How to become legal after marrying a US citizen?

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How to become legal after marrying a US citizen?

My husband and I have recently gotten married. He is illegal. What can we do to get papers so he can work? I am a US born citizen and we have 1 child together. Would also like to know what other papers he can get to be legal?

Asked on September 16, 2011 under Immigration Law, Missouri

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Okay well you need to start by applying for a green card - permanent resident green card - for him based upon your marriage.  If your relative is already in the United States legally, he or she may apply to adjust status to become a permanent resident after a visa number becomes available using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Your marriage wiill come under scrutiny by the US Citizen and Immigration Service.  They want to make sure that this os a true marriage and not for the purposes of obtaining citizenship.  I would speak with a lawyer in your area to insre that everything is properly filed especially given that you ahev a child together Good luck.


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