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Katelyn

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I'm not used to message boards. Not sure if I'm on the right forum for my particular situation.

I'm not in the US legally, though I came in many years ago on a visitor's visa. I have a driver's licence and SS number, obtained legally, and am married with 5 children, all born in the US.

My primary question involves what I must do to be and remain here legally, where do I start, CAN I even do anything at this late date?

If I'm not on the right forum for this question, would you please re-direct me?

Katelyn
 
Joe,

Thanks very much for your response. I tried to briefly include an overview of my situation, and managed to leave out the most important piece of information!

Yes, my husband is a US citizen.

The forms you spoke of--do you know where I may obtain them? Can I send away for them, or get them online? Or must I show up in person at my local immigration office (wherever that might be) and if so will I run the risk of being questioned?

In the current climate after 911 I'm very concerned that my presence in an immigration office will be viewed with suspicion--paranoid I guess, but I've lived with the worry of my status here for quite some time.

Thanks.
Katelyn
 
Originally posted by Katelyn
The forms you spoke of--do you know where I may obtain them? Can I send away for them, or get them online? Or must I show up in person at my local immigration office (wherever that might be) and if so will I run the risk of being questioned?
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You may prefer the forms at http://visapro.com/INS-Forms-Download.asp. More of them are computer-fillable than on the CIS site, and they have done a much more professional job than did the CIS at making the forms computer-fillable.


Another Joe
(who just filed for AOS for Aussie wife)
 
Thanks to both Joe AND Joe for your responses :)

I was hit with some very disturbing news last night. My husband of 26 years wants a divorce. Personally this is somewhat of a relief--he is verbally and emotionally abusive, and occasionally slightly physically so.

Legally, this makes my situation all the more difficult. There was a lot of discussion between us about his announcement, but not about where this leaves me legally. I would rather not bring this up with him, as my negotiating position, under the circumstances, is very poor.

I don't intend to belabor the personal aspects of this, but felt it necessary for you to have this information, in order to ask my current question.

I have a son, 30, who lives across the country from me. He's successful financially, married, one child, and our relationship is sound. Legally, can he sponsor me? (I'm not sure that's the correct word--I'm unfamiliar with the nomenclature--sorry.)

Is my question clear? Can he stand in place of my husband to do those things that my husband would have to do, to provide me with legal status in the U.S.?

I'd appreciate any advice you have to offer.

Katelyn
 
Joe,

Thank you so much for such a quick reply.

This an enormous relief for me! I assume that the forms you spoke of in an earlier response are still applicable if my son is sponsoring me, and not my husband?

Katelyn
 
Joe,

Yes, my son is a US citizen, born and raised.

I have another question, if you don't mind.

He lives across the country from me. I had understood sponsorship to be that alliance with someone who will guarantee financial responsibility for the person being sponsored, so that they do not become a burden to the country. If that's the case, will his geographical distance from me be an issue?

If that's NOT the case, can you direct me to information that will enlighten me about sponsorship, its obligations and duties? I want to approach my son about this will all the information possible.

Katelyn
 
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