He was here on an E2 visa with his parents, since he's no longer their dependent, does that make him illegal?

[Sara H 0]

J and I got married September ninth. We didn't tell his parents until today. His mother is insisting that according to their immigration lawyer, there is a 30 day time limit from the date of our wedding to begin to file the appropriate paperwork for his green card. She told me today, upon finding out that we had already gotten married, that when we got married it voided his visa status because he was here on a joint visa with them as their dependent. Does that mean that he is illegal now? Is she even correct about this assumption? If it is true, and J is now an illegal alien, what does that mean for us and does that change the paperwork that must be filed? Can he be deported? Help!! I don't know what I'm supposed to do about any of this, and I can't figure out if his mom is trying to push this faster than necessary because of her own impatience to recieve sponsor ship or if it's a legitimate concern. Also, I don't have a job on the books and he is unable to work legally in the US because he doesn't have a social security number or a work permit. How will this affect our filing? Do we need to have a cosponsor for him? Would it be a good idea even if we don't NEED one? He does have a job, runs his own business, but it's in his father's name. And what office do I contact to ask questions in FL? Where do I send the forms once we have them filled out?

Edited September 16, 2008 by Sara H

[Lili 3]

I believe overstay is forgiven when married to a US citizen, but you should file ASAP. If you satisfy the 125% poverty level, why should you have a cosponsor?

He shouldn't be working for his dad if it is true that him marrying you, rendered his visa null and void.

Regarding your local office, check the USCIS locator. The closest to your zipcode is the one you want to make an infopass to.

Read the forms for the address.

Also do not forget I-130!

Good luck.