Blog: Family Immigration

Marrying a U.S. Citizen After Overstaying a Visa: Can You Still Get a Green Card?

Mar 20, 2026

You fell in love. You built a life. And now you want to make it permanent. But there is a problem: your visa expired months or even years ago, and you are wondering whether that overstay could affect everything you have built. You are not alone. Overstaying a visa is a common immigration issue in the United States, and if you have since married a U.S. citizen, you may have immigration options depending on how...