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Should a foreign national with US permanent residency file for citizenship before or after a marriage to a person who is in the US on a non-immgrant visa?
The best choice would be to file for and become a US citizen before entering into a marriage with a non US citizen, regardless of his or her Immigration status.
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Can I marry a green card holder and obtain permanent residency through the marriage"?
Yes, marrying a green card holder can potentially lead to obtaining permanent residency through the marriage.
Can a citizen of Mexico obtain American citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the United States?
Yes, an American citizen may sponsor a same-sex Mexican spouse for a visa, permanent residency and, ultimately, citizenship.
Can a permanent resident marry a foreigner and sponsor them for permanent residency in the United States?
Yes, a permanent resident in the United States can marry a foreigner and sponsor them for permanent residency through a process known as a marriage-based green card application.
Can an American same-sex couple marry in Canada?
Yes, there is no residency or citizenship requirement for marriage in Canada.
Can foreign same-sex couples marry in Canada?
Yes. There is no residency or citizenship requirement for marriage in Canada.
Can a foreigner obtain American citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the United States?
Yes, effective June 26, 2013, an American citizen may sponsor a same-sex fiancé(e) for a visa and a same-sex spouse for permanent residency, leading eventually to citizenship.
If one's petition for permanent residency by marriage is denied after divorce can one remarry and get another petition submitted for permanent residency?
I suppose you could. But you may end up with the same problem: still a denied permanent residen alien ("green card") petition.
What are the implications of marriage on citizenship laws?
Marriage can impact citizenship laws by allowing a non-citizen spouse to potentially gain citizenship through marriage to a citizen. This process may involve meeting certain requirements and going through a legal application process. Additionally, marriage can also affect the rights and privileges of both spouses in terms of residency, work authorization, and other legal benefits related to citizenship status.
If a person overstays their visa and gets married to a citizen then applies for permanent residency based on marriage will they be sent home?
No, both my marriages were like the one you described. They will get their residency regardless.
To become a naturalized u.s. citizen an alien must have lived in the u.s. for how long?
If your legal resident status was obtained through marriage to a US citizen, you can apply for citizenship as early as 2 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. If your legal resident status was obtained through means other than marriage to a US citizen, you may apply as early as 4 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. Once you apply, it takes between 6 and 9 months to process.
Where can I buy citizenship and what are the requirements for obtaining it?
It is not possible to buy citizenship in any country legally. Citizenship is typically obtained through birth, descent, marriage, or naturalization, which involves meeting specific requirements set by the country's government, such as residency, language proficiency, and passing a citizenship test.
Where can a Japanese man marry an American man who lives in a state where same-sex marriage is not legal so they can legally reside together in Japan?
You can marry in any US state that permits same-sex marriage. (There is no citizenship or residency requirement for marriage in any US state.) But, a same-sex marriage will not assist you in obtaining legal residency in Japan.
