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 got married. Now you want to build a future together in the United States. But there is one big worry hanging over everything: your visa expired, and you are afraid that mistake could stop you from getting a Green Card. This is a common concern. Many people stay longer than their visa allows and later marry a U.S. citizen. In some cases, they may still have a path to a...