QUESTION
Can an overstaying student get a green card after marrying a US citizen, without having to leave the US?
Asked on Oct 27th, 2016 on Immigration - Missouri
More details to this question:
My sister-in-law came to the US as a student and completed her degree, then stayed in the US for over 2 years after her authorized stay expired, then she married a US citizen. Is she elligible to apply for adjustment of status ? Is there something specific that she needs to do along with a regular adjustment of status application in order to inssure approval to it and stay in the US with her husband and not have to leave ? Are there any waivers that she has to apply for ?
1 ANSWER
Your sister-in-law can adjust her status without departing the United States. She is not required to file a waiver for overstating her nonimmigrant student status. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2016 at 4:06 AM