Q: I am 17 years old I came to the US when I was 4 then my visa expired. Can I marry my Bf that is a citizen when turn 18?
Or is there anything else I can do that doesn’t take that long ??
A: Is your boyfriend a US citizen? If you are asking in an immigration context, once you marry he can file a petition on your behalf and you may be eligible to adjust status (go through green process without having to leave the U.S.) As long as you are legally married, there is no requirement that you be 18 for him to file a petition for you. I suggest having a full consultation with an immigration attorney to make sure you meet all eligibility requirements and handle this process on your behalf.
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Yes. You can marry your boyfriend and if he is a USC he can sponsor you to become a lawful permanent resident.
At what age you can legally marry depends on the laws in your state.
This is probably your best solution but I caution you not to marry in order to solve your immigration problems. This must be a legitimate marriage or you risk being charged with marriage fraud.
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