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Can I Get a Green Card If I Overstayed My Visa?

Here's what you need to know:

💡 Quick Answer: Yes, It’s Possible

 

If you’ve overstayed your visa but entered the U.S. legally and are now married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a green card without leaving the country.

That’s right! You don’t have to leave the U.S. to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card) — even if your visa expired months or years ago.


 

 

✅ Who Usually Qualifies?

You may be eligible if:

  • You entered the U.S. legally (even if your visa expired later)

  • You’re married to a U.S. citizen (not just a green card holder – yet we can help them become a citizen! Ask us how)

  • You have a real, genuine marriage

  • You don’t have serious criminal issues

If all of the above sound like you — don’t wait. You have a path forward.


📝 What’s the Process Like?

  • USCIS will require information about you and your spouse

  • USCIS will process the family petition and your applications, including a work permmit

  • USCIS requires evidence to prove your genuine marriage


🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even though this process is available, it’s easy to make costly mistakes that delay or damage your case. These include:

  • Missing documents or incorrect forms

  • Not proving your relationship well enough

  • Applying too soon or with the wrong timing

  • Having past immigration issues that require waivers

We’ve seen good people lose time, money, or even face denial — just because they didn’t have the right help.


❤️ You’re Not Alone — We Can Help

Many of our clients came to us after overstaying their visa. They were scared, unsure, and worried it was “too late.” But with the right legal guidance, they’re now permanent residents — and you can be, too.

We’re here to walk you through it, step by step.


📞 Let’s Talk About Your Options

If you’ve overstayed your visa and are married to a U.S. citizen, don’t guess or risk doing this alone. Book a consultation today and get clear answers — no judgment, just support.

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