Q: I am awaiting on status update for uvisa. I am now getting married &want to know if it’ll be faster getting a green card
I have a SSN and work permit. I have been waiting for years for the uvisa, the lady that submitted everything said if I get married it won’t be any faster since I have to go this route because I entered US illegally when I was a small child. Is this true?
A: Having entered the United States illegally would complicate, but not necessarily derail, a marriage-based immigration case. There may be strategies for you to explore in terms of a marriage-based case after you are given U nonimmigrant status. If, however, you are still years away from a grant of U status, you may wish to speak with an experienced immigration attorney who can flush out all of your facts to see what may or may not be possible in terms of a marriage-based case now. Note that ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many attorneys offer online video consultations, which may be convenient for you if you find an attorney you like who may not be local to your area.
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