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Can an Undocumented Immigrant Marry a U.S. Citizen and Stay in the U.S.?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
Marrying a U.S. citizen, under normal circumstances, qualifies someone for a green card (lawful permanent residence). However, it might not successfully do so for someone in unlawful status. ... Read more
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Which Family Members Receive Conditional Residence Before Permanent Residence, and What's Next?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
"Conditional residence" expires in two years, which is intended to create a testing period for new marriages to U.S. citizens. If all goes well, the conditions will be "removed" and the appl ... Read more
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USCIS Just Approved My I-130 and Gave Me a Priority Date: What's Next?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
How the major steps to obtaining a family-based green card work for an overseas applicant, including waiting for your priority date to become current after I-130 approval and eventually atte ... Read more
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How Do We Prove a Bona Fide Marriage If We Don't Live Together?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
From the first petition that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident files with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it will be necessary to provide documentation showing how the ... Read more
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How Much Does It Cost to Sponsor a Family Member for a Green Card?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
A rundown of government, travel, document, attorney and other fees to obtain lawful permanent residence for a foreign-born relative. ... Read more
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What Happens If Your I-601A Provisional Waiver Is Denied?
by Tiffney Johnson, Attorney · University of Arizona College of Law
Options and risks if you are applying for a green card but your provisional waiver of unlawful presence gets denied by USCIS. ... Read more
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What Types of Family-Based U.S. Immigrant Visas Are Available?
by Richard Link, J.D. · UC Davis School of Law
Only certain close family members can become permanent residents of the United States (get a green card) based on a family or marriage relationship. ... Read more
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Can U.S. Citizens Sponsor Extended Family Members to Immigrate?
by Jillian Blake, J.D. · University of Michigan Law School
U.S. citizens can directly sponsor only their spouses, children, parents, and siblings to immigrate to the United States. ... Read more
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How to Request Abuse-Based Waiver When Filing I-751 Without U.S. Spouse
by Rebecca Schach, Attorney · Pacific McGeorge School of Law
If your sponsoring U.S. spouse (or parent) has abused you, then for obvious reasons, that person may not cooperate in helping you fill out or sign the joint petition required to turn conditi ... Read more
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How Conditional Residents Can File Form I-751, Jointly or With Waiver Request After a Divorce
by Rebecca Schach, Attorney · Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Conditional residents will need to file Form I-751 with USCIS in order to turn their residence permanent after two years. Learn how, even if you've divorced the U.S. spouse and need to seek ... Read more
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With Domestic Violence on Record, Can U.S. Citizen Petition a Fiancé or Spouse to Come to the U.S.?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
U.S. immigration laws contain provisions meant to make it difficult for domestic violence offenders or people with records of violent crimes to petition for a foreign fiance or spouse. ... Read more
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Will U.S. Citizen's Criminal Record Bar Sponsoring a Family Immigrant?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
In what situations might the criminal record of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who wishes to petition an immigrant affect the success of the I-130 or I-129F petition? ... Read more