Do you thing it is fare not to allow the spouse of permanent residence to US to rejoin with their partners. I thing US is the only country not considering the family reunion even for legal PR. Currently it is taking 4 years. Why US is not considering this issue seriously?
125880
Too much of the INS's resources are used to combat Illegal immigration and those looking to lie their way into the country. Too many poeple have taken advantage of this in the past..This is a blazing example of how a few bad apples spoil the bunch.
86322
Dear Sir or Madam,\n\nWe are licenced professionals of Canadian immigration law and US has similar requirements.\n\nI believe you will need a divorce at this point in time.  \n\nIt stills costs money... maybe even more than the Phils.\n\nIf you would like you may contact us directly at immigration_professionals@yaho... or www.immigrationprofessionals.c... we might be able to assist you further.\n\nbest regards.
566543
Marriage for the purpose of gaining permanent residence is a fraud by US laws. If you have great amounts of money, $15 million will get you into this country on investor visa anyway.
639309
Talk to a lawyer about this .. immigration is sooo complicated..  My fiance and I had thought for years that he would be able to become a citizen but then we found out that he couldn't =(  I know that as long as they have a Visa.. there are ways to make them at least legal .. lucky.. lol
192514
Are you married?  If so, do you have children?  You should have an opinion to this Immigration Reform, if not for yourself, for the future of your children and their children.  In 1985, I believe, Reagan had a similar bill pass congress allowing those illegal immigrants to stay and become citizens.  Since then, the flood gates of illegals have opened wider, 11 plus million have crossed from 1990s to 2004.  Now, we are facing yet another immigration reform, why?  Because the government didn't step up to the plate when it was time to do so and enforce the illegals from crossing over.  They allowed it, day after day, month after month, year after year.  Now they must face the music on this and do something about it.  But at who's expense?  Not the illegals, but the true Americans that struggle making ends meet.  If the American people don't step up and stop our government doing this, we might as well open the border completely and let any and all who want to come here from Mexico, Canada, and all over the world in.  It's not just Mexicans from Mexico that are here illegal.  Watch the news, they are interviewing many from all regions of the world that are here and have been here for years illegally.  I know we all come from immigrant backgrounds, unless you are a true blooded Indian from North America.  But, our forefathers before us come the legal way.  That's how these illegals should have to do.  Send them home and let them come through the proper channels.  If they had children here, send the children with them.  Just because they were born in the USA should NOT constitute them to be classified as an American citizen if in fact their parents are illegal aliens.  There's a lot to the topic that needs to be addressed and resolved for the betterment of the American people, not the American government.
490454
you're right, we are the only country in the world that allows for the anchor baby syndrome.  no other country in the world allows children born from guest-worker, visa or visiting parents to become a citizen.  US is the only country that does this and this was allowed when we were still a young country with a lower populace than today.  we should get rid of that law and not allow anchor babies.  you want to bet, that would cut the numbers drastically.
204677
Well it seems you've made a mistake. Tsk. Just divorce him. And Hell no can he reapply for residency. Heck if all of them started thinking like that, then people would just be getting married just to obtain legal status.
26848
I BELIEVE THAT IT IS 6 MONTHS AT A TIME...I HAVE FRIENDS THAT DO THIS EVERY YEAR AND GO TO ARIZONA AND THEN GO BACK AND IT SEEMS THAT THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO GO BACK FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS AND THEN THEY CAN COME BACK AGAIN. YOU WILL GET THE BEST ANSWERS FROM THE AMERICAN INS ONE WAY TO MAYBE SPEED THINGS UP IS TO COME HERE TO HIM GET MARRIED AND WHILE YOU ARE HERE FOR THE 6 MONTHS HE CAN FILE FOR YOU TO STAY BECAUSE THEN YOU WOULD BE HIS WIFE
600360
Shawn, apperantly some of these people don't have any clue.You should really be careful asking questions like this on an openly opinionated forum such as this. True, if you're a US citizen, then your children are also but you need to file the right documents in the country where they are born, and submit it along with a DNA result the confirms your paternity.And as far as "her" visa, it varies depending on what country she is from. There isn't a level playing field where those are concerned. In most cases, under the K-visa program, a K-3(spouse) visa takes longer to process than a K-1(fiance) visa. Don't know why but think it has something to due with the process and requirements. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! You might sponsor her or try for a student visa,or work visa but there is a catch. Just because she is in the US and you marry, doesn't automatically grant her a green card. She may still be required to return to her home country while processing her visa under the new status. And it may in fact make the process more difficult. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! I'm only saying this because a denial can be very painful and even lenghten the process during a "re-file". I know because I'm currently working on a K-1 for my Pilipino Fiance, whom I have a child with as well.\n\nGood Luck!
