If I’m an illegal immigrant married to a US citizen, if I fly home to England can I file my paperwork from there?
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If I’m an illegal immigrant married to a US citizen, if I fly home to England can I file my paperwork from there?
Asked on December 19, 2015 under Immigration Law, Florida
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you entered the US lawfully, you should be able to complete the process within the US. If you leave the US you will trigger an automatic 10 year bar to reentry. If you entered the country unlawfully, you should stay put in my opinion, to see if there are upcoming changes in immigration laws that may impact you favorably.
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