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Never, you are in trouble as soon as they find you've lived in the US illegally.

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Q: Can an illegal alien get residency for living in the US for more than 20 years?
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Can a legal alien marry and illegal alien in the US?

not really because the illegal alien must have to go through "naturalization" and must wait a few years while living in the united states like 7 years.


Will an illegal alien who got US Citizenship by fraudulent means be deported if turned in even if they have been living here for 20 years?

no


Should an undocumented alien leave the US return and apply for re-admission to the US?

if the illegal alien has not been in trouble or been in detention, it is in there best interest to go home and apply for legal residency, it could take a couple years, but if you are caught here being illegal, you can be banned for re-addmision, deported , and cannot apply to come back for ten years


How do you make an illegal alien legal after you're married?

You must apply for his residency at the closest INS office to you. 3 years after approval he can apply for citizenship. Just make sure he did marry you for love and NOT papers. Good Luck!


What is a good sentence for alien that is a noun?

He came as an illegal alien and spent several years legalizing his status.


Can a pregnant illegal immigrant living in the US for over ten years obtain legal residency by marrying a US citizen?

Not necessarily, although such cases are decided on individual basis according to the circumstances.


Cane an illegal alien who was deported and barred for ten years come back sooner by marrying an us citizen?

Can an illegal alien who was deported and barred for ten years come back sooner by marrying an us citizen?


Im an illegal alien got a kid with a us citizen we have being living together for 3 years what do I need to do to get married and how long would it take to start the immigration process?

Get the hell out of our country is what you can do


Is it ok to remarry same illegal alien whom you divorced 2 years ago?

Yes


Does an illegal alien need to return to their home country before they can apply for citizenship?

Illegal immigrants are not eligible to obtain citizenship. They have to meet certain requirements (including legal residency requirements in most countries) before they could even be considered. -- Help me in the battle to conquer cancer. Please support my fundraising efforts at www.conquercancer.ca/goto/donate What steps does an illegal alien over 21 years old need to take to be eligable to apply for citizenship; do they need to return to their homeland to start process?


Can a citizen marry a divorced illegal alien that s been here less than 2 years?

You can, but it wouldn't be advisable. The illegal alien can be deported at any time. It may even be impossible for them to get back to the US.


How does an illegal alien become legal even if they lived here for 17 years?

An illegal alien can become legal by filing documents with the INS. If the person can prove they have been here 17 years and never been in trouble, it could help them receive papers faster.