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I-94 is expired for almost 15 months now can a greencard be given if married to a US citizen

Asked in Cincinnati, OH - 5 months

I am a US citizen who will be getting married to a non immigrant with a B visa but his I-94 has been expired for about 15 months now and his B visa expires in April 2013. I would like to know if he would be able to get a greencard and how long the process will take. Also can he get deported?

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Stephen D. Berman

Stephen D. Berman

Chicago Immigration Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. Yes, he is eligible to file for adjustment. It takes 3 - 9 months. Generally filing for adjustment of sttaus alone does not get a person put in removal proceedings. If the application is denied, however, the individual is subject to removal.
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Robert Louis Brown

Robert Louis Brown

Cleveland Immigration Attorney

Licensed in OH

Answered 5 months ago. Yes the expiration of the non immigrant B status is a not a basis to deny permanent resident status to a spouse of a US citizen. As long as there are not other issues he should receive his resident status.
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Michael Hugh Carlin

Michael Hugh Carlin

Ann Arbor Immigration Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. You should consult with an immigration lawyer about the situation. If your partner has his I-94 and his passport with visa, and if he does not have any past incidents with law enforcement or courts or immigration officials that might cause problems with his case, then he might be eligible to adjust his status to permanent resident (green card) here in the United States. If he is eligible to become a permanent resident without leaving the United States, then the entire process typically takes approximately 4 to 8 months, unless there are issues that emerge. You should consult with an immigration attorney about the case.
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Patrick Caston Crowley

Patrick Caston Crowley

Brooklyn Immigration Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. Yes, you can file for him. Yes they can adjust him. The overstay will be forgiven. Yes he could be removed, if the adjustment is denied and he has no other form of relief. Quick question has your fiance left the country and come back since he overstayed?
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