I’m originally from Jordan and came to the U.S. on a B-2 tourist visa to visit family in Florida. While here, I met someone and we’ve started a serious relationship. He’s a U.S. citizen, and we’re now considering getting married soon. My visa will expire in two months, and I don’t want to do anything that could jeopardize my status. If we get married before my tourist visa expires, can I apply for a green card without leaving the U.S.? Or will USCIS see it as visa fraud since I entered on a tourist visa?

If you didn’t enter the U.S. with the intent to marry, and your relationship developed after arrival, it’s usually not considered fraud. USCIS looks at your intent at entry, not what happened later. It’s still wise to wait at least 60 days before filing anything.

USCIS is careful with B-2 visa holders who marry U.S. citizens soon after arriving. If they believe you had plans to marry all along, they could claim visa fraud. However, if your relationship genuinely developed while you were in the U.S., you’re generally allowed to adjust status after marrying a citizen. Be honest in your application and prepare solid evidence of your relationship. Consider speaking with an immigration attorney to avoid mistakes.