Freeport, NY Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

After 5 years, you are eligible to apply for citizenship. You must pass the citizenship exam and be able to show good moral conduct, meaning no criminal convictions during the previous 5 years from the date your citizen application is filed.

Generally, a U.S. citizen may petition for a spouse to adjust status in the U.S. to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card") if the spouse entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a visitor's visa). This is true even if the spouse may have overstayed that initial visa for a very long time, and regardless of whether her passport may have expired. Of course, there are many other factors that address eligibility, and it would be wise for you and your fiance to consult with an immigration lawyer. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

You will need to petition parents separately. The children cannot come with them on your petition. You need to speak with an attorney about your options.