HI, Im from Europe and i came to the US on the Visa Waiver programme, since i came i have met and fallen in love with a Cuban national whom has a residents green card, we married three weeks ago. My tourist visa expires in three weeks. My wife wants me to overstay my visa and work illegally as i have a crinimal past dating back over 20 years and she is afraid if immigration find out about this i wont get status. My offences were when i was in my teens and consisted of theft, once when i was only 17 yrs old the next when i was 18. I didnt mention these when i came on the vw programme as i was told (wrongly) before i came to the states it was so long ago it will be off record. I am 41 yrs old, before i came i had two buissness in my home country and i would like to establish myself here legaly and become self employed again so id like to take the right route to a permenant status green card.

Here are the questions i would like answered if possable.
1. when should i apply for aos visa?

2.when it gets to the interview stage should i tell them about my past?

3.there is an age gap of 17 years (thats how i fell in love so quick) iv been reading on threads here this might cause a problem, will it? Love is love ! ! !

4.if my application is unsuccessfull will i be deported right away or can i appeal?

5.she doesnt have enough income to sponser me, is it possable for her cousin to do it jointly with her, he is self employed?

I am greatfull for any assistance and answers and i will keep the thread updated on my progress.