Sage-Tips

What happens if you marry someone with an expired visa?

U.S. immigration law provides that if an alien was inspected but overstayed their visa, their subsequent marriage to a United States citizen will “clean up” the overstay. That is, the spouse of a U.S. citizen can still adjust to lawful permanent resident status despite having overstayed.

What if my F 1 visa expires while waiting for my marriage based green card?

What If My F-1 Visa Expires While Waiting for My Marriage-Based Green Card? As a general rule, it is considered illegal to remain in the U.S. when you are already out of status.

Can I get married on a tourist visa to a U.S. citizen 2020?

Can I Marry A US Citizen on A Tourist Visa? The short answer is: yes, you can get married in the US while on a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or on a visa waiver program. In fact, you are even allowed to come to the US as a visitor with the sole intention of getting married.

Can someone get deported if green card not processed if married to U.S. citizen?

Contrary to popular opinion, marriage to a US citizen does not preclude someone from being deported. Marrying a US citizen can pave the road to a green card and ultimately naturalization, but until you become a naturalized US citizen you may be deported in certain circumstances.

What happens when an F1 student marries a U.S. citizen?

If you’re an F-1 student who recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you can apply for a marriage-based green card to stay and live with your spouse in the United States. This process is officially known as “adjustment of status.”

What happens if my visa expires while in the US?

There is no issue if your visa expires while you are legally present in the U.S. As long as your status is still valid and you continue to follow all immigration regulations, you can continue to remain in the U.S. even if your visa has expired. The status does not end when the visa expires.

What happens if you overstay your Visa and marry a US citizen?

If you are a foreign citizen who is in the United States without permission, having overstayed the time permitted under your visa (as shown on your I-94), you can potentially cure the problem if you enter into a bona fide (real) marriage with a U.S. citizen and then apply for adjustment of status (a green card).

Can I get married on a tourist visa or visa waiver?

Nothing in the regulations say that you can’t get married on a tourist visa or on visa waiver. You are certainly allowed to get married and go back home before your status expires, but you must be ready to present strong and solid evidence to prove to the CBP officer that you intend to return your home country after the wedding.

Can a foreign citizen get a green card after marriage?

If you are a foreign citizen who is in the United States without permission, having overstayed the time permitted under your visa (as shown on your I-94), you can indeed cure the problem if you enter into a bona fide (real) marriage with a U.S. citizen and then apply for adjustment of status (a green card).