Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota

My daughter wants to marry a South Korean citizen here on a visa which will expire in one month. Can they deport him if the marriage takes place before the visa expires?


Asked on 3/22/10, 3:18 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

The right question in this scenario should be: can they apply for his green card/permanent residency in the United States after expiration of his visa or authorized period of stay in the USA.

Marriage by itself doesn't make one legal. A foreigner still needs to petition the government to allow him to stay in USA. Any foreign citizen - even if married to a US citizen - can be deported if he is found to be removable. However, it is often possible to apply for permanent residency in USA based on a valid bona fide marriage to a USA citizen. If approved, one can become a resident in just a few months after applying.

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Answered on 3/27/10, 3:47 pm
Greg Bachmeier Bachmeier Law Office

If he is worried about his visa expiring and does not want to go out of status he could apply for an extension of his visa. Once his visa does expire he could be deported at anytime. However, if your daughter chooses to marry him, she could file an I-130 petition for him and he could file for his green card. If you have any other questions call 763 390 0246.

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Answered on 3/28/10, 8:48 am
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

She can likely apply for his permanent residence after marriage and have him remain in the country while it is processing.

You may find detailed information here:

http://www.msclaw.com/Green_Card_for_Spouse.html

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Answered on 3/29/10, 8:09 am
Michael Harris Law Offices of Kravitz and Guerra, P.A.

Is your daughter a U.S. Citizen? Does she have a green card (and if so, for how many years)?

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Answered on 3/29/10, 1:50 pm


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