service is a federal service.

Therefore, it does not matter in which state you are.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

Re: usa citizen

Immigration law is federal and does not change state to state. Since you are the petitioner and have not been convicted of a domestic violence crime, your prior criminal convictions should not have any effect on your petition.

Please consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine the best options for bringing your boyfriend to the United States. Our office offers FREE consultation.

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Re: usa citizen

Immigration Law is Federal-

You may sponsor your boyfriend regardless of your criminal history. However, you may have to submit proof of disposition of past crimes to the Service.

As long as you are currently gainfully employed, or able to provide an Affidavit of Support on behalf of your friend; you may sponsor him after marriage by adjusting his status to join you here in the U.S. under Section 245 of the Act.

By the way, you may petition for him and his dependent children to join you on a K visa category with the intent to marry within a 90 day period. Thereafter, you will file the required petitions before the Service.

Re: usa citizen

You can file a fiance visa petition for your boyfriend and once he comes here, you will have to get married in 90 days. Then, he will be able to file for his green card. Generally, your criminal activity will not be a bar to your ability to file an application for him, regardless of where you were convicted.

You should discuss the procedure, and your boyfriend's eligibility with an immigration attorney before proceeding.

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