Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

my boyfriend and his family came to the united states to attend a family funeral with what im guessing was a temporary visa? it of course expired, but they never returned to mexico. my boyfriend is now 18 and about to graduate from highschool and wishes to become a legal u.s resident. will marrying him be the quickest way for him to obtain residency or is there other options?


Asked on 3/04/10, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, a legal and bona fide marriage to a USA citizen can help him to obtain a permanent resident status, provided that he came to USA legally on a visa. Based on your post, I don't see any other options.

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Answered on 3/09/10, 2:02 pm


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