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My girlfriend is a Cuban national with US citizenship,Im Irish can we live in the US when we marry.

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

If you intend to travel to the US to get married, then you need to apply for a fiance visa. Otherewise, if you enter the US with another visa or...

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Marriage of US citizen to Out of Status Foreigner?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

Your boyfriend should speak with an immigration attorney regarding what has been reported to immigration and to whom within the Immigration...

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Need help! My husband and I have been married almost 7 years and we have 3 children. He has no papers. Now what?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

You should speak with an attorney regarding your husband's immigration history and status. If you are US citizen, you may be eligible to file an...

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What are your options if you overstay your visa? Can i get a State ID? Sponsored for a job? Legal status without marriage?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

Did your parents ever file any application with the Immigration Service or the Department of Labor when they were in the US? What is your mother's...

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Is being engaged or married to a us citizen will break my 10 year penalty bar (for overstaying visa) ones I'm outside the US?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

Generally, if you have overstayed your visa, and are married to a US citizen, you will be forgiven for that overstay and will not be required to...

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I"m a U.S. citizen who wants to marry a Pakistani citizen who is living here legally now (temp work situation) ...

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

Depending on where you are going to be living for the next few years, you should speak with an immigration attorney to discuss the pros and cons of...

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IS THERE ANY POSSIBLE WAY THAT MY HUSBAND DOESN'T HAVE TO BE REMOVED WITH THE I130 PETITION?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

You and your husband should speak with a licensed immigration attorney immediately. If your husband entered the US with a valid visa, he may be...

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Is my friend an American Citizen?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

The immigration law covering the acquisition of citizenship at birth is complex, and has changed many times throughout the years. Your friend...

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What is the likely hood that an appeal will be approved if the case was declared fraud based on the consulate interview?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

If he wants his wife to come to the US, then your friend should speak with an immmigration attorney who can review the denial given to him by the...

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F1 student marrying to a permanent resident.

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

1. Being in F-1 status does not prohibit you from marrying someone in the US. (But see the answer to Number 3). 2. The naturalization process...

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