Family and Marriage Immigration FAQs
- If I have a child who is a U.S. citizen, can I obtain legal status in the U.S.?
- My spouse is a legal permanent resident, how long do I have to wait to get my legal documents?
- My relative was stopped at an airport (in any U.S. city) and released to my custody, what are my responsibilities and what does my relative have to do?
- If I am a legal permanent resident, can I file a fiancé petition for my future spouse who is outside of the U.S.?
- How do I determine what family residency visa category I qualify for?
- Will I be able to get my green card through my brother/sister who is a citizen? How long will it take?
- If a marriage petition was filed on my behalf by my spouse, but we are currently in the process of obtaining of divorce, can I still pursue my marriage petition?
- If I visit my U.S. citizen spouse on a tourist visa, but overstay that visa and we get married here in the U.S., can I adjust status as an immediate relative or spouse of a U.S. citizen?
- I am currently married to a spouse who is outside the United States, what is the process to bring her/him to the U.S.? Is there anything I could do to speed up the process of having her/him come to the U.S.?
1. If I have a child who is a U.S. citizen, can I obtain legal status in the U.S.?
2. My spouse is a legal permanent resident, how long do I have to wait to get my legal documents?
3. My relative was stopped at an airport (in any U.S. city) and released to my custody, what are my responsibilities and what does my relative have to do?
4. If I am a legal permanent resident, can I file a fiancé petition for my future spouse who is outside of the U.S.?
5. How do I determine what family residency visa category I qualify for?
6. Will I be able to get my green card through my brother/sister who is a U.S. citizen? How long will it take?
7. If a marriage petition was filed on my behalf by my spouse, but we are currently in the process of obtaining of divorce, can I still pursue my marriage petition?
8. If I visit my U.S. citizen spouse on a tourist visa, but overstay that visa and we get married in the U.S., can I adjust status as an immediate relative or spouse of a U.S. citizen?
9. I am currently married to a spouse who is outside the United States, what is the process to bring her/him to the U.S.? Is there anything I could do to speed up the process of having her/him come to the U.S.?
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
The information contained in this document is general in nature and subject to change at any point in time. As such, it may not necessarily apply to all situations. Therefore, under no circumstance it should be construed as legal advice. Please ensure that you consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation before starting a legal process.
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