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    Default Marriage to U.S. Citizen

    Im am twenty years old in the U.S. as an E2 Dependent. October 21st is when my visa expires. If I marry does that give me rights to stay here? Can I simply marry or do I need to file papers as well? I was informed by an attorney that as long as I marry I am considered an immediate relative and it doesnt matter if the papers are filed after I turn 21

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    Default Re: Marriage to U.S. Citizen

    Your E-2 dependant VISA is linked to your sponsor (parent i assume) VISA. If you are saying it is expiring, can we assume you parent is not going to renew?

    Simply marrying a US citizen does NOT automatically give you "legal status" and the right to stay in the US. You still must have a valid VISA or be a legal permanat resident (Green card holder) or in the process of adjusting your status to a legal permanant resident (By marriage or some other method).


    You should not stay in the US without some sort of legal status, or else you will have many complications in the future.

    If you choose to marry, here is a link to review the process of adjusting your status based on marriage.

    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

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