Can an illegal alien become a permanent resident, by marrying a US citizen, and how long does it take?

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Can an illegal alien become a permanent resident, by marrying a US citizen, and how long does it take?

Anonymous Jul 22, 2010 1 views 1 answers

my friend who is not Italian entered the US with fake italian documents five years ago and those papers are now also expired. Can he become a permanent resident by marrying a US citizen, and approximately how long would that take. would he have to go back to his country first?

Shah Peerally · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:32:32+00:00

I think you need to talk to a lawyer on this case asap. I will not recommend filing anything unless you are assisted by a good immigration attorney. Good Luck Shah Peerally Founder and Managing Attorney of Shah Peerally Law Group PC The Law Firm Deals in Immigration law & Debt Relief Note: The above answer is provided for informational use only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. No attorney client relationship is created unless a retainer is signed by the attorney and the client.

Can an illegal alien become a permanent resident, by marrying a US citizen, and how long does it take?

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