Can an illegal immigrant get married to a us citizen?

Answer 1

Yes, they can, but there are alot of legalities involved with "legalising" the person in question. It used to be a quick way to citizenship, but two of my friends went through this in about 2001 (her: American from Detroit, MI, him: Canadian, from Windsor, ON) and they gave both of them a whole lot of trouble. It should be easier with time, however. * In the U.S. unlawfully present foreign nationals are allowed to marry a citizen or other non citizen, if they have the documentation required by the state in which they wish to marry. Because of the changes in national security regulations an "undocumented foreign national of illegal status" would not be able to enter into a legal marriage to a U.S. citizen, as they would have to supply a photo ID, a birth certificate, and a Social Security card (not just a SS#).

Answer 2

No. The "unlawfully present" foreign national must voluntarily return to his or her country of origin or be deported and the citizen spouse must apply for their reentry under the USCIS spousal requirements. FYI, marrying a US citizen for the purpose of obtaining permanent resident status and/or citizenship is a federal felony and is punishable by a maximum $250,000 fine and maximum 5 year prison sentence for any or all involved parties if convicted.

Answer 3

It is impossible for an illegal immigrant to marry a US citizen unless they have legal documentation-like their birth certificate

(see the other answer to this question, on this site too)

Answer 4

Not necessarily.

If the immigrant in question was inspected upon entry (meaning they originally entered legally and overstayed a visa) and do not have any criminal convictions either in the United States or abroad then their marriage to a US citizen can permit them to become Permanent Residents (and eventually naturalize if they so choose).

The marriage must be genuine and not for convenience and sufficient proof of the marriage's genuineness must be provided to USCIS when the US Citizen Petitioner submits the application.

In situations like this it is always recommended that you retain a reputable Immigration Lawyer to assist you with the application process to ensure that the supporting documentation and applications are properly prepared and compiled.

Answer 5

No, marriage to a US citizen does not mean the foreign national will be granted permanent residency or citizenship status.

Answer 6

No. Marriage to a US citizen does not alter the fact that the foreign national is unlawfully present within the US and can be subject to deportation to his or her country of origin.

Answer 7

Marrying merely for a visa is fraud. Moreover, there is no such thing as a work visa from a marriage. A work visa is available only through an employer.

Answer 8

No you should be deported