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If a US citizen marries an illegal can they become a citizen or a legal resident even though they have a criminal record?
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∙ 18y ago
No, marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically convey permanent residency or citizenship. The proper procedures for obtaining resident status will need to be followed by the non-citizen, the issue of a criminal record may play a significant part in a decision by the USICS. (www.usics.gov)
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 17y agoNo. In most cases it is no longer possible for a foreign national who is unlawfully present within the US to be sponsored for permanent residency or citizenship by a citizen spouse regardless of having a criminal history or not. Any foreign national either legally or illegally within the US is subject to deportation if convicted of a federal or state felony.
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If a British citizen marries an illegal can they become a citizen or a legal resident both are same sex the illegal has been in UK for 4 years now and has just recently aplied for residency?
Yup
What will happen if an alien with a waver visa marries a permanent resident in USA and then stays as an illegal?
The resident would need to wait until becoming a US citizen until filing for residency for the illegal alien spouse.
If an illegal immigrant marries a woman who has legal status and they have a child will the father then have legal status?
No, marrying a US citizen or a permanent resident does not grant the illegal immigrant legal status regardless of whether there is a child involved or not.
Can an illegal person from Colombia that marries a US citizen become a resident?
Not without becoming a legal alien. Which usually requires returning to their home country and applying for a marriage visa.
If a illegal alien marries a us citizen is it a legal marriage in the US?
no
Can an underage illegal immigrant become legal by being adopted by a US citizen?
Yes. If the illegal immigrant marries a citizen, they can become a citizen from that.
How long does it take for an illegal that marries a resident to get a social security card?
12 YEARS
If you are a Russian citizen marrying a Canadian citizen how long will it take to be a permanent resident?
Once a person from another nation marries a Canadian citizen, he or she becomes a permanent resident. The process takes approximately 50 days for the paperwork.
Can an illegal immigrant remain in the us legally?
only if the person marries a US citizen
When an irishman marries a US citizen?
No, marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically grant an immigrant permanent resident or citizenship status. http://www.uscis.gov
If you marry an alien resident does she become a citizen?
Yes, regardless of the alien's status. He can adjust his status and apply for citizenship once he or she marries a U.S. citizen.
What is the legal residency status of a foreigner who marries a US citizen during a visit?
You must immediately apply for a permanent resident status.
