Many
factors will decide whether marrying a U.S. Citizen while in Immigration Court
will get your case terminated and a green card for your alien spouse. A
petition for your alien spouse can be filed but there are special procedures
not normally done because your spouse is in immigration court. A written
exemption has to be requested and more evidence is required than normal because
the presumption is that the marriage is not legitimate if it occurred during
immigration court proceedings. There are also special procedures to follow if
your petition is approved to apply for the green card.
Plan
carefully and make sure you know the rules or you could wind up spending $1500
or more in government fees only to have your petition and green card
application denied.
Please contact a licensed Immigration
attorney before you act on your specific situation. Immigration Laws and
Federal Regulations are constantly changing and the general information
provided can change over time.
