QUESTION
Is it possible for my girlfriend to stay in the US if her visa has expired? How?
Asked on Sep 09th, 2015 on Immigration - Georgia
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My girlfriend originally entered the US legally but her visa (student visa) has since expired and been denied an extension. She is still in the US. Would it be possible to for her to stay her in the US?
1 ANSWER
There is no visa category by which a boyfriend may petition for a girlfriend, but there is a category by which a U.S. citizen may apply for a spouse to adjust status in the U.S. to become a Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"), and this is true even if the foreign national spouse may have overstayed her student visa. If you are your girlfriend are contemplating becoming married, then it would be wise for the two of you to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant details, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies, and offer legal representation for the application process.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2015 at 9:32 PM