QUESTION
Can I get a green card if i marry an U.S Citizen if I'm an illegal immigrant?
Asked on Jul 19th, 2016 on Immigration - New Jersey
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My girlfriend and I want to marry but she is a U.S Citizen and I'm an illegal immigrant. I want to know if i can get a green card when i marry her and how long is going to take to get it. I came to this country legally with a visa but i overstayed but i was a minor at the time. Can I still get a temporary residence?
1 ANSWER
You would likely be able to obtain a green card based upon your marriage to a United States citizen. More information about the type of visa used to enter, immigration history and criminal history is needed to make a definitive assessment. The process will take about 8 months from filing to interview. This time could be shorter or longer depending upon the field office that will handle the case. There are a lot of forms and documentation required to properly prepare the case. I encourage you and your girlfriend to meet with an attorney to understand the process fully. In the interim, you can read more about family immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/family-immigration.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2016 at 4:29 AM