Kennesaw, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

While receiving means-tested public assistance can interfere with adjustment of status eligibility, that generally applies to a foreign national applicant, not the foreign national's child, receiving the aid. It would be wise for you and your husband to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, including about the application for and receipt of means-tested public assistance by your daughter, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies for you, and could offer legal representation in the often quite complex application process.

Generally, a foreign national living abroad who is engaged to become married to a U.S. citizen may complete an immigration process that includes the foreign national's minor children. There are multiple approaches to be considered, including, for example, an application for a K-1 fiance visa that would allow the foreign national to enter the U.S. to become married within the required time and then proceed with adjustment of status; the couple could become married abroad and then complete the consular processing steps in the Immediate Relative visa category, etc. It would be wise for you and your fiance to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies and who then could offer legal representation for the often quite complex application process.

Significantly more information is needed in order to analyze your situation and immigration-related eligibilities, options and strategies that may enable you to achieve your goals. There really is no substitute for consulting with an immigration attorney who could advise you after learning the relevant information about you, your immigration history, your son's age, etc.