If someone comes to the u.s. and gets married,are they automatically legal to stay?
2006-12-26 04:27:17 · 6 answers · asked by nanny 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
First of all its illegal to come to the U.S. with intentions to get married without a fiance visa. But if you come here without a fiance visa and the two of you decided to get married on the "spour of the moment" u are forgiven by law. That wont make u a legal immigrant though. You will have to file the paperwork for Adjustment of Status (it is also mandatory to have a series of medical tests and vaccinations with that) , they will fingerprint u and give you an interview with a immigration officer. The whole process usually takes 6 months 1 year after you sent the paperwork. If everything is ok they will send u a conditional greencard (2 year greencard). 90 days prior your second marriage anniversary you can send in the paperwork for a permanent greencard. As for the citizenship it will take 3 years from the day you received your greencard.
The adjustment of status process will cost you around 1500 $ in forms and medical expenses. It would be cheaper if you dont want to file for the work or travel permit (if you dont file keep in mind that u wont be able to work or travel outside the us till you receive your greencard though). You can find the procedure step by step here www.visajourney.com
good luck
2006-12-26 07:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Paola L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you marry a US citizen you fill out I-130 form and wait untill you get approved. The approval can take up to one year depends on state. You have to show a lot of stuff that show that you really get married in love including pictures, bank accounts and bills. But you will be illigal until you pass the interview and actually receive your green card. think about it adn don't just jump into marriage with someone you don't know just for papers. A lot of stuff doesn't work as easy as it seems.
2006-12-26 07:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by Zora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You have to go through alot of paperwork to become legal. There is a form that I think you need to fill out and I believe it is the I-30, or I- 130. I would get an immigration lawyer to help you. Good luck.
2006-12-26 04:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it can take up to 7 years there is a lot of stuff involved. you have to prove that you are really in a relationship beacuse some people just want to get married to get papers so the illegal person has to prove that they really love them first.
2006-12-26 05:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by vhaywood2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, after 9-11 the paperwork is unreal so I hear. Plus, applicants must reapply ever so often.
2006-12-26 04:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by Billy Dee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope
2006-12-26 04:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