My spouse came into the United States without a visa – is he eligible for a greencard?

If your spouse entered without inspection (EWI, in immigration lingo) than that will complicate his or her process significantly. The short answer is yes, there are ways that he or she can become a green card holder, but it is a much longer process, with more chances for denial. Your spouse has to return to his or her home country for a period of time before receiving his or her green card.

However, this process is very specific to the precise situation that your spouse is in. It is difficult to provide a general answer, so it is best to schedule a consultation with Judge Joyce. Please contact us at info@joyceassociates.com or (617) 523-1500.