Q: My daughter came to the U.S. with me illegally and she is now 10 years old. We satisfy all the requirements of 245(i) and we are now ready to adjust our status. Must she pay the $1000 penalty? A: No. This fee does not apply to a child under the age of

Q: I came to the US with a K (fiancé) visa. Within 90 days of my entry to the US, I married the person who invited me to the U.S. May I adjust my status to permanent resident? A: Yes.

Q: I was admitted to the U.S. under a K visa. However, I did not marry my fiancé who petitioned for me. I ended up marrying another U.S. citizen instead. May I adjust my status? A: No. You have to leave the U.S. and apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S.

Q: What is Advance Parole? A: Advance Parole is a document for certain aliens to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad without an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. Such aliens must be approved for Advance Parole before leaving the United