Pavo, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Depending on how and when Dad acquired US Citizenship, you may be a US citizen now. If not, Dad can sponsor you for a green card and the processing speed would depend on your age and marital status. Consult with an immigration attorney for more specific advice. 

When a foreign national who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a J-1 visa) becomes married to a U.S. citizen, the couple may succeed with a marriage-based adjustment of status application process, so that the foreign national will become a Lawful Permanent Resident (will get a "Green Card"). This is true regardless of whether the foreign national spouse may have overstayed a visa for a long time, and even if the foreign national spouse may have worked without authorization. It would be wise for you and your fianc?/fianc?e to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise you about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies.

Far more information is needed in order to provide a legal analysis of your eligibility for immigration benefits. This includes, for example, information about your mother's immigration status (is she a U.S. citizen? is she a Permanent Resident? does she have some other status?); information about you (How and when did you enter the U.S.? What is your current immigration status? What immigration-related applications ever before have been filed by or for you?; do you have a record of arrests, convictions, and so forth); Etc. There really is no substitute for you and your mother to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.