How much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen through marriage?

The cost involved with obtaining a green card through marriage varies depending on your age and immigration circumstances. The USCIS lists the green card fee cost as: $535 for the I-130 petition. $85 biometrics services fee.

Can I get a green card if I marry an American?

After you marry a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a green card. Then you will be able to leave and re-enter the United States without having to apply for a new visa. If your spouse has a green card and therefore is not a U.S. citizen, you are not eligible for advance parole.

Can a person married to a US citizen be deported?

Can Green Card Marriage Citizens be Deported? Can you be deported if you are married to an American citizen? The answer is yes, you can. About 10% of all the people who get deported from the U.S. every year are lawful permanent residents.

What happens when a US citizen marries an immigrant?

An immigrant who marries a U.S. citizen must apply for a green card (U.S. permanent residence). This is a long process involving many forms and documents. After successfully obtaining a green card, the immigrant spouse can, after three years as a permanent resident, apply for U.S. citizenship.

Are you a felon for life?

A felony conviction will generally remain on a persons criminal record for life. Typically, the only way to remove it is to have it expunged. This process can seal the conviction from public view. Each state has its own expungement rules.

What is worse than a felony?

A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony. Felonies are the most serious crimes you can commit and have long jail or prison sentences, fines, or permanent loss of freedoms. Misdemeanors usually involve jail time, smaller fines, and temporary punishments.