I entered the US legally from Canada four years ago. My mom filed an I-130 for me in 2003 but I now find out that because I overstayed I could be up for the 10 year bar when that application becomes current. I am living with my LPR boyfriend and we want to get married. We hadn't gotten married because I didn't want my application time to be even longer as the married child of a citizen wait times are much longer.
I just found out that my boyfriend is now willing to get his citizenship in order for us to be together. Should we marry AFTER he gets naturalized or before? If I don't leave the country while waiting for all the paperwork to go through does that mean I can't be barred? And lastly, once our turn comes up and he is a citizen and we are married, should I tell INS the truth about overstaying? Could I be deported at that time, or denied status? Or would the marriage make it all forgiven as I have heard.
We are seeking a lawyer, but any info would be helpful....thanks!
Full Version: overstayed, now want to marry LPR who wants USC
QUOTE(taminatress @ Oct 17 2006, 09:09 PM) 
1. Should we marry AFTER he gets naturalized or before?
2. If I don't leave the country while waiting for all the paperwork to go through does that mean I can't be barred?
3. once our turn comes up and he is a citizen and we are married, should I tell USCIS the truth about overstaying?
4. Could I be deported at that time, or denied status?
5. Or would the marriage make it all forgiven as I have heard.
1. Have a look at the forms he needs to complete to naturalise.
2. Yes
3. You have no choice. See the forms you need to complete.
4. Yes, You could be deported now, just a question of whether they catch you or not.
5. Yes
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