Can I renew my visa if I got married before it expired?

Yes, it is possible to renew your visa if you got married before it expired in the state of Pennsylvania. In order to do so, you will need to file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This petition is known as an "I-130 Petition for Alien Relative". When completing the petition, you must provide evidence of the marriage, such as a marriage certificate. You will also need to provide other documentation, such as a valid passport, proof of any other immigration status, and evidence of financial support. If your petition is approved, you will receive a new visa that will allow you to stay in the United States. However, if you are already in the United States, you must still adjust your status through USCIS. This will require another form, known as the “I-485 Application to Adjust Status”. It is important to keep in mind that just because you are married, does not necessarily guarantee that your visa will be renewed. Each case is evaluated on its own merits with the USCIS ultimately determining if a visa renewal is granted.

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Sí, es posible renovar su visa si se casó antes de que expirara en el estado de Pennsylvania. La ley de inmigración de los Estados Unidos le permite a los ciudadanos extranjeros en Estados Unidos casarse con un ciudadano estadounidense y solicitar la residencia permanente. Si ya hay una petición de residencia permanente presentada por el cónyuge estadounidense antes de que expire la visa, entonces no hay necesidad de renovarla. En cambio, se puede solicitar una exención temporal para permanecer en los Estados Unidos hasta que se apruebe la solicitud de residencia permanente. Esta exención permitirá que la pareja se quede en los Estados Unidos hasta que se le otorgue la residencia permanente. Sin embargo, debe tenerse en cuenta que existe un límite de tiempo para solicitar la exención temporal.

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