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Problem of Inadmissibility for People Who Have Lived in U.S. Without Permission
Despite the fact that your marriage might be valid, when an illegal immigrant seeks to become a legal resident, various issues come up. The biggest concern is how much time the non-citizen spent without legal documents in the United States, particularly if they entered the country without permission or inspection (for example, they crossed the border illegally).Can an Undocumented Immigrant Marry a U.S. Citizen?
There's no law preventing an undocumented immigrant from marrying a U.S. citizen, but getting a green card (permanent residence) is not quite so simple.
As a foreign national living in the United States after crossing the border or otherwise gaining entry illegally, your marriage to a U.S. citizen might not, unfortunately, create a straightforward path to a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence). It's true that spouses of U.S. citizens have a theoretical basis to apply for a green card. Nevertheless, U.S. immigration law has created various hurdles and penalties for people who either entered or stayed in the United States without permission.
Entered the U.S. Illegally, Married a U.S. Citizen: Can I Get a Green Card?
As a foreign national living in the United States after unlawful entry, marrying a U.S. citizen might not help you get a U.S. green card.
While undocumented immigrants are legally allowed to marry U.S. citizens, whether or not that marriage will help the immigrant become a citizen of the U.S. is another thing. Once immigrants become married to U.S. citizens, they are classified as “immediate relatives” and are eligible to obtain a marriage-related green card. However, immigrants who entered the country illegally may face challenges on their path to citizenship.
What if I Entered the U.S. Illegally but I Married a Citizen? | Corbaci Law, P.C.
If you want to get a green card after marrying a United States citizen, contact Corbaci Law, P.C in Woburn, Massachusetts, to find out how you are eligible.
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