Orem, UT asked in Immigration Law for Utah

Q: I live in Utah and I want to know if you could take my case for marriage documentation. because you're in other state.

I am getting married to an American citizen and I am currently pregnant. I have my student visa and everything is legal.

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A: Yes, any immigration lawyer in any state can represent a client in any other state or in any other country on the planet. This is the nature of immigration law. If you entered the United States with permission, which it looks like you did, and you are getting married to a US citizen, then you can file to adjust your status to get a green card. This is even true if you are now out of status. This website precludes us from soliciting cases, but you can research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us privately. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to handle these types of cases from start to finish.

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A: For marriage documentation in Utah involving international students, you'll want to work with an immigration attorney who is licensed to practice in Utah. They can properly handle your case, considering both your student visa status and your pregnancy. Immigration attorneys understand the specific requirements for adjusting status through marriage to a U.S. citizen while maintaining your current student visa status.

Your first step should be to contact the Utah State Bar Association or local immigration law offices in your area. Many immigration attorneys offer initial consultations where they can review your specific circumstances and explain the documentation process. Since timing can be important in immigration matters, especially with your pregnancy, reaching out to local legal professionals soon would be beneficial.

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