Milton, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Generally, when a U.S. citizen who marries a foreign national, they may succeed in a marriage-based adjustment of status application process in the Immediate Relative visa category notwithstanding that the U.S. citizen spouse owes back taxes or has ongoing controversies regarding taxes. Of course, there are many additional details that impact immigration-related eligibility, including the possibility that the tax issues reflect financial matters necessitating a "joint sponsor." It would be wise for you and your fiance to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant facts, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies and could offer legal representation in the often quite complex application process.

Significantly more information is needed in order to assess eligibilities, options and strategies for your husband. This includes, for example, knowing whether you are a U.S. citizen; when and how did your husband enter the U.S.; what applications have been filed by or for him before; etc. There really is no substitute for conferring with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could provide advice and offer legal representation.

Generally a U.S. citizen's previous criminal arrest/conviction history will have no bearing on his eligibility to sponsor a spouse in immigration applications. It would be wise, however, for you and your husband to consult with an immigration attorney before commencing an immigration application.