Spofford, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

One may enter the U.S. on a B1/B2 visitors or tourist visa only if one has the intent to enter the U.S. temporarily and then return abroad. Entering with the intent to promptly file to adjust status to become a Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card") is likely to be determined to be "visa fraud," which can have very harsh consequences. It may be permissible, however, to enter the U.S. with a genuine intention to stay temporarily, but later decide in favor of seeking to become a Permanent Resident, but as you can see, details about this can become complex and problematic. There is no substitute for engaging an immigration attorney to learn all of the relevant facts, including your goals, and then advise about eligibilities, options and strategies. 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.

If you were deported you are bared from returning to the US.  The length of that bar depends on why you were deported (I would have to see the actual deportation paperwork to answer your question).  Some bars have waivers and some do not.  If you are eligible for a waiver, you would likely have to show extreme hardship to a US citizen spouse or child to qualify.