What happens when a U.S. citizen marries an immigrant?
After successfully obtaining a green card, the immigrant spouse can, after three years as a permanent resident, apply for U.S. citizenship. (This assumes that you’re still married and living together when the immigrant applies. If not, the waiting period changes to five years.)
Can you get deported if married to a U.S. citizen?
Contrary to popular opinion, marriage to a US citizen does not preclude someone from being deported. Marrying a US citizen can pave the road to a green card and ultimately naturalization, but until you become a naturalized US citizen you may be deported in certain circumstances.
Can I stay in the U.S. after marrying a U.S. citizen?
Once you marry, your spouse can apply for permanent residence and remain in the United States while we process the application. If you choose this method, file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.
Can you get married in the U.S. if you are illegal?
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States (sometimes referred to as an “illegal alien”), nothing stops you from marrying a U.S. citizen, or most anyone else you wish to marry. U.S. citizens marry illegal immigrants on a regular basis.
How long do you have to be married to someone to get a green card?
USCIS will issue you a conditional Marriage Green Card if you have been married for less than 2 years at the time of your interview. You can apply for a permanent Marriage Green Card after two years of marriage. Check out this article for more information on how to apply for a Marriage Green Card.
What are the benefits of marrying a U.S. citizen?
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you will enjoy many benefits, but also face a few inconveniences.
- No Annual Limit on Visas.
- Long Wait for Government Processing of Applications.
- Possibility to Adjust Status After Legal U.S. Entry.
- First Two Years of Residence Are Likely to Be Conditional.
How long do you have to stay married to get a green card?
Which is faster fiance visa or spouse?
If the goal is for the couple to be together in the U.S. as soon as possible, the K-1 visa is most likely the fast path. From the date of filing to the date of admission to the U.S., it will take approximately 5-10 months on a K-1 fiancé visa. On the other hand, the marriage visa may take 10-16 months.
How long do you have to be married to an illegal immigrant?
The immigration officer can penalize your spouse for illegally living in the United States. If your spouse has resided in the U.S. unlawfully for more than 180 days, the immigration officer could bar your spouse from re-entering the United States for three to ten years.
Can an illegal immigrant marry a green card holder?
A spouse of a Green Card holder is an Undocumented Immigrant To apply for a green card from inside the United States, foreign spouses of lawful permanent residents (green card holders) must have current legal immigration status.
Can you go to jail for marrying an immigrant?
Any person, whether a citizen or a non-citizen, who intentionally commits marriage fraud for immigration purposes faces up to five years in prison as well as a $250,000 fine.