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Marriage During Removal & Deportation

Getting Married While Facing Removal in  Immigration Court Proceedings

One form of relief available to respondents facing removal in immigration court may be adjustment of status based on marriage to a U.S. citizen.  Adjustment of status permits an admissible alien to obtain lawful permanent residence (i.e., a green card) without leaving the United States.

You should seek the advice of an immigration attorney in determining whether or not this will be a viable form of relief. Factors such as the nature of the allegation against you and/or other legal impediments may prevent you from pursuing this adjustment of status while in immigration court. For example, you would still need to meet the admissibility requirements for adjustment—or obtain a waiver. Read the rest of this entry »

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Can You Lose Your Green Card?

Abandoning Permanent Residence Status

Can you lose your green card privileges? The answer is, unfortunately, yes. A “green card,” or rather, a lawful permanent residence card is issued to allow holders to live and work in the United States. It is not to be used as an enhanced tourist visa. It is not uncommon for green card holders to return to their county for a visit, staying longer than planned—and end up losing their green card privileges. Read the rest of this entry »

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