can a foreign national marry in the United States with a tourist visa and be able to apply for a green card after marriage

An individual who is here in the United States under a tourist visa and marries a U. S. citizen will generally be allowed to adjust status to permanent residence in the U. S. upon the sponsorship of the U. S. citizen provided that the marriage is bona fide, the tourist did not enter the U. S. with a fraudulent purpose, and he or she does not have any disabilities such as problems with law enforcement or Immigration. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.