Iraan, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

You cannot transfer your petition, but you can however submit a change of address for the pending petition online or by calling USCIS' customer service number that is listed on the receipt for the petition.

A foreign national may marry a U.S. citizen in the U.S. and then complete the Adjustment of Status application process to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). Beware, however, that details about your fiancee's entry into the U.S. may be problematic. Some nonimmigrant visas, such as "visitor's visas" are inappropriate for someone who is engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen and who intends to permanently reside in the U.S. - visitor's visas are exclusively for people who genuinely intend to stay temporarily and then return abroad, and misuse of a visa can constitute "visa fraud" with very harsh consequences. Other nonimmigrant visas, such as H1B visas, are suitable for someone having both an intention to stay temporarily and an intention to stay permanently, if authorized. It would be wise to consult with an immigration lawyer BEFORE your fiance enters the U.S. in order to discuss relevant details about your fiance, your marriage plans, etc. so that the attorney can advise about eligibilities, options and strategies. 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.

It is likely and you will most likely need a Waiver. *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.