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Is an illegal alien who entered the US legally and married to a us citizen at risk for deportation after filing paperwork for citizenship?
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∙ 13y ago
There is no risk for deportation based on your illegal status. However, you are STILL at RISK of deportation if you commit a serious crime or crime of moral turpitude while you are a green card holder. You would be deported after serving any prison time.
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Can an illegal resident in the US marry a US citizen and apply for citizenship without being arrested?
If the immigrant is a true illegal (i.e. entered the country illegally/without inspection) even a marriage to a US citizen wont prevent him from facing possible deportation. Moreover, an immigrant CANNOT apply for citizenship, they must first apply for legal residency
What happens if someone entered the country illegally marries a US citizen then that citizen dies?
They're still an illegal immigrant. Mariiage alone does not grant US citizenship to an illegal alien. The formal process of citizenship must still be completed.
Can an 16 year old illegal get its papers with an 18 year old?
I'm assuming you mean an illegal alien. This is a topic for an immigration attorney, because since you entered the country illegal (without documentation/visa) you're subject to deportation. Using an American citizen to seek citizenship only applies to marriages and the work place, meaning that simply living with an US citizen does not make you eligible to stay.
Do you need a visa to enter America as a Swazi citizen?
Yes, a "Visa" is issued for "Entry" into the country, without one you are not seen to have entered the country legally (through a port of entry) and are subject to deportation.
How can you be removed from the US if you entered legally but are still an immigrant and are married to a US citizen?
you are still a immigrant unless you become a legal citizen on citizenship day.Therefore they have the right to deport you. I am a lawyor and has helped me in similar situations however my expertise comes at a price.
What a person born or naturalized in the us is known as?
A US citizen? "Native born" if you were actually born in the US - a naturalized citizen if you legally studied entered, applied for, and were granted citizenship after passing the requirements.
How long would it take for a Mexican citizen to become a US citizen as opposed to a Canadian citizen becoming a US citizen?
There are not different time limits established for legal immigrants from different countries, the procedures are the same for each person, with the exception of a foreign national who qualifies as an asylee or refugee. Immigrants of any country who have entered the US illegally and not eligible for permanent residency or US citizenship. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
In which country were immigrants granted citizenship at the time they entered?
The United States
When a permanent resident with a valid green card marries a U.S. citizen what is the process for them to become a citizen?
A permanent resident will be able to apply for citizenship after 5 years of living in the US. Getting married usually helps with citizenship for people that do not have permanent resident status. After getting married there still is a wait period of about 5 years. In the case of the a permanent resident there is not much that will change. If one has a driver's license, SSN, etc. The only difference will be applying for the actual citizenship at the end of the wait period. For more information on applying for citizenship see the INS website - ins.org Not 5 years. After you get a green card you have to continue living in the U.S for at least 7 years, after that you can aply for a American citizenship. ANSWER: Actually, what really helps you to be married to a US Citizen is that instead of th 5 years of continuous residency in USA that the law request after becoming a Permanent Resident, is reduced to 3 of marriage with the same US Citizen, which is more helpful for people that entered USA with a Visa, marriege to a US Citizen and after those 3 years, he can become a US Citizen and that's the Law.
If a space alien entered the country would they be an illegal alien?
Yes, because they would not be a natural-born citizen of the United States, or whatever country they landed in. If they apply for citizenship first, and enter the country legally, then no. They would not be considered an illegal alien.
How can a U.S. citizen marry his common law wife who is an undocumented illegal immigrant without her being deported?
It is no longer possible for a citizen to apply for permanent residency/ citizenship for an immigrant spouse who entered the U.S. illegally. (INA Sect: 212(a)(9)(B) and 8 USC 1182(a)(9)(B). Marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically confer permanent resident status or citizenship on a foreign national. Therefore, marrying the person would not solve the problem of her being unlawfully present. She would be required to voluntarily return to her country of origin or be deported by authorities. Specific information can be found on the United States Citizenship and Immigration website, http://www.uscis.gov
Will an illegal alien become a legal US resident by marrying greencard holder?
If you went through the proper red tape then you should be an American Citizen or Canadian Citizen. If you didn't you are still considered an illegal alien. It isn't too late. Do that paperwork! Good luck Merry Christmas Marcy
