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Silvia Iris Martinez's Answers (55)

Los Angeles, CA

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

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Physical custody of toddler

Silvia's answer | Answered on June 11, 2009

The court is looking for the best interest of the child when deciding both legal and physical custody. It might be difficult to obtain physical...

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I've been in the country 20 years and am still illegal. Do I have any rights to get citizenship?

Silvia's answer | Answered on June 11, 2009

There are several ways to obtain Lawful Permanent Status. For this reason, it is better to seek an attorney to discuss your case in more detail. ...

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Will my getting arrested for DV affect my getting US citizenship?

Silvia's answer | Answered on June 10, 2009

Good moral character is a recquirement for naturalization. Typically USCIS looks at the past 5 years, however they could look at longer period. ...

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My mom just got a green card from marriage with US citizen, can she support me, who over 21, married n overstay?

Silvia's answer | Answered on June 09, 2009

Generally, a USC can file a family petition for married son/daughter over 21 but there is a waiting period for 3rd preference categories. You may...

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How can i become legal in the usa if i been with my boyfriend for more then 13 years and he has a green card

Silvia's answer | Answered on June 08, 2009

Generally, a lawful permanent resident may file a family based petitition (I-130) for his spouse under 2A preference category. There is a wait for...

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