Can I apply for a green card if I married while in removal proceedings?

You can apply for a green card through marriage even during removal proceedings but it’s more complicated than normal cases.

Your U.S. citizen spouse must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). You’ll likely attend an interview to confirm the marriage’s legitimacy.

If the marriage happened after removal proceedings started, the government assumes it may be fraudulent, so more evidence is needed to prove it's genuine.

If USCIS or the judge believes the marriage is fake or solely for avoiding deportation, your case could be denied, and you could still be removed.