Washington, DC asked in Immigration Law for District of Columbia

Q: Can an American marry a foreigner who has a VISA? & will they be able to stay in AMERICA while awaiting a green card?

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Sheri A Benchetrit
Sheri A Benchetrit
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Yes a US citizen can marry a foreigner on a visa. As a general rule, yes the foreign spouse may remain in the US while they are awaiting their adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident. In order to make certain that the facts of your case allow this, I suggest that you speak with an experienced immigration attorney who can guide you through the process.

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL

A: Yes, you can sponsor your foreign born spouse for a green card. Counsel anywhere in the USA can handle your case. Alot of us give free consults and are affordable.

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