If my girlfriend from Japan comes to the US for a visit but we decide to get married, can she stay?
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If my girlfriend from Japan comes to the US for a visit but we decide to get married, can she stay?
Asked on May 4, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you decide to marry after she comes to the US, then yes, you will be able to get married and she will be able to file for her permanent residence on the basis of marriage to a US citizen and complete the process without having to go back to Japan.
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