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Can an illegal immigrant become legal in any way other than marriage?
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∙ 17y ago
Yes. Paperwork. Lots and lots of paperwork to apply for citizenship. But luck must be on their side because final selections are done 'lottery' style and only a small percentage of those who apply are accepted each year. * Marriage to a US citizen does not guarantee permanent resident status or citizenship for the immigrant spouse. It simply upgrades the procedure priority of the applicant. Sure, he can go home, apply for entry through LEGAL processes and enter the country when he has been invited.
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If your boyfriend and you want to get married and he is not a legal citizen can you still get married?
It is legal in the United States for an illegal immigrant to marry a US citizen. Once the marriage is legal, the illegal immigrant becomes a legal immigrant and can stay in the US for the course of the marriage.
Is it legal for a us citizen to marry an illegal immigrant?
Yes, if he then becomes a legal resident There is nothing illegal about marriage, however, since the other one is an illegal immigrant, they are not likely to be granted citizenship simply because of the marriage. The two could be separated for many years.
Can a us Citizens be charged for marring a illegal immigrant because they love them and not trying to make them legal?
I don't understand your question. Marriage fraud to violate immigration law is illegal and a felony. It is illegal to marry someone to make them legal. It is not illegal to marry an illegal immigrant because you love them. It is not illegal for you to immigrate your illegal spouse...assuming that the marriage is legitimate. It is illegal to mar them.
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.
Can an illegal immigrant become legal if they have kids with an American woman?
No, it is much harder than that.
In New Jersey is your marriage to an illegal immigrant valid if he does not have a Social Security number?
If a license was obtained and a marriage performed according to the laws of the state then it is legal.
Is it a different process for an illegal immigrant from Mexico to become legal than it is for someone who is from another country?
no.
How can you find out if your marriage is legally binding if I'm a US citizen married to an illegal immigrant in Texas?
If you followed the proper legal process to get married, then the marriage is legal. It doesn't matter if he's here illegally or not.
Can an illegal immigrant become a citizen of the U.S. if their business makes more than ten thousand dollars a month?
No, an illegal immigrant could never change status to a citizen, he would have to become a legal permanent resident first (LPR). But in any case, just making $10k/month wont allow an illegal immigrant to become a LPR
How long do you have to stay married to a illegal immigrant?
The age at which someone can marry an illegal alien is based on the law of the state. Anyone can legally marry if they of legal age. Most states put the age at about 18.
Can an illegal person become legal through marriage?
yes they should be able to become a citizin when they get married
Is it illegal for a legal permanent resident to marry an illegal alien just so they can get papers and become legal themselves?
In the UK and Ireland a 'marriage of convenience' as this would be called is illegal.
