zubekakkin

zubekakkin OP t1_j6gllrk wrote

My understanding is that if we were to enter the country on a tourist visa and overstay, then we would be ineligible for the green card because we entered the country under false pretenses and that disqualifies you from getting residency. Yes, one child is American but was born abroad.

1

zubekakkin OP t1_j6fu6xc wrote

They actually end up in legal limbo all the time. They rarely get approved for a green card or citizenship. DACA is the closest thing that has happened to them and that is an awful stressful place to be because they really have no control over their future and they were usually brought here as children,

3

zubekakkin OP t1_j6ftzxv wrote

Also, I should clarify because this doesn't seem known. Being married to an American does not give someone the right to US citizenship. It makes them eligible to apply for a green card with a number that is not limited. However, it still takes 12- 18 months and costs at least 1500$ and that is when things are good.

2