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A green card is a form of identification in the United States. It is an authorization from the US government allowing a foreign national to work and live in the country permanently.

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Can a student here on an expired visa with an I-20 for 3 more years and an updated F-1 status be allowed to be married and apply for a green card?

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How long do you have to stay married to get a green card?

How long do I have to stay married in order to obtain a green card in the state of New york (specifically, nyc)?

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How can you help several illegal Mexican immigrants who desperately want to become legal citizens or get legal green cards in the United States?

If you are talking about an specific number of illegal immigrants you know personally, Well there is not much you can do. You...

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Can you travel outside the US with a Green Card?

>>No. A Green Card is not an accepted travel document. You need a valid passport and/or visa. Generally speaking that is...

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What does a green card holder need to enter Canada and reenter the United States?

No visa is required to re-enter the USA if one is in legal status/permanent resident in USA

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When was first green card issued?

Foreign permanent residents of the U.S. received the first cards which were green in 1946. Immigration documentation was...

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What are the consequences if you marry a friend just so he can get a green card?

It is a federal law and according to homeland security you are a criminal.

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If you are a non-us citizen and you are married to a US citizen but your I-94 has expired can you still apply for a green card?

Yes you can, your spouse would have to file all the necessary papers for you.The I-130, I-485, I-765 along with the I-864...

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If your husband is illegal how do you get him a visa or a green card?

if he has a clean record, no deportations, no felonies or DUI's or anything like that, you should be able to file for a green...

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When can you start to apply for citizenship after you get your green card through marrying a citizen?

Three months before the 3rd year of marriage to a US citizen. You must have lived in the US for at least 50% of that time.

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What is a green card?

The green card is one which would officially change the status of an immigrant to a Permanent United States Resident. The card is...

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Can a non resident marry a resident for green card?

Yep

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What is the Green Card Lottery?

The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally mandated lottery program for receiving a Green Card. It...

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What do you do if you think someone has married an immigrant to get a green card?

first i don't need to know for any green cards, since i am a tourist visitor and bother less about such issues. however incase,...

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What can you do if you married an illegal alien for love but found out after two months of marriage that he only married you for a green card?

Report her to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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How long does it take to get a permanent green card if you already have a temporary one?

If you have conditional residency, you need to file for removal of condition during the 90-day period immediately preceding the...

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If your wife of five years married you for a Green Card and is now leaving you will she get a divorce settlement?

Yes

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Does a Canadian citizen with a Green Card who lives in the US have a place to go in the U.S. to apply for a Canadian passport?

Canadians traveling to Canada First off, no Canadian can get a US Passport. Second of all, Canadians don't need a passport to...

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If you lost your green card and and your record of your A number how can you find out what your A number was?

If you ca not find any document at home with the numbers, I do not see any other way but going to the immigration office with as...

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Can a green card holder get a divorce and still be a permanent resident after 6 years of marriage?

Yes, but I wouold recommend you apply for citizenship as you would lose your residency status if you leave the country for more...

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What can you do if your ex married you just to get his green card and citizenship and after divorce is not taking responsibility for his children?

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What happens if a Mexican is in the US without a green card and marries an American woman?

you can go to a lawyer and try to find out what they can do for you even though you may have to pay a big fine for being here

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If a tourist and green card holder got married in the US what would be the best recourse for them to take to make the tourist eligible to join his spouse in the States?

yes they chould

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When two illegal immigrants get married in the US can they file for their green cards afterward?

I really don't think so. Considering both of you (friends, etc.) are illegal, there's really no way to become a permanent...

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If you know someone who faked information to obtain her green card about 20 years ago can she still be held liable for fraud?

Yes. As far as I know, there's no statute of limitations on immigration fraud.

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How long will it take for an illegal alien to get their green card if they marry a legal alien?

I don't know for sure, but I think that it's harder and takes longer than if he/she married an actual US citizen.

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I have been married to my spouse for two years and we have one son my husband is an illegal alein how do we get his green card?

He needs to apply for Permanent Residency. You can get application sent to you by calling your closest INS office.

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How long does it take to get a green card after marrying a US citizen?

You don't just get a green card. You still have to apply for a visa in order to stay in the United States. If you get married...

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If plan to get married next year to a foreign person should you married with a K1 Visa or do the ceremony in the border bridge of home town or married in foreign country and later apply for green card?

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Can a illegal alien gets temporary green card and leave or work if she or he marries a green card holder and if yes how long it takes for revieving the temporary green card?

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If you married a legal alien but the marriage is not working out and you want a divorce but he is still waiting for his green card what will happen to him?

Do you care? You want a divorce don't you.

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When you marry a legal alien with a valid visa what do you have to file on marriage day to get a temporary green card or do you get it automatically?

Marriage does nothing to change the legal status for an alien. It helps, though. In order to obtain a green card, you must go...

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If an illegal immigrant with an expired visa marries a permanent U.S. resident can he get a green card or Social Security number?

