I am married to a US citizen, but they tell me that I have to leave the country because I cannot adjust my status within the United States. They also talk to me about forgiveness. What are the punishments of 3 or 10 years?

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE FORGIVENESS PROCESS: This change in the process only benefits the spouses or children of American citizens or permanent residents. This change does not apply to persons with the protection of 245 (i) or persons who entered the country with inspection ( with some type of non immigrant visa).