Q: I married a Brazilian who came here legally but now his visa is expired,can he stay here legally
He wants to get a social security number to work
A: Assuming you are a U.S. Citizen and that your marriage is a bona fide marriage, you can file a petition for relative on his behalf and he may be able to file an application to adjust status. There are too many facts missing from your question to give a definitive answer. You may wish to schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can ask many questions to understand all aspects of your case in order to best advise you. Note that ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many attorneys offer online video consultations and telephone consultations.
A: A United States citizen can sponsor a foreign national spouse who entered the US with permission, despite that the spouse has overstayed his visa. You need to file an immigration case adjustment of status case after you marry.
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