If you are a green card holder, there are several things to consider when immigrating a foreign spouse.
Your petition to immigrate your spouse will normally be intentionally delayed because you are not yet a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens can immigrate immediate relative spouses (or fiances) “right away”. Right away is not as quick as you might think. It can often take 6 to 12 months or so depending on how the case is processed. This is simply the normal processing time, without any intentional delays.
Retrogression
However, since you are not yet a U.S. citizen, you cannot immigrate your spouse right away. Instead, there is an intentional added delay, referred to as retrogression. This means that the U.S. government is intentionally delaying your case more than the normal processing time precisely because you are not a U.S. citizen. Retrogression exists to help prevent foreigners from coming to the U.S., applying to immigrate other relatives, who themselves obtain green cards and then apply to immigrate still others endlessly. Retrogression is a way to limit “chain migration” by intentionally slowing the process.
Retrogression changes month by month. The big news in August and September 2013 was that retrogression went to zero, meaning no retrogression. In this case, the wait time to process a foreign spouse (or a minor child) of a green card holder was exactly the same as for U.S. citizens who are immigrating immediate relatives. However, the window has now closed and retrogression is returning slowly.
Retrogression is expressed by what is called a “priority date”. These are dates posted on a table published by the government in a monthly visa bulletin. When you file your immigrant visa petition, you have to watch the Department of State visa bulletin to see when your priority date becomes current. If you filed your immigrant petition prior to a specific date noted on the visa bulletin, then your priority date is current and you may proceed to next steps.
That priority date is noted under category F2A of the most recent visa bulletin. For the most recent visa bulletin posting, go to this link and check the table.
Was your petition filed before the date posted?
If so, you may proceed to next steps. Otherwise, you must wait.
One way to help speed things up is for you — the green card holder — to apply for U.S. citizenship at your nearest opportunity. If you cannot apply for U.S. citizenship anytime soon, then joining the U.S. military can be a viable option. If you join the U.S. military, you can become a U.S. citizen quickly and then immigrate your foreign fiance, spouse, and minor children “right away.”
1. Spouse of Green Card Holder Is Outside the U.S.
This is the most straightforward scenario. The best thing to do in most cases is file the immigrant petition and start the process to immigrate your foreign spouse who lives abroad. There is no need to wait until you are a U.S. citizen since your petition can be upgraded if you obtain U.S. citizenship while your spouse visa is in process. In fact, I often will file spouse visa petitions concurrently with U.S. citizenship applications and coordinate the two filings to help bring the foreigner into the U.S. in the shortest time possible, often less than one year. How this is done depends on your particular circumstances, so you should please contact me before proceeding.
Exception: If the foreigner has access to the U.S. on some other visa, such as a visitor visa, then you need to think twice before filing an immigrant petition because in most cases an immigrant petition in process can cause a immigration border agent (CBP) to block entry to the U.S. and cancel the visa. What is required is an immigration plan before proceeding with immigrant processing.
2. Spouse of Green Card Holder Is in the U.S.
The foreign spouse can only apply for a green card if the foreigner is “in status” on some sort of visa status. If the foreigner has fallen out of status, then the foreigner is not permitted to adjust status to become a U.S. permanent resident green card holder based on marriage to another green card holder. So long as your foreign spouse can remain in the U.S. in some sort of lawful immigration status, then it can be possible to apply to change that status to permanent resident green card holder while remaining in the U.S. In some cases, we have the petitioner (the U.S. green card holder who is petitioning for a foreign spouse) apply for U.S. citizenship and also start the petition process for the foreigner. Once the green card holder obtains U.S. citizenship, we then have the foreign spouse apply in the U.S. for his or her own green card and complete the process, even if that foreigner has fallen out of visa status.
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My husband is already have Green Card and he’s completing 5 Years for this coming May 2014, so if i apply CR I visa (spouse Visa) how long it will take Process my visa.
Thnak you
kaush
Kaush, It depends on where each of you reside. Planned properly, case processing should not be delayed by more than about 6 months beyond normal processing time for a U.S. citizen simply because your husband is currently a green card holder. I often will pursue spouse visa processing in conjunction with U.S. citizenship processing to help shorten processing time.
If you have an interest in working with me on your immigration filings, please contact me and I will be glad to discuss further. Kind regards, Allan
I plan on applying asap for my fiance of a year and a half, living in the Philippines with her she is single, no children, I’m divoced.
