The Widow's Penalty
Current immigration law requires deportation of the alien spouse of a U.S. citizen if their marriage does not last past two years. This law was intended to prevent sham marriages where a non-citizen would marry a U.S. citizen to quickly gain legal residency and then just as quickly get a divorce. Now, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, USCIS, argues they are …
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How can I help my relative become a U.S. resident?
One of the most common ways in which a person can become a U.S. resident is through a relative that is already a resident of the U.S. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., you can file an application for your husband, wife, or unmarried child(ren) of any age to also become lawful permanent residents. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, it may be even quicker for your …
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