Family-based Immigration Specialist

	Frequently Asked Questions:
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1.	Can I do this process on my own?
2.	Why retain an attorney?
3.	How long will it take to obtain permanent residence for your foreign relative?
4.	Does a U.S. Citizen filing for a spouse need to file separate petitions for the spouse’s children?
5.	As a U.S. Citizen filing an I-130 Form for a spouse abroad, can my spouse reside in the United States while the petition is pending?
6.	What if I do not make enough income to file an Affidavit of Support on behalf of my foreign relative?
7.	What is an adjustment of status?

5. As a U.S. Citizen filing an I-130 Form for a spouse abroad, can my spouse reside in the United States while the petition is pending?

Yes. Once the form is filed and its status is pending, your spouse is allowed to live in the United States under a K-3 Visa. Your spouse may also work while here under this type of visa. Alternatively, it is not mandatory for your spouse to reside here while the case is pending, but may instead wait abroad for the petition to be approved.