Fabens, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

It is not unlawful to submit an I-130 relative petition on behalf of your sister who overstayed in the USA. However, the approval of an I-130 petition does not guarantee that she will be granted a green card. She must still be eligible and apply for her immigrant visa or adjustment of status.

*Adjustment of Status* An Adjustment of Status Application must be filed. This application will hopefully have the end result of obtaining lawful permanent residency. Once it is filed, the work-permit will be issued in a few months. Afterwards, in about 6 months to 1 year, the final interview will be conducted. Should you want to retain my firm to send an attorney with you to the interview, we will be happy to do so. If he does not qualify to adjust, then he would have to Consulate Process. *Criminal Waiver of Inadmissibility* A Waiver of Inadmissibility will have to be obtained. This is an application that will include a legal brief, forms, documents, exhibits, declarations and other evidence. My firm can prepare the entire waiver, and attach all of the necessary documents. It will take several months for the decision, and if done correctly, there is a good chance of an approval. The Waiver essentially makes the crime or ground of ineligibility disappear so that entry or re-entry will be allowed into the U.S. Please note that the Waiver is the critical part of this application, and unless approved, there cannot be any other petition that will allow entry into the U.S. Therefore, the Waiver must be prepared with significant supporting documents.