what are the immigration laws regarding a foriegner who is here legally marrying an american citizen?
481364
If he's here as a legal permanent resident - none! If he's here on a visa you can marry and file for Residency as a couple. You will have to provide details of earnings for the past 3 years to show you won't be a burden on the state and are above the poverty line in income. As the sponsor you also take on the liability of reimbursing any costs the Govnt may incur should he be out of work for any reason (social security etc) Check the immigration website for full details, downloadable forms etc.\n Once you have obtained Residency status for your spouse he will have to be resident in the US for 3 years with no break longer than 6 months before he can apply for citizenship. If he is already a permanent resident, obtained in a way other than marriage, he will have to wait 5 years before applying for citizenship.
648279
The first question I have is whether he is already a lawful permanent resident? If so, he can apply for naturalization assuming he has been a green card holder for at least 5 years. If not, he must first go through the green card process, and then apply for citizenship five years after that (or 3 if he marries a US citizen).\n\nGood luck!
570529
There is nothing to keep you from getting married. Simply go to the courthouse and get you marriage license and tie the knot. If you are looking to immigrate him. You will need to file for an immigrant visa / adjustment of status. The basis for filing will be "Spouse - Married to USC (United States Citizen)". The process will take quite some time and during that time he will not be able to return to his country without an "Advance Parole". Contact the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service near you; get some sound advice from an "Examiner" and obtain the necessary forms or you can spend lots of money on an attorney and have the attorney file the forms on your behalf. The forms are simple and straight-forward. You shouldn't have any problems unless your fiance has a criminal record. Best of Luck.
688059
It depends on a lot of factors.\n\nThere is a very strict procedure in obtaining citizenship through marriage.  First off a couple must file the appropriate paperwork with the INS prior to the marriage.  Once authorized there is usually a 90 day window to get married.  It can then take up to five years to be issued with a green card.  These last ten years.\n\nOnce the alien has a green card he/she can apply for citizenship.  It is easier to obtain citizenship the longer you remain the United States.\n\nIt is a complicated system and the best advice I can give is to seek out an immigration attorney and have a consultation.  There are so many loopholes and pitfalls in the system and a maze of paper work, forms, conflicting advice and fees.\n\nThe days are long gone when marrying an American made you a citizen.
29844
It is a legal marriage.\nFor immigration purposes, the two parties in the marriage will still be interviewed, to check the validity of the "spousal sponsorship".  Bring to the interview any evidence that shows that the couple seriously intend to be together, e.g. how long they've been together, how they met, how the relationship evolved, how they courted, and how/why they finally decided to marry.  Pictures from past events and evidence of togetherness, any documents, pictures from OTHER PARTIES at the wedding, pictures of other large receptions/celebrations, all those help.\n\nYou want to show that this is a *real* marriage, not just a paper marriage for immigration convenience.
1010415
Marry an American citizen.
1066578
If they truly love each other and plan to marry, she can file a petition for him as a fiance -- this will change his Visa status so that they may legally marry.  \n\nI'm not certain of all the legalities, but the Department of State website and the Homeland Security website, and related ones, can help you out.  You all need a good lawyer for the red tape.  \nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/index.htm has information about the laws and regulations.
1003879
Several years from now.  immigration comes to you home to check up on you to make sure it is a legitimate marriage.  they talk to your neighbors and many other things to be certain it is not a marriage for the sake of citizenship..
252813
The child has duel citizenship.\nThe Mother does not.  Marriage to a U.S. citizen will keep her here, but there are not many other options, unless she can extend her work visa
950759
You are confusing a lot of different processes.\n\nA foreigner can get married in the US any time he or she wants to.  That is a process subject to state law.\n\nOnce the foreigner is married to an American, the American can - but doesn't have to - apply for permanent residency for him by filing an I-130 with USCIS.  Once that is approved, the foreigner can either apply for an immigrant visa (if he is outside the US) or for adjustment of status (I-485, if he is legally in the US).\n\nIf the immigrant visa is issued, the foreigner will recieve the green card in the mail some time after having entered the US as a legal immigrant.  If he applied for adjustment of status, the card will also be mailed to him eventually.\n\nNaturalization and citizenship can come along later.  Marriage does NOT grant citizenship.  That must be applied for by all of its own unique rules.
752502
Yes, you can marry a U.S citizen to get a green card. To become a U.S citizen, you have to wait at least five years.
465700
well there is many problems in marrying an illegal alien first to get a marriage license legally would be imposable because of his legally status now you could get a fraudulent marriage license but that would make the wedding void in the eye of the state and the Federal government now in the eye of god that is another story but implication on you do not Begin until he tries to apply for perment residents in the country then based apon the marage then you start to have a problem because the weding is fedduling on his behalf
237307
no\n\nthe federal government would have to recognize the marrage and they dont at this time.\n\nif you have other ground then go ahead but not for "spouse of citizen" as a reason
1097877
Ok after they get married all they have to do is become legal!! If they are affriad things might not go well there are plenty of good immigration lawyers - they can seek help.\nSubmit all the paper work  with INS ( USCIS) and well for the working permit it should take no longer than 3 months, permit to trabel ( around 3 months) and non permanent green card about a year or so ( depending on the state they are in ) For more information tell them to visit www.uscis.gov \n\nBest of luck to you and them.
55772
You can petition her as a fiance. It is probably best to get a lawyer. My husband is from Mexico and he entered the country illegally, we married here and I petitioned him as my husband, he had to pay extra and write a statement apologizing for entering this way. I chose to join him in Mexico during his waiting time (5 mos) because he was not allowed to leave his country. He is now living here as a permanent resident, he can work legally and in 2 more years he can try to become a citizen.
173863
The legal thing for her to do would be to leave the country and come back. You can fairly easily apply for a visa for your fiancee and then permanent residency for her once she marries you. You could theoretically marry her without her going back, but of course she could be deported at any time, and I don't believe they look too kindly on being in the country illegaly when you finally do ask for her permanent residency. The site below has information on getting a visa and permanent residency for your fiancee.
591888
No, they don't. The marriage would be scruntinized by the INS to be certian the marriage is real and not sham "wedding of convenience". However, the person would most likely be allowed to stay while their case was examined and verified. How long that may take is anyone's guess. Once this is approved, they could begin the naturalization process...