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Q: If a permanent resident marries a woman from another country can she become a legal resident too?
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If you are a Russian citizen marrying a Canadian citizen how long will it take to be a permanent resident?

Once a person from another nation marries a Canadian citizen, he or she becomes a permanent resident. The process takes approximately 50 days for the paperwork.


If a non legal resident marries a legal resident does that make that person legal?

Yes, If a non Legal resident marries a Legal resident,he or she are judged to be Legal resident of that country. They can have their Spouse VISA.So that can make them live happily and together forever.


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 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 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


Can a Canadian citizen live in the us if she marries a permanent resident alien of us?

Yes, but it will require the person to return to/wait inCanada for a spousal visa to become available. That should take about 2 1/2 years when married to a permanent resident. When marrying a permanent resident, you CANNOT stay inside the US while waiting for a spouse visa/green card during that time.


What will happen if an alien with a waver visa marries a permanent resident in USA and then stays as an illegal?

The resident would need to wait until becoming a US citizen until filing for residency for the illegal alien spouse.


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.


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.


Can an illegal person from Colombia that marries a US citizen become a resident?

Not without becoming a legal alien. Which usually requires returning to their home country and applying for a marriage visa.


How long does it take for an illegal that marries a resident to get a social security card?

12 YEARS


What is penalty for marriage fraud if US citizen marries green card holder?

If the marriage was purely for the purpose of obtaining a Green card and if the USCIS comes to know of it, then the Green card will be revoked. The person will get to lose the legal permanent resident status.