My boyfriend and i love each other he came here illegally and the only thing that is keeping him depressed is that he can't visit his sick mom in Nicaragua i really want to get him a green card and i want to know how? Would i have to go to his country and marry him there or are their other options?
2007-10-25 07:03:27 · 33 answers · asked by Serenesoul 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If you love him honey go get married! I married my husband who was here illegally from Mexico. As long as he has his birth certificate and some other form of i.d. then you can get a marriage license no problem. If later you want to get married in his country too that is fine but you don't have to. I know what you are going through. My husband hasn't seen his mama in 6 1/2 years and has never met his baby sister who is now 6. Just be supportive until he can get his visa and green card. After you get married you can file papers so that he can be legal. Best wishes....
2007-10-27 03:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by aguilar_laurita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes USCIS about three years to process anything - that is how far behind they are. If the alien was present in the US illegally for over 1 year, he is subject to a 10 year wait. This can be waived, but I would guess that 3 to 5 years might be a fair estimate to get the waiver approved. Some will never be re-admitted. If they marry here, they can never get a green card (under current law) but after 10 years they will be eligible for a stay of deportation. Whether the ceremony is religious or civil doesn't matter, as long as the marriage is registered.
2016-04-10 04:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can marry him here as long as you love each other & if you are sure he loves you (and not just using you to get a green card) go ahead ... his situation can be fixed in no time. You marry him, then go see an attorney and the process will start there... it could be pretty quick. The people from immigration will investigate you both to make sure it is actually a "legit" marriage. I have a friend the married a girl that was here illegally.. they married on June of 2005 then started the process like in Feb of 2006 a month or 2 later she got her social & she now has her green card. Just be sure he is marrying you cuz he loves you...
2007-10-25 07:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by babygirlxx68 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Since he came here illegally, your only option is to marry him in Nicaragua and have him re-enter the US LEGALLY!!
I have to warn you, though; even if you "love" each other, please consider that he may be taking advantage of you to get permanent residency here. I thought my ex loved me, too, but took off as soon as he had his green card and a car.
Bear in mind it can take up to 4 years to get that much sought-after green card, even if he enters legally, depending on how busy the INS office is where he applies. My daughter-in-law's took that long.
He still can't go back to Nicaragua to see his family until he actually has that card in his hands-- proof of applying doesn't count. By the way, SHE didn't take off!
Look it up on INS.gov for all of the info you need.
2007-10-25 07:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by holey moley 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can certainly marry him here.
If he really is your boyfriend, it seems to me this is an extremely natural solution.
Yeah, you can imagine the INS trying to make sure that you really are married (i.e. live with each other, love each other), but if you are really in love with each other, that shouldn't be hard.
However, DO YOU WANT TO MARRY him? If the primary reason you are marrying him is not that you love him, you will probably have problems down the line.
I am not recommending that you us one US law to break another. I am recommending that you use the law to follow the intent of the law, to bring families together.
2007-10-25 07:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get marry here in the US, then file a petition for him to stay. In the mean time, he cannot go any where until all paperwork approved. It's very lengthy. If he leaves the US before the paperwork approved, he may jeopardizes his re-entry to the US.
I suggest you talk to immigration attorney before doing anything or talk to your local INS office. Good luck.
2007-10-25 07:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by TheOne 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The proper way:
1. He goes home, visits his sick mom
2. You apply for a fiance visa for him
3. If the visa gets granted he comes back to the US
4. You get married.
5. He files for permanent resident alien status (green card)
6. Once he meets the requirements for citizenship he can apply.
The key is step 1, start legal.
2007-10-25 07:07:51 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I'd get married here in USA. I don't know what he'd do about his mother. It'll be difficult to see her. And why should "fees" and "paperwork" be the only things from keeping you happy in life?
2007-10-25 16:48:45 · answer #8 · answered by E_ddie56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing you can do. He is illegal and needs to go home to visit his mom, and stay there. He can then petition to come to the USA legally. Must be done before he is deported or there will be a 10 year wait before he can apply again. Please do not marry him. It sounds like he just wants you for citizenship...
Be very careful.
2007-10-25 09:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The rules are constantly changing. As of a few years ago, my understanding is this:
If he came to the US legally and overstayed his visa, he should be able to gain residency fairly soon after marrying a citizen.
If he never had permission to enter the country, he must leave, and then you could petition for a visa for him as your husband, which could take years.
2007-10-25 07:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by coolrockboy380 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