Sanger, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

I-130 will not be affected if you leave the US, either on your own orare deported. An approved I-130 cannot do you any good unless you can either adjust your status in the US to permanent resident or, if you are outside of the US, receive immigrant visa from American Consulate. If you have unlawful presence in the US for more than 6 months and then left the US, you are subject to the 3 year bar; if more than 1 year unlawful presence, you will be subject to the 10 year bar once you leave the US. Again, it does not matter if you leave on your own or are deported. if you are subject to the bar, you mat apply for waiver. However, waiver is very difficult to get so please consult with immigration lawyer for advise.

Although not entirely clear from your question, I presume that you are asking about becoming married to a U.S. citizen. Generally, someone who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a visa evidenced by an I-94 Card), may marry a U.S. citizen, and then promptly apply for adjustment of status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). This is true regardless of whether the foreign national spouse may have overstayed his/her visa or even worked without authorization. It would be wise for you and your fiance/fiance to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about you and your soon-to-be spouse, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies and offer legal representation in the often complex application process. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.