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Grayson Pembroke

Posted 5 months ago

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Can I apply for a green card while on a tourist visa?
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Dahlia Harwood

Answered 5 months ago

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It is possible, but the process is delicate. If you apply for a green card while on a tourist visa, USCIS will examine whether you intended to immigrate when you entered the U.S. Misrepresentation can lead to denial or future immigration issues.

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Bennetrad Cliffe

Answered 5 months ago

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While tourists are generally expected to leave before their visa expires, certain circumstances such as marrying a U.S. citizen can allow you to apply for adjustment of status to a green card without leaving the U.S.

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Ivyash Bourne

Answered 5 months ago

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Yes, you can apply for a green card while on a tourist visa if you become eligible through marriage to a U.S. citizen, employment sponsorship, or other qualifying reasons. However, applying too soon after entry may raise concerns about visa fraud.

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