If I would like to petition for my husbands green card but he has been here illegally for 7 years, how will that effect our efforts?

If I would like to petition for my husbands green card but he has been here illegally for 7 years, how will that effect our efforts?

We have been married 5 years, we have 2 daughters together. He has no criminal record. I would also like to know if he would be able to work and travel during the application process? Also, if he will have to go abroad at all during the process? And the average price of lawyers help?

Asked on February 29, 2012 under Immigration Law, Colorado

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