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Help G file the paperwork necessary to remain in the U.S. with his wife and son, both U.S....

  • Client Location: Portchester
  • Type of Relief: Family-Based + Adjustment of Status

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Facts:  G is a 30 year old native of Guatemala who entered the U.S. on a visitor’s visa as a child.  Five years ago, G met the woman who would become his wife and mother to his son.  The night they met, G joked that L, his wife, would become his future ex-girlfriend.  Five years, a baby boy, and a marriage later, G is thankful that his prediction never came true!

Legal assessment:  G  is eligible for a green card through his marriage to his wife, who is a U.S. citizen. The couple needs help preparing and filing the required paperwork with the government so that their young family can stay together.

Topics:
  • Immediate Relatives
  • Case Placement
  • USCIS
  • Adjustment of Status
  • Client/witness interviewing
  • Beginner
  • Client advice and counseling
  • Estimated Time Commitment (Hours)
    • < 5
    • 5-10
    • 10-20
    • > 20
    • unknown
  • Mentor Available
  • Free Volunteer Training
  • Organization Provides Malpractice Insurance
  • Case Level / Appropriate For
    Beginner
  • Skills Developed
    Client advice and counseling, Client/witness interviewing, Document Drafting
  • Venue where case will be heard
    USCIS
  • Additional Volunteers Needed
    Other: