Assuming that you are looking to get a permanent resident status for your wife -
Please indicate your situation and how long were you married.
I may not act as your attorney and may not represent you in your legal case - that would be outside the service provided by JustAnswer.
I may provide you with information, references and answer most clarification questions. That may be helpful if you filing a petition by yourself.
If you need an attorney who would file on your behalf - you should look for an attorney licensed in your state - I may help you to find attorney referral services if needed.
To address your original question I need to know what type of visa did your wife had when she came into the US and when she became illegal. Is there a deportation process in place?
Dear David,
you may file a petition for relative alien on behalf of your wife - The USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative - http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130.pdf . This petition is filed by the spouse - and must be accompanied by proof of relationship - marriage certificate. There is no waiting if the spouse is an US citizen - means the process will be started immediately after the application is accepted. Filing Fee $355. Instructions - http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf
Other forms to be filled :
That would likely be relatively straightforward procedure if she entered the US legally and overstayed her visa. However depending on her original visa or if she entered illegally - there might be some complications.
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