Roswell, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Health insurance is not the type of asset that can be included in the sometimes complex calculations for financial eligibility of a sponsoring relative in his/her Affidavit of Support. If the sponsoring relative does not have sufficient documentable income to meet the statutory requirements, then it may be necessary to have a joint sponsor. It would be wise for you and your husband to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could provide advice for attaining your immigration-related goals.

"Original" and "certified copy" are terms that often are used interchangeably. Aside from that note, if you are facing a risk of wrongful removal/deportation, you should engage an immigration attorney to assist you. Catholic Charities and the Latin American Association sometimes are able to offer legal assistance for this type of case upon a needs-based fee basis, and even if they are unable to offer free or reduced-fee assistance it would be wise for you to borrow money if necessary for this type of legal assistance. The risks are significant and the financial cost to seek a remedy in the future may be much greater than the cost to resolve the matter now.

Eligibility for a U.S. citizen to sponsor a spouse does not change according to whether the foreign national is pregnant or already has given birth to the couple's child. Since your fianc?e is currently located abroad, and I presume she would apply from the Philippines, the applicable application process is called "consular processing." While the child's birth certificate with both parents' names on it will be strong proof of the bona fide nature of the marriage, that certainly is not required at time of application, it could be supplied to immigration officials later in the application process, and applying soon will reduce the time that you and she are separated. It would be wise to consult with an immigration attorney, who, after learning all of the relevant details about your fianc?e, your relationship and your goals, would be able to advise about eligibilities, options and strategies and provide legal representation in the application process. 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.