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Dear Atty. Gurfinkel:


 My husband is a green card holder, and is in the US. He has filed a petition for me and our kids, but it will take many years before we can get our visas. It’s very hard for us to be away from each other, and our children miss their father. What is the fastest way to be with him in the US?


Very truly yours,


S.C.


Dear S.C.,


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I am single and under petition.  I have a common-law spouse, whom I would like to marry, but I am receiving conflicting advice and information about whether it’s OK to marry, and the effect that marriage would have on my petition. 


When would marriage affect the validity of a person’s petition?


Very truly yours,


S.G.



Dear S.G.:


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When would marriage affect the validity of a person’s petition? 


Very truly yours, 


 S.G. 



Dear S.G.: 


The following are some of the various petition categories and the effect marriage would have on them: 


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Very truly yours,


S.C.


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When would marriage affect the validity of a person’s petition?


Very truly yours,


S.G.



Dear S.G.:


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When would marriage affect the validity of a person’s petition? 


Very truly yours, 


 S.G. 



Dear S.G.: 


The following are some of the various petition categories and the effect marriage would have on them: 


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Enter the US asap with your immigration visa!

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 10, 2015 - 10:00am

I was petitioned by my US citizen father, and after waiting for over 15 years, I was finally interviewed and just received my immigrant visa, which was delivered by the Embassy’s courier.

Opinion

Mahadlok nga makigrelasyon

By Jacky G, | September 12, 2015 - 10:00am

My first ever romantic relationship was with a lesbian.

Banat Kalingawan

May kahati

By Jacky G, | August 1, 2015 - 10:00am

Usa ako ka single mom. Karon, may nauyab ko nga usa ka public figure.

Banat Kalingawan

Can relatives petition family members for labor certification?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 30, 2014 - 12:00am

My American citizen sister would like to petition me, but it would take many, many years to get a green card through a family petition. She also has a very successful business and would like to petition me as her...

Opinion

Will they click?

By Socorro C. Ramos | April 14, 2013 - 12:00am

I am part of a clique of working women who met at a photography workshop three years ago.

Sunday Lifestyle

Over-using your visitor's visa could spell trouble

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | May 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I have a 10-year multiple B-1/B-2 visa.

Opinion

USCIS policy memorandum states that aliens have the 'right to be represented by an attorney'

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | April 1, 2012 - 12:00am

I am applying for immigration benefits with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), but I am very nervous and unsure about what to do, or what to say at the interview.

Opinion

Faster ways to be reunited with your family (Part I)

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 24, 2006 - 12:00am

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: My husband is a green card holder, and is in the US. He has filed a petition for me and our kids, but it will take many years before we can get our visas. It’s very hard...

Opinion

Would marriage hurt my petition?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | June 5, 2005 - 12:00am

(Part I) I am single and under petition. I have a common-law spouse, whom I would like to marry, but I am receiving conflicting advice and information about whether it’s OK to marry, and the effect that marriage...

Opinion

‘When would marriage affect my petition?’

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | September 28, 2003 - 12:00am

Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I am single and under petition. I have a common-law spouse, whom I would like to marry, but I am receiving conflicting advice and information about whether its OK to marry and the effect that...

Opinion