Can I marry a US citizen while being out of F1 status?
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Can I marry a US citizen while being out of F1 status?
I am currently staying in the USA with an F1 visa. But i fear i might be suspended or dropped out of the school. I have known my long term boyfriend in USA for more than 2 years and we always had plans to get married after I was don with my school. But now since the situation is being unexpected, would it be right for me to marry him and apply for my green card? What is the possibility of being success? Just a quick note, he has recently got his divorce and I am also expecting a child with him but we are not married
Asked on March 13, 2017 under Immigration Law, Michigan
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If it is a bona fide marriage and not just for immigration benefits, and he is legally divorced, you two can definitely get married and he can then petition you for your permanent residence if he is a US citizen.
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If it is a bona fide marriage and not just for immigration benefits, and he is legally divorced, you two can definitely get married and he can then petition you for your permanent residence if he is a US citizen.
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