Can my boyfriend help me with my immigration documents even if he has bad records in the past?

I have a boyfriend, he has some felony for drug and he also has child support for his two child and at the moment he is not working so he said he wants to help me to get my documents in order but I don't know if his past can bring me more problems than help he’s been out trouble for around one year now so what should we do?

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Answered By: Touchstone Law Firm, LLC

It all depends on whether he can support you.

Answer Applies to: District of Columbia
Replied: 10/20/2011

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Answered By: Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC

If you marry for love and not to "help", his criminal past will not affect you. But the question is if you are eligible.

Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/20/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Christine Troy

It depends what his convictions are for and if he is in trouble over child support. Make an appointment with a competent immigration attorney.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/19/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.

The larger problem is his affidavit of support that will be needed. See an immigration attorney for advice.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/18/2011

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Answered By: World Esquire Law Firm

First, you will want to get married for the right reasons and in good faith. This is actually a requirement under the law. Once you do that, then he can file the appropriate documents for you as a USC and you will need to find a joint-sponsor to guarantee that you will not become a public charge in the US if you were to become a LPR. His past is his problem and it does not factor in in these kinds of applications most of the time. Good luck!

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/18/2011

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