No. Not as long as he is illegal. Edit - The statement above needs to be more detailed. If you entered USA illegally...

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If the husband is a US citizen born in Nigeria and wife is a green card holder born in Nigeria can divorce proceedings continue if she goes to Nigeria to visit for an unspecified amount of time?

Divorce may continue but Green Card status might be lost as you cannot stay indefinitly in Nigeria. Check with INS for anmount...

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How long do you have to wait to get your green card?

Usually from 6 months to a year. You can get a temporary work visa within a couple of months though.

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Can green card holders married in Brazil divorce in Florida?

You can only divorce from your marriage in the US if so. To divorce from a marriage in Brazil, even though you are legal citizens...

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Do new green card holders have to pay back taxes?

The only time a green card holder is forgiven for working illegally or owing taxes is if they obtain the green card through...

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Will a man who married a US resident in another country and overstayed his visa and has a child born in the US have a hard time getting a green card?

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Can a student who has an expired student visa have another way of getting a green card without marrying someone?

Why not just go back to your country, go through the process legally and then you don't have to worry about it.

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Can you get married and get a green card even if your passport and visa are expired?

no u will need a new and unexpired passport and a special visa for fiancee if u are not married of a visa for spouse if u...

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Can you get a driver's license if you're married to a lawful green card holder?

if you have legal papers from your spouse as a lawful green card holder then yes, you can but if your papers are not yet fixed,...

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Can a person with a permanent green card and driver's licence travel on a cruise to Mexico?

If you are a permanent resident with a "Green Card" then you can leave and enter the US at any time. Check out passport...

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Im an illegal immigrant and got married to an American citizenis it possible for you to return to your native land for a visit even though you havent received your green card yet?

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If your fiance came to the US legally but his visa has expired over 6 months ago how long will it take for him to get his green card will he have to go back to his country to await his green card?

Hello! You can only apply for a green card AFTER you marry one another. Once the marriage is valid and legal, you must fill...

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What happens to a permanent resident who has a green card when they get divorced?

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Can an American citizen marry an immigrant who already has a green card in the United State and are there any conditons?

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What are the rules for traveling outside the United States on a green card?

Make sure you have a RE-ENTRY visa before stepping outside the USA. Otherwise you will NOT BE ALLOWED to re-enter!

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If an illegal alien gets married to a US citizen how long would it take for the illegal alien to get his social security card and a temporary or permanent green card?

you can`t first apply to the green card (i- 130) then they will answer (2 years) arter the answer you have to pick up your green...

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Are green cards actually the color green?

They do have green stripes but they are actually more like a drivers license

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After a US citizen and a foreign national on a tourist visa obtain a marriage license can the foreign national apply for a 'green card'?

No, the couple would need to become legally married, the citizen spouse would need to apply for a change of status for the non...

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What if your spouse wants a bifurcation to speed up divorce You are a green card holder set to expire soon Gained green card through marriage to US citizen How will bifurcation affect green card renew?

if the green card is conditional - yes, it will. in order to remove the condition and become a permanent resident, you have to be...

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If you dont have a green card are you eligible for MA state insurance?

I doubt it.

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I had a student visa but went out of status Can i marry a green card holder and apply for a green card?

I had a student visa but went out of status Can i marry a green card holder and apply for a green card?"

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Can i get legal status in USA if you get married to a 10 year green card holder?

It is a lot more complex than just getting married. It takes several years and many appointments with the immigration office....

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If your wife has a green card for 3 years and filed for you will it be a negative on your file if your application for a visit visa is rejected?

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Can a US citizen marry an illegal man from Mexico with no green card without question or is there a procedure to make it possible?

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If an alien is married to a citizen and is working illegally will that affect the green card process?

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What do you do when you find out your husband of three years was cheating on you with other women before he received his green card and feel he used you to get it?

Listen.... I have posted to many about marriages and greencards, and convenience... blah blah blah... My advise to you - don't...

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What documents do you need if you are a citizen and pregnant and want to marry your boyfriend of 2 years and have him apply for his green card?

You need to contact an attorney. Both persons need to supply whatever indentifying documents are required by the state in...

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What does an illegal alien have to do to marry a US citizen and obtain a green card?

First, give him/her the $2,000 then marry the citizen. LOL Just a little joke! Apply for Alien Resident Status at INS (about...

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If you live in the USA on a green card and marry a US citizen do you become a US citizen?

Yes you can become a citizen but it is not automatic because you married a US citizen. You have one thing going for you - your...

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What are the legal consequences of marrying for a green card?

Public Law 99-639 (Act of 11/10/86), which was passed in order to deter immigration-related marriage fraud. Its major provision...

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Can somone still get a green card if they were voluntarily deported once and reentered illegally and married a US citizen?

No. Generally a marriage between a US citizen and a foreign national illegal or not would be considered valid. However, in...

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Can a green card holder in Maryland own a gun?

No.

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How does an illegal alien that has been in America for 12 years with 3 kids and is married to a green card holder get their own green card quickly?

an alein cant get a green card they are already green silly!!!

