Vaughan, MS asked in Immigration Law for Texas

Q: How does a canadian who is married to an american for 6 years, living in TX illegally get legal ID. Urgent Help needed.

My mother is from Canada and met her now husband on a vacation to Texas in 2012. They fell in love and she stayed for 10 months. When trying to visit Canada together after 10 months, her husband was denied entry to canada and my mother denied return to the US for 6 months. After 6 months apart, she returned to the US where they were married and have been living together for over 6 years. Her whole life is in Texas now but without legal ID she cannot get her name on any documents or accounts. Nine months ago her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and should he pass my mother will not be able to pay the house bills, vehicles etc. without ID. She does not want to start her life over in Canada however they cannot afford the 15000$ that they were quoted by an attorney for citizenship. What should they do?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If your mother lawfully entered the U.S. and if her spouse can present proof of U.S. citizenship then an adjustment of status with USCIS is possible provided that she is not inadmissible for other reasons.

By the way, the quoted legal fee of $15,000 is excessive.

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