I’m marrying a felon who is in the USA illegally. Will our marriage stop my fiancé from getting deported?

I’m marrying a felon who is in the USA illegally. Will our marriage stop my fiancé from getting deported?

When your fiancé was charged with committing a crime, you thought he would face a court date, a plea deal and a sentence. Because he is also in the country illegally, he could also get deported. An attorney can advise you about an individual case, but in general, getting married after an arrest is sometimes effective in stopping deportation. It Depends on the Severity of the Crime The determination about whether or not to allow your new husband to remain in America following a criminal conviction would typically depend heavily on the severity of his crime. Felony convictions are much more serious than misdemeanors and frequently end in a deportation. Misdemeanors are less serious and often more negotiable. Related: Immigration Advocates Face Serious Challenges in Passing Reforms Why You Married Getting married for the sole purpose of preventing a deportation will not stop it from happening. If it worked, there would be many quickie marriages to inmates throughout the nation. Instead, you and he will have to be able to prove it is a legitimate marriage and was not done to try and keep him in the country or get him a green card. Friends, family members, photo albums and social media accounts can all be used to prove a pre-arrest relationship. You might enjoy:  12 Surprise Wedding Dances that Nobody Saw Coming Are there children involved? Having children who are US citizens would not automatically prevent your new husband from getting deported, but if the decision is close and his conviction is for a misdemeanor crime, it might tip the scales in his favor. Final thoughts:  Once an illegal alien is in the system, it can become complicated regardless of whether you marry him or not. He could still get deported. A criminal defense attorney experienced in immigration issues can guide you both through his case. Related: Fox News Poll Shows Majority of Americans Support Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants