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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Kansas on
Q: I am a US citizen. My husband's 2-year green card expired 3 years ago (while overseas). Can he get 10-year card now?

Before his 2-year card expired, we moved overseas together. He now wants to move back but wants to get a 10-year green card. Is that possible?

Jennifer Lynn Cervantes
Jennifer Lynn Cervantes
answered on Jul 10, 2017

You really need to contact an immigration attorney.

From what I understood from your question: he obtained his green card based on your marriage and obtained a conditional 2 yr. green card. He then left country and remained overseas.

In order to remain a permanent resident, a...
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Q: My huband wasn't deported he had to leave the states due to a family emergency. What does he need to return?

.We met almost 5 years ago he was here in America a year before we met legally with a vacation visa I believe. We own a business together, we also have a newborn baby 1 month old( Going through an adoption). My husband was here in America for almost 6 years. We have been married a little over two... View More

Jennifer Lynn Cervantes
Jennifer Lynn Cervantes
answered on Jul 10, 2017

It really depends on the specific circumstances of your case. I would recommend that you contact an immigration attorney immediately.

Generally, if a person overstays their visa, they will be subject to the 3 and 10 year bars provisions of the law which prohibit applicants from returning...
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