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US Citizen married to Illegal
I know it can happen and the illegal alien(overstay) can get legalized. However how easy is this process?
- 09-15-2008 05:58 AM #2
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Its not easy and you'll still have to file for a K-1 visa if you want to be with your fiance after she adjusts her status.
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- 02-10-2009 11:52 AM #3
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Still open?
Hi,
I don't know if you still need an answer to this but many overstays who can prove they entered lawfully can adjust their status if they're marrying a US citizen without leaving the US.
If they leave the US many of them are barred for up to 10 years even if they married a US citizen.Justin G. Randolph, Esq. - Immigration lawyer handling Green Cards, Deportation, Citizenship and more & also handling Pregnancy Discrimination & other discrimination cases.
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- 03-20-2009 05:01 PM #4
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For anyone else falling upon this thread, if you face this situation, I would immediately get a lawyer to handle this, and not just post a message on a forum. I know this can be done because my buddy married an overstay and they got it sorted out.
I think the smart thing is to talk to a lawyer first, and then make decisions like leaving the country--that can effect your rights.Cool article: Can Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure? | Riverside Bankruptcy Lawyer
- 05-07-2009 02:50 AM #5
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US Citizen married to Illegal
Even if you are now illegal in the US (staying past the date of authorized stay, ... Marriage to US Citizen. There are several options: Get married and ...
- 05-28-2009 09:59 AM #6
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In certain case, even persons who were admitted and entered with a fake passport/visa, can adjust their status in case of marriage to a U.S. citizen. They would need to file a fraud waiver, which is discretionary.
- 08-03-2009 03:23 AM #7
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I am a U.S. Citizen who has been married to an illegal (Mexican) immigrant for 5 years. We have 3 kids and he has one son with another illegal immigrant. ..
- 08-03-2009 09:08 AM #8
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Steven, there are two types of illegal/undocumented immigrants: those who entered illegally and those who entered legally, but overstayed their I-94 card. You need to speak with a competent Immigration attorney.
- 08-03-2009 04:48 PM #9
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Shouldn't being married to a legal U.S. citizen take care of the matter?
- 08-03-2009 04:53 PM #10
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If the person entered without inspection (EWI), marriage to a U.S. citizen will not cure it... the person will still be inadmissible - cannot obtain Permanent Residence (unless grandfathered under section 245(i)).
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