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  1. #1
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    Post Marry to an U.S citizen

    Dear Adviser!

    I arrived to the states with exchange visitor visa a few years ago. I overstayes. I want to get marry with an U.S citizen , who is retired.
    My questions are:

    Does it matter in our case he is retired and financially might not able to reach over the poverty line?

    After we married , how long does it take until I get work permit an SSN? (I heard of something like in 90 days I have to get it.)

    Does it matters I plan to work with an New Yorker lawyer but we will live in Nevada ? or is it much better , - shorter time - without mailing??

    Because my overstayed status, is it strongly adviced to have a lawyer or at the immigration offices are able to help with all the paperwork?


    My other question : one of my friend got married, everything went smooth but before the interview they had an car accident and his husband died. What might happen with her now? She is very depressed cause lost of him and very confused with her status. Can the Office deny her card?

    thank you

    regards,

    Rozen

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    Default Re: Marry to an U.S citizen

    If he can't afford to sponsor you, you will likely need a cosponsor. I'm not going to guess how long it will take you to get authorization to work, as I know nothing about your circumstances. Immigration is governed by federal law, so a New York lawyer should be able to help you. It can't hurt to consult a lawyer.

    You should post a different thread about your friend or, better, have her post a thread.

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    Default Re: Marry to an U.S citizen

    If your overstay was for more than a year you may have a ten year ban when you attend your visa interview. If that's the case, you will have to file a waiver at that consulate and your spouse will have to write a hardship letter explaining why you are needed in the U.S. My husband's waiver process lasted for seven months. He had to stay in Mexico until the waiver was decided upon. He returned last month and was granted permanent residency. We had been married for more than two years, so we didn't have to do the conditional residency. He has received his SS# and green card within a month of his return.

    He was banned because he had illegal presence for more than a year, but he initially entered illegally. I'm pretty sure it would be the same if your overstay was for more than a year.

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