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If someone is married to a US citizen can he remain in the US regardless of his own Visa status?
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Answered 2005-03-22 22:59:32
The person needs to have permanent resident status. Marrying a US citizen does not automatically give you citizenship or different visa status. The requirements are having been a legal permanent resident for five years. Or being a legal permanent resident and married to a US citizen for three years. The person can then apply for US citizenship.
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