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Is it legal to marry a green card holder when you have an extended J1 Visa?

Go to INS website. They can answer many questions over the phone, or by e-mail.

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How long does it take to renew a green card?

5 days

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Can you still get a green card if you marry a U.S. citizen but you are already out of status and your I-94 is not yet expired?

Yes. If your I-94 is not yet expired, it means that you're only "out of status" and not illegal yet. You become illegal 6 months...

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If the wife has a green card and her husband is a U.S. citizen and they're getting a divorce who will get custody of their daughter?

Many couples are usually angry during a divorce and often forget the child's feelings in the midst of it all. It's healthier in...

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If an immigrant overstays his work visa but marries a green card holder how long does it take to process the paperwork?

If an immigrant overstays his work visa but marries a green card holder: can he get work authorization & how long does it...

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Can your spouse of 3 years be deported if you separate shortly after receiving his green card?

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Student loan options for an F1 visa student with green card holder parents no credit need a cosigner with 2 yrs credit history?

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If a US green card holder marry a Canadian citizen will she become a Canadian citizen?

No. Assuming that there are no other legal impediments to your entering Canada, you could get into Canada. You could apply for...

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Can a green card holder sponsor her fiance under k1 visa?

No, the K visas are for U.S. citizens only.

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If you married a US citizen for love and after three months he went to jail do you still have any rights to apply for a green card?

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Do you need a green card if you are only in the US for a month at a time four times a year Just work to make extra spending money?

Yes, all foreign nationals must have the proper visa to be considered legally present in the US. The USCIS and ICE are...

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What is the origin of the green card?

According to American Green Card " Green Card HistoryWhat we call a green card today is known through out the world as a work...

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Do green card holders need a passport to enter the U.S.?

Prior to January 2008, you don't need a passport to enter US. However, you are required to have a passport in order to enter US...

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Can a green card holder insist on getting the divorce in his original country?

no,because the green cerd holder live in the same country if the country is ours.

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Do you need a green card to go to Hawaii?

No, you do not need a Green Card to go to Hawaii unless you are NOT a US Citizen. It is in the Union, not outside the country. It...

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Your green card expire Do you have to renew it before you could apply for citizenship?

if you are still here in the states on an expired card you might have to return to your country and talk with the embassy over...

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If a foreigner who originally came on a work permit but overstayed it by 2 years marries a green card holder can he get a greencard or citizenship?

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What happens if you come to the US on a Brides Visa but then marry another man and get a temporary green card but then divorce within two years?

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If your husband is divorcing you and he received a green card in 1999 can you do something to take it away or file a case against him?

A "green card" is strictly a governmental issue and has no bearing on a civil proceedings such as a divorce. If a spouse tries to...

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If you marry someone with a green card can he become a citizen faster?

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What happens to a US citizen if caught who is paid 10000 to marry an illegal immigrant in order for him to get a green card?

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How can a spouse with a green card bring her husband to the US?

You will need to file for a spousal visa. Information for the process can be found at the United States Immigration and...

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You want to marry a girl from gremany How can she go about getting a green card does she need this for marrying me?

I'm pretty sure she doesn't need a green card to marry you, for example near the end of the Vietnam "Conflict' when the last US...

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Do you need to change your international Russian passport to go to Russia if it has your maiden name but your green card has your current last name that is of your husband?

Name change in your zagran.passportI had the same situation a year ago - zagranpassport with maiden name and green card with...

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Does a green card have a inspire date?

republican obama

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Does an illegal immigrant who stayed past visa expiration date have to file supplement a when filing for a green card if he married an American?

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Which is a quicker process getting the green card the fiancee or Husband status?

Husband...but it will still take an extremely long time for the government to approve you and for you to get your green card my...

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How long can you stay outside the us with your green card?

6 months

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Will a legal temporary worker waiting for a green card be able to get a mortgage?

If you are a legal temporary, you would be a US citizen, if you are analien, you must have a green card in order to work, as...

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You entered the US without a visa and you are going to marry an American citizen you are going to have the green card one day?

After marrying a united states citizen you are considered llegal and will not be deported. Not sure of exact process, but when...

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Can an asylee obtain a green card under a different last name?

Yes, if the reason is to protect the individual and/or family members from possible acts of retaliation or other potentially...

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If you have a green card and you finished high school in Ukraine do you need to take the SAT to go to college in the US?

It depends on what particular high school in Ukraine you finished. <p>.</p>

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After marrying a Mexican National in Mexico what is the next step to bring her to the US -do you apply for the green card here or in Mexico?

AnswerShe can get what INS calls "fiance visa". This is approved quickly and she can stay in the US until green card is approved....

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Can a Mexican get a green card by marrying a United States citizen with a criminal record?

The citizen will have to follow through with the application, but it would be possible. The marriage would have to be real and...

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Is a green card holder over 65 who has no authorization to work eligible for medical benefit?

There is a time limit after entry into the country before you would be eligible for any public benefits. But if you do receive...

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