I'm an American married with someones who's not, not even a resident in us,how can i help my husband, legally.

Question

im confused i have all the forms i need from USCIS. but if hes here in the usa and we married here in the civil court of nyc, do I still have to petition him? please help someome give me an honest answer and if a lawyer is the only way to come about fileing the uscis forms? In order to get the paper work accepted? we love each other dearly an the new imagration laws are miss leading. thanks

Answer 1

You need expert advice. It may cost some money, but it will save time and aggravation in the long run. Check these websites. Good luck sweetie!

http://www.legaltarget.com/immigration_law.htm?OVRAW=immigration%20issue&OVKEY=immigration%20issue&OVMTC=standard

http://www.worldwidelegalnetwork.com/new2.aspx?link=Imigration&OVRAW=immigration%20issue&OVKEY=immigration%20issue&OVMTC=standard

Answer 2

You can file the application yourself. If you are confused about something, call the INS at 1-800-375-5283, they are pretty good about telling you what you need.
If he is already in the US legally and you were married in this country, these are the forms you need to fill out:
Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Please review Supplement A to Form I-485 to see if additional fee requirements apply to you.
Form G-325A Biographic Data Sheet (Between the ages of 14 and 79)
Form I-693 Medical Examination Sheet (not required if you are applying based on continuous residence since before 1972, or if you have had a medical exam based on a fiancé visa)
Two color photos taken within 30 days (Please see USCIS Form I-485 for more instructions on photos.)
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (completed by the sponsor). (This requirement may not apply to you if you are adjusting to permanent resident status based on an employment petition.)
Form I-765 Authorization for Employment (if seeking employment while case is processed). For more information, see How Do I Get a Work Permit?
Evidence of inspection, admission or parole into the United States (Form I-94, Arrival Departure Record).

If he is currently here illegally, the best course would be for him to return to his country, you visit there and get married there and then file the forms.

Answer 3

you can file them yourself of course. you might get a lawyer if you think that would be easier on you. You still have to file for residency for him even though you were married here. It just helps get him to stay here

Answer 4

Hopefully you didn't lie on any applications. Check with immigration, he may be able to get residency through marriage.