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Can a minor child who was brought to the US illegally gain legal status if he marries a US citizen once he is of legal age?
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∙ 17y ago
Perhaps, it depends upon the foreign national's individual circumstances. However, marriage to a US citizen does not automatically guarantee permanent resident status nor citizenship. U.S. Immigration Support, http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
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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.
When an international student marries a US citizen what forms or documents do the US citizen have to fill out?
I-130 and I-148 to change to permanent residency and status
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 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.
How can you get a status if you are married to a US citizen and have 2 children but came here illegally at 15?
You will have to file legel resident status like any other illegel that comes to the USA.
Can an illegal immigrant be deported if he has a child who is a us citizen with a woman who is also a us citizen?
Yes, if his status is brought to the attention of the immigration authorities.
What rights does an illegal immigrant gain when he marries a us citizen?
No rights gained, save for the ability to legalize your residency status if the immigrant entered the country LEGALLY.
If a US citizen marries a Philippine resident in Jan '08 and then returns to the US can the new wife join her husband in the US just by buying a ticket?
No. Any non-citizen who intends to reside permanently in the US, whether or not married to a citizen, must obtain permanent resident status.
If your boyfriend is an illegal alien who entered the US illegally how can you marry and make his status legal?
from the best of my knowledge, the best thing to do is to be a u s citizen and then try filing for your boyfriend
If a foreigner who originally came on a work permit but overstayed it by 2 plus years marries a citizen can he get a greencard or citizenship?
Yes. He can adjust status to that of legal permanent resident without leaving the country.
What is your husbands status if he was brought here illegallly 20 years ago Is he a citizen or can he apply?
im 21 and i was brought into the usa illegaly when i was 11 months old..but im hoping for it to be possible to get something..
