text: i'm an illeagal ailian that is married to a citizen of usa. how long should it take me to get my green card? i'm recently married like 2 months ago. under the current law, the answer depends on your circumstances.  if you entered with a visa and have no prior deportations, you should be able to get a green card in about 1 year.  get a good lawyer! dont get scammed. if you entered illegally, you will not qualify for  a green card inside the us unless you were the beneficiary of a family or employment petition filed before 04/30/2001.  if you have been here illegally for more than 6 months and you leave the country, you will be barred from returning for 3 years (unless you are granted a waiver).  if you have been here illegally for more than 1 year and you leave the country, you will be barred from returning for 10 years (unless you are granted a waiver).  get a good lawyer.  good luck!.