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Can I get married?

I’m not married yet and I’m under 21 and I
am going to apply for my green card as
an unmarried child. The thing is that I
also want to marry my girlfriend who is in
the army. Can I marry her after sumitting
the form? Or will I have to wait until I get
my work permit o my green card?

Asked on March 10, 2017 under Immigration Law, California

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

You cannot be married if you are applying as an unmarried child under 21.  You will need to wait until you are actually granted permanent residence to get married if you do not want to jeopardize the process.  However, if your girlfriend is a US citizen, then marrying her and applying through her is also a valid option.

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

You cannot be married if you are applying as an unmarried child under 21.  You will need to wait until you are actually granted permanent residence to get married if you do not want to jeopardize the process.  However, if your girlfriend is a US citizen, then marrying her and applying through her is also a valid option.


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