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yes it is true that they can gain permanent resident and a green card and possibly become a u.s. citizen them selves but will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally entering the country. but no jail time will come of it. only a fine.

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No. Not as long as he is illegal. Edit - The statement above needs to be more detailed. If you entered USA illegally (meaning you didn't have a visa to enter the country), you have little to no chance of acquiring a green card + SSN unless you come back to your country first and acquire a visa for valid entry. Illegally entering the USA should be the last thing in one's mind if you wish to stay in the USA for a long time. IF you DID come back to your country and get deported however, you may not be able to come back to the USA for a certain amount of time, or worst, be banned for entry for life (this is rarely the case, usually such punishment are for criminals only). If you, however, entered USA LEGALLY, or are either still a legal or even currently an illegal immigrant (if your visa has expired and failed to renew it for example), you have a chance. The important thing is you have information about yourself (birth cert, passports, visa documents, etc.) and that your spouse is willing to help you. The most important step to acquiring a green card, in your case is to file for either I-130, I-136, or I-360, or generally termed Adjustment of Status. You CAN file for that even if your visa has expired.

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18y ago

Yes they can. Remember, it is against the law to marry someone for residency and not for love, even though VERY hard to prove, they do ask questions as to what type of panties does she wear, What side of bed he sleeps on, etc., etc.! However, an illegal resident can not leave the country as they will NOT be allowed in until green card is issued! Contact Immigration for application. It will run you ~$500+ for application, medical & criminal record check. If you have other questions contact me at candlefactoryco@candlefactoryco.com (RAArchie) Yes, however marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically confer or guarantee that said person will be granted permanent resident status or citizenship, or will not face deportation depending upon individual circumstances. For specific information...United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov

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16y ago

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 card at the country your husband is originally from the they will apply the 10 year law punishment for being here illegaly after that period you will be put at the end of the line most like 11 or 14 years, so its about 26 years if you are lucky

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I do not think that applys any longer. So the answer is no you will not automaticly become an American Citzen just because you marry one of us. I do not think that applys any longer. So the answer is no you will not automaticly become an American Citzen just because you marry one of us.

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12y ago

I believe so, but Id hope whoever uses this technique gets blacklisted and hunted down right away

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An illegal immigrant is just that, regardless of whether they marry a US citizen or not. Marrying a US citizen grants a foreign national the right to a green card, as long as they are either not in the country, or if they have entered the country legally and are currently in a legal visitor status., i.e. their I-94 departure record has not expired.

Once the spouse of a citizen has legally applied for a green card, the CBP cannot remove the person from the country when their I-94 expires. In fact, they cannot even travel across the border as crossing the border during the initial application, voids that application and you have to start again

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14y ago

No. Yes. And maybe.

No: On the surface, no, you cannot just marry someone if you are an illegal. You should have married them either before coming, or while here legally, either as a tourist or with a Visa.

Yes: You Entered Without Inspection, or overstayed your welcome. But, you did get married, and deporting you might be a hardship to the U.S. citizen you married. So you can get a waiver.

Maybe: Such waivers have certain requirements, not the least of which is the potential for both you and your U.S. spouse to be interviewed by the Fraud Unit of ICE. They will ask each of you seperately a series of questions in little back rooms about what you know of the other. If you don't know which side of the bed your spouse sleeps on, or his/her favorite color, you may have troubles. And so may the spouse. Even if you really are married for love, if you can't prove it to them, you can't get a waiver.

(ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They used to be called Immigration and Naturalization Service or the INS, but ICE sounds scarier and less friendly, and thus better reflects the agency's mission and values. Oh, and as a bonus, instead of being a "service", now they're "enforcement". Sounds tougher.)

As with all legal matters, you should consult with an attorney - one who specializes in immigration - so you can get specific answers for your circumstances. There are various Aid Groups for different nationalities that may be of assistance, too.

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8y ago

Yes. This question has been answered several times here. Please see related questions below for more information.

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Yes you can but you need to do it soon, you will need to answer lots of questions for how and why you entered the country illegally but they should let you in the country

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Aliens are from space.

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Q: If an illegal alien who has an expired tourist visa gets married to a Green Card holder will it still allow the illegal alien to apply for residency?
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What happens if you are married to a US citizen but overstayed your tourist visa and lost your I-94?

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Fiance is here on a tourist visa would like to get married. Does she have to return to her country to filled for a fiancee visa. Can you just get married here and apply for residency after marriage?

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