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Article: IMMIGRATION CORNER; Green card thru marriage to a citizen chancy - Part I
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- Filipino Reporter
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- December 16, 2004
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Gurfinkel, Michael J.
Filipino Reporter
12-16-2004
PLEASE allow me to share with you a letter from a client for this week's
column.
"Dear Atty. Gurfinkel:
"A few years ago, I entered the U.S. as a crewman. I am now in love with a
U.S. citizen and we plan to get married. Once we are married, will my
spouse be able to petition me, and can I adjust status (obtain a green
card) in the U.S., without any problems?
"Very truly yours, TG."
Dear TG:
Everyone knows that a good faith (love) marriage to a U.S. citizen is one
of the fastest and easiest ways to get a green card. But, not everyone is
eligible or entitled to adjust status in the U.S., even if they marry a
U.S. citizen. The following people would not ...