350 Fifth Avenue | Suite 7210 | New York, NY 10118
Call 646.722.8649

Filing For Bankruptcy If You’re Not Here Legally

Question: I have a question. I have researched this on a few websites and some say yes and some say no. I heard in the hispanic radio that it is possible to do, but I want to make sure. Is it possible for me and my wife to file bankruptcy being ‘illegal’ or not having papers. Of course you must know we have a SS#, you should understand. But we don’t have Driver’s License or also in this case “Social Security Card” and I would like to know if it is possible, I heard it is. I mean I know we can fill out all the paperwork but at the time of the court date can we go through it? Thanks a lot.

Rating: +0

Positive Negative

There is no requirement that you be here legally in order to file for bankruptcy. You must merely be here. I'm not making any representation regarding the chances of immigration finding out about your existence here.