98084
Imagine that you had to move to another country for work, health or whatever reason.  Would you like to be forced to live without your family?  It's already hard enough to give up everything you're familiar with, isn't it?  Adding family to the immigration equation only stabilizes the immigrant & therefore the community.  A person with a family is more likely to be a more productive (and happier) citizen.  (By the way, family members of immigrants have to obtain their visas & passports like any immigrant. . .no special status is granted to them.  They are just enabled to immigrate to the US easier.)
328001
You sound a lot like my brother...are you?  Seriously ditch town.  My brother didn't and now he is behind bars for a good 4 more years. and that is for the first crime he already served, just for violation of parole....he was out on good behavior. He has problems and issues, but he is my brother and will not judge him, love him.   Since Australia started out as a penal colony I do not see why they wouldn't take you and yes you can permanently leave the United States, but you need to obtain  citizenship, France is where you should go it requires you to give up on your US citizenship and think all other countries do too.  Back to my brother he is telling me all the things he wants to do with his life when he gets out...well saying and doing are two different things and with a criminal record it won't be easy to get on with your life it sucks but that is our society. But I'd leave town and start anew, and just be honest with people close to you so your past doesn't catch up with you.
94157
I am a US citizen because I was born In PR but I know a family who are here illegally and I think is a very bad thing. This people come and work for nothing, never learn English, do not follow laws because some times they don't even know the rules! One of them came with a visa but it expired!! and she didn't care about it. They do not deserve the citizenship when many people make so many sacrifices to get it. If they really want to progress why do they start on the wrong way!
369611
The attorney is right.\n\nWe went through this with my husband, who is French.  It all worked out and we had a good lawyer too.\n\nMy girl friend from Canada just married her boyfriend from Texas 3 days after her visa expired.  She had been coming in and out of the US for 5 years and living with him in the US - Canadians get a 6 month visa to the US.  Finally the last time she went home to Canada the US immigrations people told her she could not come back.  They got a lawyer and he told them the same thing your lawyer told you.\n\nIf you two are married then you have the power.
336970
I would have to say because people here are selfish and dont want to put the others above their own needs and desires... We live in a selfish and self gratifying society here in the states.... It is supposed to be til death do you part but today it is most of the time til one person is unhappy do we part..... Very sad indeed.... Also states like NV allow divorce for most any reason and that is very sad too.... You need to be committed when you get married and be ready to be married! I only feel divirce is necessary for 4 reasons... Adultery, Fornication , abandonment with no intent of ever coming back and if the unbelieving person wants out and also in cases of abuse to the point one person may be killed and also if the kids are being sexually abused and hurt by either partner and they are not willing to get help or change.... These are the only reasons i believe in divorcing.... This is mainly my opinion here but alot of it is Biblical as well...... I dont know all of the answers to this and i hope others can shed light on this as well!
170822
You must file a I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. \nOnce the application is successfully and a visa number is available your children will receive permanent residency and after 5 years citizenship.\nYou did not mention if they were married or not. If your children are not married then they fall under category 1, if they are married they fall under category 3.\n\nThe current wait time for a permanent visa under category 1 is about 5 years, and under category 3 about 8 years.\n\nWhy did you not bring your children when you first came to the US ? Unfortunately, it is too late now... it'll take at least 10 years before they become citizens...
572489
As a soldier, I am getting sick of not seeing my spouse. We have been seperated for 14 months. We both serve - him in Afghanistan and myself to Iraq. That being said, being in Iraq and seeing it first hand, I know that we cannot pull troops out of Iraq until stability is reached and the Iraqi government can sustain themselves. Unfortunately this will take years.
5514
y dont you go to immiagration services they might be able to help you better....i mean you were married so automatically i think the person is a citizen or isnt subject to deportation. if all else fails contact maury or whoever