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Asked on: 2/11/11, 5:19 pm

I am an asian woman who came to USA with a tourist visa in 2005 then stayed here after my visa expired. Recently I met a guy who is US citizen and we want to get married. I would like to know what are the laws now regarding my case, whether I should go back to my country where I must do all procedures to come back here to settle with him or I can stay here once we get married and do all the procedures here to become a legal US resident. Thank you

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You may apply for green card through your husband's petition without leaving the U.S.. We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney. You may visit our website at www.med...

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Charles Medina

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Hi, All sponsorship paperwork can be filed with the USCIS and you should be able to adjust status in the U.S. since you initially entered the U.S. legally even if you remained in ...

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Ajay Arora

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If you entered with a tourist visa and merely overstayed, then you should qualify for permanent residence based on marriage to a US citizen. Please find detailed information on th...

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Michael Cho

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You do not have to leave the country to adjust status. I suggest you speak with and retain an immigration attorney to help you with this matter. For a free consultation please vi...

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Nicklaus Misiti

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If you entered the United States legally with a tourist visa and overstayed, you can adjust your status (get a green card) without leaving the United States if you marry a U.S. Cit...

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Alexander Tsiring

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