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How can an illegal citizen who has been here in the US for over 5 years become a legal citizen of the US?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Well the most common way to do it is by marriage as you just mentioned it yet i don't know yet the procedures of that situation however if you are an illegal immigrant you cant become a US citizen you will have to start with permanent residency and than maybe you can become a US citizen but try ghetting married ina lawful way dont pay someone to get married with you or else you will be in a whole lof trouble.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoAll they have to do is marry a US citizen.
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no
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By proving that they have been in the UK continually for 14 years.-Rajiv
Can illegal teens under eighteen years old become legal?
If the child was born in the country they would not be illegal. To become legal they would need to take a citizen test.
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Yup
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Can an illegal immigrant that has lived in the US for 18 years become a citizen?
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What steps are to be taken for an illegal person and a us citizen after getting married to become legal in the US The person came legally but overstayed the time and was fearful of his life to return?
You will be eligible to get green card if you fulfill requirements as: Stay continuously in US for 10 years Married with US citizen for 3 years Have child US citizen Clean criminal record
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.
Is it legal for a us citizen to marry an illegal immigrant?
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IF Your wife is a US citizen you have a green card can you become a US citizen?
Yes, but after 5 years of legal residence instead of 3 since you are no longer have a US citizen spouse.
How can an illegal who has lived in US for 10 years become legal?
vote democrat and keep your fingers crossed
How many years does it take for a person to become a citizen and for a spouse of a citizen to become one?
2 years
