How does marrying a U.S. citizen affect someone who is already in the U.S. on a student or tourist visa?

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dean holloway · Accepted Answer

If the marriage is genuine, you may be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) from inside the U.S.

wren parker · Answer

If marriage was planned before entering on a tourist or student visa, it may raise concerns about misrepresentation.

lias redford · Answer

Overstaying a visa is often forgiven when applying for a green card as the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen.

olive ramsey · Answer

You must provide strong documentation proving the marriage is real, such as joint finances, photos, and correspondence.

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