My fiance and i are planning a destination wedding. when i file the I130 does he have to be residing in the country we wed in?

You can file the I-130 no matter where he resides as long as the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction in which it took place and the laws of the...

I agree with my colleagues. In my experience, however, the examining officer always gives the applicant a letter explaining the results of the...

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What is the new 601 waiver( in Lehman's terms) and when will it be in affect?

I would try to explain in layman's terms but in the case you describe, this does not apply. A drug conviction would disqualify a spouse of A US...

Can my wife apply for a spouse visa under these circumstances?

As a spouse of a US citizen you can apply for residence, known as adjustment of status, and remain in the US while you do it as long as you entered...

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I am an American citizen, Can I legalize my fiancee who was deported to Mexico for 20 years, if I go and marry him?

Your answer depends on many factors and details about your case. It is possible that you can apply for a waiver and advanced permission to enter...

Will I have any problems filing for N-400?

Attorney Barr here refers to INA §204(a)(2)(A)(i). This provision of the law would bar your I-130 for second preference as spouse of an alien who...

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How can my spouse get legalized?

You first state that the intended spouse is an "illegal immigrant". This usually means that the alien entered the US without a visa and without...