Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

I am resident alien, i am applying for my citizenship, i am currently married, but my husband is illegal alien, (he came up on a visa but never return home) in filling out the citizenship application should i put that i am currently married, being that they are asking for a social security number and he does not have one


Asked on 12/22/10, 10:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

It is necessary to not only complete one question properly, but the entire application so he does not get put into deportation proceedings. Please contact me for further information.

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Answered on 12/27/10, 10:16 am
Timothy Finkenbinder Law Office of Timothy L. Finkenbinder, P.A.

Yes, you should disclose the marriage. Failure to do so may result in the denial of your citizenship application and create other issues. Your husband's status will not prevent you from becoming a citizen; however, failure to disclose the marriage can. Remember that you will be signing the application under oath - meaning that you are attesting to the truthfulness of everything you write. You may also be asked to provide documentation, such as a tax returns, that may list your husband's name.

You should also take action in connection with your husband's case. As a permanent resident you may start the application process for your husband and convert the process to an immediate relative process once you become a citizen. Obviously you should consult an attorney in a formal consultation setting regarding both your husbands case and your own.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please note, my office does charge a consultation fee; however, this fee is applied to your total legal fee bill should you retain us to assist you with your applications.

I wish you the best of luck!

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Answered on 12/27/10, 10:42 am


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