Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

What can I do to sponsor my daughter-in-law who has been living in the state since was a baby her parent are divorce and the father never bother to sponsor her, she was brought here illegally and now she is 22 and married to my son who is a complete jerk and a citizen. I would like to sponsor her if I can she is the mother of my grandchild, I'm a US citizen.


Asked on 8/06/10, 11:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

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

Your son- has he abused her physically or mentally. Please let me know.

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Answered on 8/11/10, 11:52 am
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You can't petition your daughter-in-law. Her minor child can't petition for her. Your son, her husband, can petition for her. Only a US citizen husband and adult child over 21 can petition for her.

If he abuses her and there is a proof of abuse and domestic violence on his part, she might be able to self-petition for a green card under federal VAWA law.

You should consult a knowledgeable immigration lawyer, as not everyone is familiar with VAWA.

You can find some helpful information about VAWA here:

http://www.law-visa-usa.com/vawaselfpet.html

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Answered on 8/11/10, 12:54 pm


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