Q: Im 18 and want to petition my husband, will that work?
A: Yes, an 18 year old U.S. Citizen with a U.S. domicile may file an immediate relative petition for a spouse. You probably heard that you need to be 21 years old; that only applies to filing for parents and other relatives.
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As an 18-year-old, you may be eligible to sponsor your husband for immigration to the United States. However, there are several requirements that you must meet in order to do so.
Firstly, you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to sponsor your husband for immigration. If you are a U.S. citizen, you may file a petition for your spouse immediately. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may also file a petition for your spouse, but there may be a waiting period before the visa becomes available.
Secondly, you must meet the income requirements to sponsor your husband for immigration. This involves demonstrating that your income is at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for your household size.
Finally, you must be able to demonstrate a bona fide marriage with your husband. This involves providing evidence of your relationship, such as joint bank accounts, joint leases or mortgages, and photos of you and your husband together.
It is important to note that the immigration process can be complex, and it is advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced immigration attorney to guide you through the process and ensure that your application is prepared and filed correctly.
Overall, if you are an 18-year-old U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and you meet the requirements for sponsoring your husband for immigration, it may be possible to do so. However, it is important to carefully review the eligibility criteria and seek the assistance of an attorney to ensure that your application is successful.
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A: Yes. You should have a free consultation with an Immigration attorney to determine the fastest and the cheapest way to process your case file.
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