Questions answered by Rachel Baskin

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Will marrying my fiance give me permanent legal status in the country?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

You need to speak with an immigration attorney to determine if you would be immediately eligible to obtain immigration benefits while in the US. ...

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Long waiting time on my i-140

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

It is not clear from your post whether you have filed Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status. This is the application for your green card. If...

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How do I claim my stepdaughter?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

The answer depends on when you married your husband and how old your stepdaughter is now. If she was under 18 when you were married and is under...

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Marriage to a U.S citizen.

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

As long as you are otherwise qualified to adjust status in the US, then there should be no issues at the green card interview at the local USCIS. ...

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I am a Greencard holder file Petition I -130 for my husband in oct 2007

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

How and when did you become a green card holder? Were you married before or after you obtained your green card? Unfortunately, there's nothing...

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My father is an American Citizen who is on my Birth Cert. doesn't that make me an American Citizen?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

You may be a US citizen, but there are many different factors to consider. The laws regarding citizenship are constantly changing. It's not clear...

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U.S. Citizen married an illegal immigrant.

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

The answer to your question will depend on many factors regarding your husband's immigration history. For instance, if he entered lawfully (with a...

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I got married in Febuary of 2008 and came to the US after getting sponsored from my US citizan husband.Now going thru divorce.

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 13, 2009

You should speak with an experienced immigration attorney regarding your ability to apply for your permanent green card once your conditional card...

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I am a us citizen, recently married a australian citizen, our marriage was in USA. how long after filing I 130 can we expect

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 10, 2009

First, congratulations! Where is your husband now? Is he still in the US or in Australia? If he is waiting in Australia, then the process can...

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Can I file I-485 application based on another marriage after it was denied the first time I was married?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2009

You do not state in your post the reason that your first marriage application was denied. If USCIS made a determination that it was a fraudulent...

Rachel Baskin's Answers (259)

Will marrying my fiance give me permanent legal status in the country?

Long waiting time on my i-140

How do I claim my stepdaughter?

Marriage to a U.S citizen.

I am a Greencard holder file Petition I -130 for my husband in oct 2007

My father is an American Citizen who is on my Birth Cert. doesn't that make me an American Citizen?

U.S. Citizen married an illegal immigrant.

I got married in Febuary of 2008 and came to the US after getting sponsored from my US citizan husband.Now going thru divorce.

I am a us citizen, recently married a australian citizen, our marriage was in USA. how long after filing I 130 can we expect

Can I file I-485 application based on another marriage after it was denied the first time I was married?