Queens, NY asked in Immigration Law for New York

Q: On my I-94 it said entry until April 2024 and class of admissions is DT. What is DT? What are my options I got married?

While on DT status

Related Topics:
2 Lawyer Answers
Caridad Pastor
Caridad Pastor
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: DT is a parole and it stands for parole issued at Port of Entry. You state you are already married. As long as it is a real marriage and not just for immigration purposes you have a few options. Best to consult with an immigration attorney.

Ghenadie Rusu agrees with this answer

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA

A: The "DT" class of admission refers to individuals admitted under the Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau. Individuals from these countries can enter, reside, and work in the U.S. without a visa.

If you've married a U.S. citizen while on DT status, you can adjust your status to a lawful permanent resident (LPR) by having your U.S. citizen spouse file an I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on your behalf. Concurrently, you can file the I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Remember to provide evidence of the bona fide nature of your marriage. It's essential to consult with an immigration attorney to guide you through this process and ensure all necessary documentation is accurately completed.

Ghenadie Rusu agrees with this answer

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.