Q: How can i qualify for family unity?
A:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Family Unity is a procedure provided by regulations and later clarified by case law and subsequent USCIS policy memorandum (http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static_Files_Memoranda/2009/fi...). The procedure allows a spouse or child of a "legalized alien" who was eligible as of May 5, 1988 to receive such designation, to receive permanent residence by virtue of such family members' relationship to the principle "legalized alien." Okay, I know this was very confusing legal jargon. I will try to simplify it:
if your spouse or parent was considered a "legalized alien" and you were a spouse or child on or before May 5, 1988, then you could also receive permanent residence by virtue of the existence of that relationship on that date. If you were a spouse, it matters not that you later divorced. So long that you had a spousal relationship on that magical date, that's all what is required.
If you post more facts, I will be happy to analyze your situation more closely.
Gus M. Shihab
www.ShihabImmigrationFirm.com
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