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I reside in florida. I AM A RESIDENT OF THE U.S FROM AUGUST 2008. MY WIFE CAME TO THE U.S ON HER VISITING VISA JUNE 2011 WE GOT MARRIED AUGUST 2011 . Can I go ahead and file a 130 for her if i do so what is the consequences and could she be facing deportation

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    Philadelphia Immigration Attorney
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    Answered May 06, 2012 16:44. You need to be a U.S. citizen in order for your wife to be able to get LPR status without a long wait. Right now, you can only file the I-130 and then you put her at risk of being found illegally present in the U.S.

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  2. Cleveland Immigration Attorney
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    Answered May 06, 2012 18:24. Wait until you become a citizen then file the I-130 with the I-485 etc.

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    Jacksonville Immigration Attorney
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    Answered May 06, 2012 18:38. You can file for her. There are no conseqnces for adjusting through a spouse. Depending on what country you are from, it will be much faster if you wait and file for her when you become a USC

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    West Palm Beach Immigration Attorney
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    Answered May 09, 2012 17:41. It is probably better to wait to file the i130 when you become a citizen, depending on the wait. Have an attorney review your info and the priority date/estimated wait for petitions for people who are from your country.

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  5. Las Vegas Immigration Attorney
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    Answered May 06, 2012 18:08. You can file sure, whether she completes the process here would require you to become a US citizen first. You really need to consult with an immigration lawyer before you get her into a bad situation.

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