married to a US citizen with a tourist visa

[lielm69]

I recently married a US citizen and according to my visa I'm allowed to stay here until February 20th.
The problem is I'm still collecting my immigration papers like getting my certificate of good standing / non-criminal history form.

its going to take time to get it and I might get it a little after I turn illegal and then I could submit my immigration papers.

I know that being illegal could make problems with your case, but is submitting my immigration forms just a few days after I turn illegal could make my case more complicated?
Because of a form that takes time to get?

[newacct]

The problem is I'm still collecting my immigration papers like getting my certificate of good standing / non-criminal history form.

You do not need certificate of good standing for Adjustment of Status (I-485).

I know that being illegal could make problems with your case, but is submitting my immigration forms just a few days after I turn illegal could make my case more complicated?

Being out of status, for whatever length, does not affect Adjustment of Status in the Immediate Relative category (spouse, parent, or unmarried under-21 child of US citizen). That said, you are deportable in the period of time after your status expires and before you file I-485, so you should avoid or minimize such period of time.

[mattman]

I was in similar situation, I married a usc and by the time we submitted paperwork I was a few weeks past my stamp in the passport. My attorney told me it doesn’t affect anything as it’s forgiven when you file for aos to a married usc. No need to worry.

[cgbadamosi]

I’ve been in this situation with my alien spouse. Nothing will happen. You will be fine.