Can I, a US citizen, adopt my husband's grandson so he can immigrate to live with us?

The information you supplied presents a situation that is more complex than may first appear. Here are a few issues to consider: The grandson...

If someone arrives in the US with intentions to marry a u.s.citizen and overstays is that concidered visa fraud?

In addition to the information supplied in the previous response, good preparation for an adjustment of status application under those...

Best wishes upon your recent marriage. Assuming that you are eligible to adjust status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (get a "Green Card"),...

In addition to the very useful information in the previous response, note that some of the evidence that frequently is useful to supply to the...

An approved K-1 followed by a timely marriage in the U.S. takes the place of the Form I-130 application (used to determine the existence of a bona...

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Generally, the USCIS considers criminal offenses despite disposition through pretrial intervention, even followed by expungement. In other words,...

I have been with my fiancé for almost 2 years. He came here from Mexico and has a valid drivers license. We are trying to get ma

In addition to the information supplied in the previous response, note that documentary evidence of the bona fide nature of the marriage will be...

What are the legal repercussions for me and the other person, if we enter into a marriage of convenience?

Don't do it! Marriage fraud presents risk of a permanent bar to the alien (meaning he/she never would be permitted to enter the U.S. regardless of...

My husband is petitioning for me to get my green card,I was deported from the UK in 2000-would this impose problems?

Sorry to hear about your family's plight and need to apply as refugees in the UK. If you plan to file to adjust status as the spouse of a U.S....

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Which surname should I use on my green card application forms?

Generally, the name to be used in immigration applications must be (a) the name shown on the birth record, (b) the married name [by which a...