Can an Undocumented Immigrant Marry a U.S. Citizen?
There's no law preventing an undocumented (illegal) immigrant from marrying a U.S. citizen, but getting a green card (permanent residence) is not quite so simple.
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There's no law preventing an undocumented (illegal) immigrant from marrying a U.S. citizen, but getting a green card (permanent residence) is not quite so simple.
A green card can indeed be revoked if the holder commits certain crimes, in some cases drunk driving convictions.
The U.S. offers lawful permanent residency (a green card) to wealthy people, specifically business investors who will pump money into its economy.
EB-2 visas are available to professionals holding advanced university degrees and persons of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
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