Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

change of status

How will a change of (my) status from being a green card holder to becoming American citizen will affect the petition for my husband?


Asked on 3/30/09, 10:55 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: change of status

It should help, but best if you work with an immigration attorney and have them go to the interviews with you. Send me more facts and we can discuss your situation, I would not leave unless you know the answer.There is no charge for consultation

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Answered on 3/31/09, 11:08 am
Rebecca White Law Office of Rebecca White

Re: change of status

Your husband would become an "immediate relative" and so he would be able to file an I-485 application right away. If you have further questions please email my office directly.

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Answered on 3/30/09, 1:14 pm
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: change of status

It will take several years less time! It's a no brainer to become a U.S. citizen if you can and your spouse needs to immigrate.

If the spouse has unlawful presence issues, be mindful of the likelihood of approving those before filing for his permanent residence. If there are, then becoming a U.S. citizen would be for naught.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com or email me at [email protected].

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 3/30/09, 2:19 pm


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