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This may be impossible for ten years unless he returns to his home country and waits 10 years. He committed a Federal Crime, when he returned without advanced permission and inspection by the CBP. He can be convicted incarcerated as a result. For legal advice, I strongly recommend an appointment with an experienced immigration attorney.

Most individuals who do not have family in the country obtain green cards through the employment based categories. There are categories for extraordinary aliens, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational executives and managers, those who are exceptional or with advanced degrees whose immigration is in the national interest, and those with advanced degrees, bachelors degrees, or two years working experience who are sponsored by organizations under the labor certification (PERM) process. Some other individuals immigrate through investment which requires $1 million investment in a commercial enterprise and the hiring of 10 US workers or $500,000 if you are an area of high unemployment or outside a municipal area.  You would still have to hire 10 US workers in the latter case although if going through a regional investment center, the center would be responsible for the hiring. Still others may immigrate through the gain of political asylum or refugee status. You should consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney to go over feasible options.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

Your marriage to a US citizen means you may apply for permanent resident status, but you must obtain a waiver of the unlawful presence bar before you can get your green card.  After March 4th, you can apply for that waiver from within the US, but you will first have to get married and your spouse will have to file an I-130 petition for you.  Once that I-130 petition is approved, you can apply for the provisional waiver here in the US.  If that is approved, you can go to your home country and obtain an immigrant visa and return as a permanent resident.