In most cases, it is possible for a foreigner to marry in the US while on a tourist visa, and then remain in the US to obtain a green card. There are various types of visas that are more problematic. Each case is different.
USCIS Discretion to Deny
The USCIS issued a Policy Alert on July 15, 2020, reminding USCIS officers that they have discretion to deny immigration benefits in nearly every application. Notably, the Policy Alert specifically refers to the EAD Employment Authorization Document for foreigners to work in the U.S.
F1 visa to Marriage Green Card
On July 6, 2020, ICE issued a revision to its policy regarding online courses for F-1 and M-1 visa holders. Normally, foreign students must attend classes in person. An exception was made for Spring and Summer courses this year due to COVID-19 to allow foreign students to take more online courses than would normally be permitted.
Crewman C1D Visa Overstay Consequences
What Can I do? Your intent must be to work on a ship and serve as a crewman when entering the US using a C1-D crewman visa. So, there are problems if you either did not work as a crew member or stopped working, and remained in the US. Let’s consider the problems. Misrepresentation Did […]
C1-D Visa and Marriage Green Card
Marrying in the US on a C1-D Visa Crew members who entered the US on a C1-D visa or C1 status and marry an American citizen routinely call for help. The crew member has been in the US many years. Sometimes, the foreign crew member hesitates to discuss with the American fiance his or her […]
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