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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is the derivative beneficiary?

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Answered by attorney David H Stoller (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Stoller & Moreno, P.A.
The answer is that a derivative beneficiary is generally a derivative beneficiary by operation of law, not by choice of the principle applicant. So even if your father had his "second" family" on the paperwork, you would still be considered a derivative beneficiary of the visa petition filed on behalf of your father if you otherwise meet the requirements for such classification. I am not sure how this fits within the scope of the inquiry that you have made, but having derivative beneficiary status may actually qualify you for the benefits of 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the extent that this helps you in any way. My suggestion is that you sit and discuss your situation with a licensed and competent attorney. Rather than make guesses as to whether you are or are not qualified for any immigration benefits, someone with knowledge and experience in this area should be able to explain your situation and provide you some guidance on how you can proceed in legalizing your own status.
The answer is that a derivative beneficiary is generally a derivative beneficiary by operation of law, not by choice of the principle applicant. So even if your father had his "second" family" on the paperwork, you would still be considered a derivative beneficiary of the visa petition filed on behalf of your father if you otherwise meet the requirements for such classification. I am not sure how this fits within the scope of the inquiry that you have made, but having derivative beneficiary status may actually qualify you for the benefits of 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the extent that this helps you in any way. My suggestion is that you sit and discuss your situation with a licensed and competent attorney. Rather than make guesses as to whether you are or are not qualified for any immigration benefits, someone with knowledge and experience in this area should be able to explain your situation and provide you some guidance on how you can proceed in legalizing your own status.
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What is the processing time for green card paperwork?

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Answered by attorney Christine Victoria Troy (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at The Law Office of Christine Troy
It takes many years to be able to file for an actual green card through a USC husband. That is because there is a quota where they only allow a certain amount of people to file each year. Go to my website and click on visa bulletin. Open the most recent bulletin and scroll to the family chart. Find your box. When your I-130 filing date shows up there, you can file for your green card.
It takes many years to be able to file for an actual green card through a USC husband. That is because there is a quota where they only allow a certain amount of people to file each year. Go to my website and click on visa bulletin. Open the most recent bulletin and scroll to the family chart. Find your box. When your I-130 filing date shows up there, you can file for your green card.
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Can I apply for citizenship even if I did not register for selective service?

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Answered by attorney Richard Stephan Kolomejec (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Richard S. Kolomejec
Yes. You can apply for citizenship without having registered for selective service. You may just need to show that your failure to register was not knowing or willful.
Yes. You can apply for citizenship without having registered for selective service. You may just need to show that your failure to register was not knowing or willful.
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