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I’m married to a US citizen. Can I get a green card if I crossed the border to get into the US?

December 6, 2022
Cambridge Immigration Law

'Yes. Crossing the border—which is a certain type of illegal entry to the US—will not prevent you from getting a green card if you meet other requirements. The most important other requirements are (1) that your US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or parent will suffer extreme hardship if you don’t get the green card and (2) that you have an approved I-130, I-140, or I-360 petition or that you have been Read More

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