Q: Can I file I-130 petition for my wife and son who is 7yrs old.
I am legal permanent resident of USA since December 2016 and my status is single now. Actually I was married before I came here and I have a son of 7yrs. Now my question to you is that would there be any problem of my status if they found that I was married before admitted to the USA when filling I-130 for them. Let me know the legal possible way to bring them in USA.
A: Yes, it could become an issue. I have represented people with similar issues. We were honest from that point forward and explained what happened. The government can be forgiving if you have a good reason, but forgiveness cannot be guaranteed.
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