Is an undocumented immigrant immediately immune from deportation upon marrying an American citizen?

Is an undocumented immigrant immediately immune from deportation upon marrying an American citizen?

I am engaged to an undocumented immigrant. She came in on a valid visa but has overstayed. When we get married, is she immediately immune from deportation or would we need to take further steps? (We will likely need further assistance with getting her a green card. She is also behind in her income tax; we will need assistance negotiating with the IRS and the state comptroller.

Asked on January 10, 2012 under Immigration Law, Virginia

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