I worked illegally. Can I still get a green card through marriage to a US Citizen?
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I worked illegally. Can I still get a green card through marriage to a US Citizen?

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Working in the United States without immigration authorization is illegal. In some cases, foreign nationals enter the United States as tourists, students, or non-immigrant workers and then overstay their legal immigration status. When their visa status expires, they simply remain in the United States and continue to work without authorization. In some cases, the foreign national marries a US citizen. We discuss the process of going from a visa overstay and unauthorized work to a green card through marriage here.

What will happen if I overstay my visa in the United States?
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What will happen if I overstay my visa in the United States?

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Overstaying your visa in the USA can have serious legal consequences. When you enter the USA on a visa, you are given a specific period of time that you are allowed to stay in the country. If you remain in the USA beyond that period without a valid immigration status, you are considered to be in the country unlawfully. We discuss some potential consequences of overstaying your visa here.

Green Card Acquisition through Marriage for Visa Overstay: Understanding the Procedure
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Green Card Acquisition through Marriage for Visa Overstay: Understanding the Procedure

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In the realm of immigration, visa overstays often create complexities. Most undocumented immigrants in the U.S. entered legally but overstayed their visa. Many of these individuals are tourists, students, or non-immigrant workers who remained past the expiration of their visa status, making them undocumented. In some scenarios, these individuals marry U.S. citizens. This article delves into the process of acquiring a green card through marriage, even after a visa overstay.