Quitman, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Item 17 in Section C of the Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative seeks information about the beneficiary (your husband) and his children. This is only one of many items in the Adjustment of Status suite of applications that can be confusing, ambiguous or vague, and providing incorrect information can cause significant delays or even more harsh consequences. For a process as important as helping a spouse attain Lawful Permanent Resident status (getting a "Green Card"), it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney. 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.

The Affidavit of Support form requires that the sponsoring U.S. citizen identify his/her own income, and if that income is not sufficient to meet the I-864p poverty guidelines for the applicable family size, then it may be necessary to have a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor generally may be any adult U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who has sufficient documentable income and who is willing to assume the responsibilities contemplated in the Affidavit of Support. This is an example of just one of the details in the application process that can be significantly more complex than it first may appear to be. Errors or inadequate supporting documents can create significant delays or even more harsh consequences. It would be wise for you, your mother (and, perhaps, your husband) to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant details, would be able to advise your family about eligibilities, options and strategies and could offer legal representation in the application process.

Generally, a U.S. citizen over age 21 may sponsor a parent to adjust status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident. Rather than considering taking that step, however, it would be wise to find out what has been holding-up your pending Petition to Remove Conditions for so many years. If you were represented by an attorney in the application process that remains pending, you should consult with that immigration attorney.