Dunedin, FL Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

There is a broad waiver for non-immigrant visas, and if your friend has shown rehabilitation and has a good reason for entering, he may very well be eligible for a waiver. The offense may also meet the "petty offense" exception. He should certainly speak with a lawyer who can review his conviction and help him present his case.

Yes you can get married but she will not get derivative asylee status since she married you after your asylum was approved. Next February you may begin the process to obtain your permanent residency. At that time you can file an I-130 petition for her but this just gives her a place in line until you become a U.S. citizen (4 years after your grant of PR status) or the FB-2a category advances to her Priority Date. In the meantime it is important she remain on her business visa. We can also explore the possibility of her employer sponsoring her for a green card as depending on her qualifications and the nature of the position she is in this may be quicker. I would suggest a paid consultation to sort all of these facts out and work out the best strategy for her.