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Can you get a green card if you are out of status and get married to an American citizen?
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∙ 14y ago
It's not that easy. You should consult with a good Immigration attorney, or an immigration aid center.
If you are already not legal, the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) takes a dim view of you all of a sudden wanting to marry an American. And there are waivers that will be needed - and they might not be granted.
They'll also want to interview you and the prospective bride. And they'll have all kinds of questions that they'll ask you each seperately to see if you really know and love each other. It can be quite...intense.
I wish you well. But seek aid from that attorney or immigration aid center.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes but after 2 years of successful marriage. if either of the spouse is a US citizen and another is an alien, once they get married the alien is given the conditional status which is valid for 2 years. 90 days or less before the conditional status expires the US citizen needs to file to remove the conditions using Form I-751 for the alien spouse to get permanent resident status or green card. After three years as a green card holder and if still married the person can apply for US citizenship through US citizen spouse by filing Form N-400.
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Can a fiance of an American citizen legally work in the US if they are a Canadian citizen?
No, the Canadian has to be married to the American in order to live or work in America. Because you have to be married to an American to get a green card in order to do that.
How does a international married to a US citizen get a green card?
An international who is married to a US citizen can get his/her green card in the following manner. The US citizen should file in Form I -130 to sponsor the spouse. The Spouse should then file in form I-485 to adjust the status to that of a lawful permanent resident.
Can you still stay in the country if you have your green card and are married to a us citizen and have a child and are getting a divorce?
Individuals who obtain a Green Card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen are granted "Conditional" Green Card status, which is only valid for two years. Individuals who have been granted Conditional Green Card Status are required to apply to remove the Conditions on their Green Card within 90 days of the date that their Conditional Permanent Resident status expires that is within their second anniversary and they are still married.
If someone has been married and gets divorced but she only has a green card and her ex-husband is a US citizencould she become a US citizen for al the years they were married or does she has to apply?
No, the ex-wife does not have to apply to become an American citizen. She is already one! When she marries the guy, she is officially an American citizen
What was the process of becoming an American citizen?
In order to become an American citizen, a person should first become 18 yrs old. Next is becoming a legal permanent resident - getting a green card. He/ she has to then maintain the required continuous residency status and permanent residency status. Becoming a US citizen is not a one-day process but a lengthy one.
What is required to request citizinship after marriage in the us?
If either of the spouse is a US citizen and another is an alien, once they get married the alien is given the conditional status which is valid for 2 years. 90 days or less before the conditional status expires the US citizen needs to file to remove the conditions using Form I-751 for the alien spouse to get permanent resident status or green card. After three years as a green card holder and if still married the person can apply for US citizenship through US citizen spouse by filing Form N-400.
Does a British citizen living via Green Card status in California with US wife have community property rights to US citizen separate property in California and owned prior to marriage?
A British citizen living via Green Card status in California with a US wife has community property rights in California. Even if the property was owned by one of the partners before the marriage, once you are married in California the law says it belongs to both of you.
What happens if an immigrant has a child by an American then marries the American 4 years later?
An American citizen has the right to petition for green card for relatives. Once they are married and have their papers ready the US citizen can petition for spouse's green card. Subsequently the kid can also become US citizen or green card depending on the support papers which can be shown for either of them. During the stay in US its very important for immigrant to have papers for a legal and authorized stay in US.
If you already have a Green Card how long does it take to get your American passport?
You have to have your green card for 5yrs or 3yrs if married to a US citizen. Then you have to apply for US citizenship and once approved you can apply for US a passport.
How do you become a United States citizen?
You can either be born by American Citizens, granted a citizenship trhough Naturalization, Have A green card and is married to a US citizen, or a green card holder under the military or a family of one. Usually the most common aside from being a citizen by birth is through naturalization process.
What documention does an illegal immigrants need to provided to get married to an American citizen at the court house in the state of Illinois?
they have to have a valid passport or green card. Or a work visa.
Green card but married a us citizen do you become a us citizen?
No. You do not become a US citizen by marrying one. That is for you to earn by your own abilities!
