Petition for Spouse
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Elizee Hernandez Law Firm specializes in various legal services including immigration, family law, and business visas. The firm is located in Miami, Florida, and its attorneys are members of several professional associations, providing services in multiple languages. They assist clients through complex legal processes such as asylum, deportation defense, and establishing family relationships for immigration purposes.
Petition for Spouse
- 1. Elizee Hernandez Law Firm, P.A 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 315 Miami, Florida 33131 www.ElizeeHernandez.com P. 305-371-8846 F. 305-371-8522
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- 3. • Jurisdiction Admitted To Practice: • State of Florida • Education: • University of Washington School of Law, LLM in Sustainable International Development. • University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctorate. • University of Miami, Bachelor of Science in Communication. Majors in Public Relations and International Studies, minor in Marketing. • Professional Associations and Memberships: • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) • Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA) Dade County Bar Association The Florida Bar Family Law Section Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division • Languages: • French and Haitian Creole • Contact information: • Phone: 305-371-8846 • Facsimile: 305-371-8522 • Email: [email protected]
- 4. • Jurisdiction Admitted to Practice: • State of Florida • Southern District of Florida • Education: • University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctorate • University of Miami Bachelor of Arts in English and French Literature • Professional Associations and Memberships: • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) • Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) • The Florida Bar, International and Criminal Law Sections • Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division • Languages: • Spanish and French • Contact Information: • Phone: 305-371-8846 • Facsimile: 305-371-8522 • E-mail: [email protected]
- 5. » The petitioner may file Form I-130, Petitioner for Alien Relative, to establish the existence of a relationship with the beneficiary who wishes to immigrate to the United States. » The petitioner must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a U.S. Citizen. » The petitioner may not file this form if the individual and the beneficiary were not both physically present at the marriage ceremony, and the marriage was not consummated.
- 6. If the petitioner gained lawful permanent resident status by virtue a prior marriage:
- 7. » The petitioner must prove with clear and convincing evidence that the marriage is legally valid where it took place. » That the individual and the beneficiary have genuine feelings so the marriage is trustworthy. » That no fee or any other consideration was given between the petitioner and the beneficiary. If the marriage took place when the beneficiary was subject of a deportation proceeding, the petitioner will have to meet the following standard in showing that the relationship is genuine.
- 8. To corroborate citizenship the petitioner needs a copy of any of the following documents. To corroborate a permanent resident status the petitioner must show a copy front-and-back of the permanent resident card. » Birth Certificate » Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship. » Form Fs-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States. » An Unexpired Passport. » An original Statement from a U.S. consular officer.
- 9. To prove a family relationship to the beneficiary, the documents that the petitioner needs to submit are the followings: In addition to that, the petitioner must show one of the following documents: » A copy of the marriage certificate » A passport-style color photo of the petitioner and the beneficiary » A complete and signed Form-325A, Biographic Information for the petitioner and for the beneficiary. » Documents showing joint ownership or property. » A joint lease. » Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources. » Birth certificate of the child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary. » Affidavits sworn of affirmed by third parties having knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship.
- 10. The filing fee for the Form I-130 is $420. Because USCIS fees change periodically, we encourage you to check on the website www.uscis.gov or call at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.
- 11. Helping Our Clients Through Difficult Life Decisions Elizee Hernandez Law Firm, P.A 1110 Brickell Avenue, Suite 315 Miami, Florida 33131 www.ElizeeHernandez.com P. 305-371-8846 F. 305-371-8522 Helping our clients through difficult life decisions.