Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

marraige/illegal immigrant

If i am a legal u.s citizen and i want to marry an illegal immigrant. will they automatically become a u.s citizen?


Asked on 9/07/07, 2:10 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: marraige/illegal immigrant

Not exactly. There are some forms that need to be filed and time requirements on the marriage. The government believes it is their responsibility to ensure that the marriage lasts for a certain period of time, then the non-citizen can become a citizen...then they are free to fight, divorce and take 1/2 like any other American

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Answered on 9/07/07, 8:00 pm
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

Re: marraige/illegal immigrant

No.

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Answered on 9/08/07, 6:14 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: marraige/illegal immigrant

You need to first apply for her green card then 3 years later she will be eligible for citizenship.

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Answered on 9/18/07, 12:55 am


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