Many foreign nationals enter the United States and marry their U.S. citizen sweetheart without much forethought about the specific immigration details involved. Many believe that it is simple for a foreign national to obtain a green card once he or she is married to a U.S. citizen. It is not.
As a recent New York Times article shows, paying attention to the specific immigration laws is important and becoming more important everyday. In the article a U.S. citizen whose husband was detained by ICE states:
If you are thinking of getting married, or have recently been married, and want to obtain a green card – please do yourself a favor and consult with an immigration lawyer.