If I’m an American citizen and just got married to a Canadian citizen, can I file for an I-130 and I-485 for adjustment of status?
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If I’m an American citizen and just got married to a Canadian citizen, can I file for an I-130 and I-485 for adjustment of status?
We got married in Canada. After we got married she came to visit me in America as a Canadian visitor.
Asked on September 11, 2013 under Immigration Law, Georgia
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. It may be possible to file for both. I urge you to have attorney guidance and counsel through the process. Your posts raises areas of great concern. Generally: Hello. Do contact a private attorney who will be happy to help you. Immigration and Visa law is federal law, so any knowledgeable licensed attorney may assist you. You may phone my law firm on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weekdays. This website provides general information and general principles of law and does not provide private legal advice. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can file for both. However, you must be careful with any adjustment filing when you are already married prior to entry as a tourist. There could be an "intent" issue that the USCIS may hold against her. We process many adjustments, if you have any further questions, feel free to call or email: [email protected] 858-874-0711.
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