Question
Can I petition my spouse if they entered without papers?
Short answer
This question needs legal advice. How your spouse entered, how long they have been here and their history change the answer, and Paso Libre does not assess cases. A licensed attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative can.
Paso Libre editorial team
Reviewed September 29, 2026 · Educational information, not legal advice
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Official sources
- Find legal services — USCIS ↗ · Read on September 29, 2026
- Accredited representatives — Department of Justice ↗ · Read on September 29, 2026
- Action against 28 “notarios” — New Jersey Attorney General (2018) ↗ · Read on September 29, 2026