Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

Visa Expiration

What if your in the U.S. on a work visa, and your visa expires, and you subsequently get married to a U.S. citizen? What are your options and do you still face the posibility of deportation? Thank you.


Asked on 2/18/08, 2:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rebecca White Law Office of Rebecca White

Re: Visa Expiration

Assuming you marry in good faith, you may file to adjust your status to permanent residence (a greencard). Removal proceedings, or deportation, is a possiblity in some circumstances, but not a typical concern for those with a good faith marriage.

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Answered on 2/18/08, 2:49 pm
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: Visa Expiration

If you entered the U.S. legally with a proper visa and 90 days has passed since your last entry into the U.S., marriage to a U.S. citizen should allow you to adjust your status to permanent residence.

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Answered on 2/18/08, 10:51 pm


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