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Q: Can I apply for my husband's status change as an 18-year-old?
I am an 18-year-old soon-to-be U.S. citizen living in New Jersey, and my husband is currently an illegal immigrant, although he entered the country legally in 2023 on a visa. Can I apply for a status change for him at my current age, or do I need to wait until I'm 21 or older? What are the... View More 
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jul 14, 2026
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A U.S. citizen who is 18 years old may legally marry and sponsor a spouse for a green card. The law does not require a U.S. citizen to be 21 to petition for a husband or wife; that requirement applies only to sponsoring a parent. Because your fiancé entered the United States lawfully and later... View More
Q: Can I apply for my husband's status change as an 18-year-old?
I am an 18-year-old soon-to-be U.S. citizen living in New Jersey, and my husband is currently an illegal immigrant, although he entered the country legally in 2023 on a visa. Can I apply for a status change for him at my current age, or do I need to wait until I'm 21 or older? What are the... View More
Remzi Guvenc Kulen
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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You do not need to wait until age 21 to petition for your husband. A U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old may generally petition for a spouse and sign the required Affidavit of Support. The age-21 requirement applies to certain other relatives, such as when a U.S. citizen petitions for a... View More
Q: Can I marry a foreigner in another country and be legal in the US?
I am a resident of Minnesota and plan to marry a foreigner from the Philippines in another country. Her husband left ten years ago, and there has been no contact since. What legal steps should we take to ensure our marriage is recognized in the U.S., given her current marital status?
Stephen Arnold Black
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A marriage performed overseas is recognized as valid for U.S. immigration purposes only if it is legally valid in the country where it occurred. If the woman you intend to marry is still legally married ,even if her husband abandoned her, you cannot enter into a valid marriage until that prior... View More
Q: What can I do about wrongful termination after reporting harassment in Florida?
I was sexually harassed at work by a colleague. After reporting the harassment to the owner, the person responsible was fired. However, the manager became upset with my report and retaliated by convincing the owner to terminate my employment as well. I have text messages that support my claims of... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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The threshold issue is whether the employer has more than fifteen employees, which determines coverage under Title VII. If the employer meets that requirement and your claims are viable, you must first file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC within the applicable, and relatively short,... View More
Q: Is there free legal help to expunge a 10-year-old DUI felony in California?
I have a DUI felony conviction in California that is over 10 years old. I completed all the terms of my sentence, including probation and any fines, several years ago. I'm wondering if there are free legal resources available to help me expunge this felony from my record. I haven't had... View More
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Walter D. Shaw
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Yes. If your DUI felony conviction is over 10 years old and you've completed everything the court required, including probation, classes, fines, and any other conditions, you may qualify to have your conviction dismissed (often called an "expungement" in California).
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