How can I get citizenship or residence through husband I'm 18, I came legally What can I apply for & how to stay permanently

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   Dean P MurrayPro

   Hoboken Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 14:40. Avvo is no substitute for a full blown consultation with an immigration lawyer, which is exactly what you need. I would strongly recommend that you consult an immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues.
   
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   Susham ModiPro

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   Answered February 04, 2013 13:15. I agree that you need to consult with a competent immigration lawyer. There are more questions to determine your eligibility for your husband to petition for you, such as if your relationship is bona fide and ways to document it, if you have had any negative criminal or immigraton issues in the past, how you entered the U.S. exactly, if you've ever left the U.S., etc. Each attorney has their own consultation fee, if any. I highly recommend you find a competent immigration attorney. Some helpful ways to determine if a lawyer is competent in immigration law is to look if they're licensed from a state bar as they should be, a member of different groups such as AILA and their work experience.
   
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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 14:43. You really need to retain an experienced immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues, to review all the facts, advise you, and handle the case. There are simply too many issues and documents to review to make a determination on Avvo.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered January 29, 2013 18:02. You need to meet with a different lawyer than the one your father had.
   
   If you are low income go here: www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm or http://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/

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