Asked in Immigration Law for Florida

Q: I'm getting married soon,but not applying for a green card yet.I'm i in danger to get deported since I'm over stayed?

I over stayed after my tourist visa that end up almost 6 months ago.

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Stephen Baird
Stephen Baird
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fargo, ND

A: Yes, because you have overstayed your visa you are deportable. Being married to a US Citizen doesn't change this fact. Once you are married, you can still adjust status to get a green card, but it will be more complicated because of your overstay and it's worth your while to get help from an experienced immigration lawyer. Until you file your adjustment of status request, you will remain deportable, even in spite of your marriage to a US Citizen.

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