Q: How do I locate an immigration attorney who's able to provide competent pro bono work to a disabled college graduate?
I suffered a motorcycle accident 5+ years ago and only attempting to determine how to allow my VERY recently married Registered Nurse wife the ability to work here in the US, possibly near where we reside in north Pinellas County Florida
A: That depends on where you live. Sometimes, you can find resources in pamphlets at your local immigration court, if you are close to one. Catholic Social Services sometimes can help. I would need to know where to live to give you better advice. If you are indigent, though, you will not be able to pass the income test in order to sponsor your wife for a Green Card. You will need a family member who earns a specific amount of income based on their number of dependents to co-sponsor your wife, despite her ability to work. Because your wife is a registered nurse, she may be eligible for a special work visa due to the nursing shortage. After she works for a certain period of time and pays taxes, then she will be exempt from needing sponsorship. I recommend that you seek a consultation with a competent immigration attorney. You may need to pay a fee, but just an initial consultation might help her determine what avenues are available to her, if you do not have a co-sponsor.
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