Out of status wife

[belma_2758]

Hi everyone! I am trying to apply for naturalization as i already had completed the required years of residence. I just got married two months ago and my wife used to be a tourist but overstayed here. So right now she's out of status. Do you think i'll be having problems with the naturalization process beacause my wife is out of status?

Secondly, are we going to have problems if i petition her after i get naturalized? Do you think she will be sent home to her country?

Thank you so much..

[Luisrolo]

Out of status wife

According to the instructions of form I-485 If your wife entered the country legally she can apply for adjustment of status here in the US, first you need to become citizen, then you need to file a form I-130 along with form I-485, she won't need to leave the country to get the documents after you file for her as a citizen, make sure you go over the details of form I-485 and determine that she qualifies for adjustment, no criminal records, deportation orders etc.

I have posted a question on this forum about the forms needed for this type of scenarios but no answer yet, so far I know we need I-130 and I-485 not sure about employment authorization form yet, if I learn something new I will update your post, good luck