I returned to the States after being gone for 5 years. I had no income for the last 5 years but am currently working as an independent contractor now. I’ve been States side for the last 2 months. I still have your back child support issues because I was being charged for money I hadn’t made in the last 5 years. How should I proceed?
Ike, Are you a US citizen? In order to immigrate a foreign fiance to the US from the Philippines, you must be a US citizen and you must meet certain income requirements. Based on what you wrote I doubt you will be able to show stable US earnings required for K1 processing.
You could consider marrying her and using a financial cosponsor to help meet income guidelines. Here is general information regarding K1 fiance visa requirements, which includes a link to income requirements:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/fiance-visa-requirements/#.Up6D38akpIw
Please consider and you are welcome to contact me directly to sort out an immigration plan. I am sure I can come up with a plan that is reasonable and works for you. Kind regards, Allan
Hello I have a friend who is a us citizen and married a Hispanic a year in a half ago how does she go About getting her husband legalized in the us they were married In the u.s thinks
Kay, Based on what you wrote it sounds as if the foreigner might already be in the U.S., but is not legal. Is this correct? If so, can you please forward this link to the couple:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/entered-the-us-illegally/#.UruzlsakpRo
This information is for foreigners who entered the U.S. illegally one time are still here. Some options are noted that depend on the situation. Please let me know if they spot any opportunities and I will be glad to discuss. My contact information is on this blog post and also in the link. Kind regards, Allan
I am an indian nd going to marry my fiance who is an green card holder in this coming january. How long it will take to process my visa as spouse in us?
Harman, Currently, it is likely taking about 2-3 years to immigrate you. It can be possible to speed things up if your spouse obtains U.S. citizenship during case processing. Please call if you would like to discuss in more detail. Kind regards, Allan
Hi i iv a greencard nd i m going to get married in 2015 (india) so hw much time it will take to call my husband here. I heard it takes the same 6 month time as us citizen. Wht is the correct ans
Ruchi, I am sorry, but it takes longer now. The information you have is out of date. Figure it can take between 2-3 years to immigrate your husband from India because you are not yet a U.S. citizen. In this situation, I generally have the clients marry at the soonest opportunity and then start the immigrant process. I look for opportunities along the way to help speed things up. Please contact me if you want to perhaps marry in 2014 and bring him here sooner. Kind regards, Allan
Hi i’am a green card holder for 8 years now , but ive been back and forth to visit my fiance overseas and i canot apply for us cirizen yet, i want to bring my fiance here and get married here in Usa. i have some health problems and am not working , am 22 and i live with my parents, i have to do a head surgery and i want him to be here, but am not working and i havent done taxes in 2 years because i wasent here, what do i need to do to bringe my fiance here ?
Thank you
Hello, please respond my question. My husband lives in NY. USA as a permanent resident and he is gonna complete his 5years at USA in September 2014, we are both from Morocco but we are in a distant relationship, I live in morocco waiting for him to file my immigration. My question is what’s best and the fastest way : to file with his green card or wait till 25september 2014 to get his citizenship and file for me ? Please answer.
Hi,
Hope you are doing great. I need some information.I will appreciate your answer. I am in F1 status. I got married a month before. My wife is a GC holder. She needs 2 year more to get Citizenship. So if we apply for I-130 now then how long it will take to approve my I-130 and become current my priority date and get my EAD card.I mean duration of whole process.
Thanks
Imtiag
Lena, He cannot immigrate on a fiance visa because you are not a U.S. citizen. A spouse visa is doable, but takes time:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/blog/green-card-holder-immigrating-foreign-spouse/
He likely will not qualify for a visitor visa:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/b-visa-for-visitors/
Kind regards, Allan
Jihane, The best was is likely to marry now and file for a spouse visa, even if case processing will take time. When you obtain your U.S. citizenship, it can be possible to complete case processing on the spouse visa in a matter of a couple of months or so. Please contact me if you have an interest in possibly working together with me. Kind regards, Allan
Imtiag, If you overstay your welcome in the US, then you can only be put back in status as a green card holder once your wife obtains U.S. citizenship. A permanent resident cannot complete case processing for a foreigner who is out of status in the U.S. It seems you will be out of status for a while if you want to rely on your marriage as a path to a green card. Kind regards, Allan
Hi! I’m just want to know how long it takes to take my wife here in the u.s . She is the Philippines . And I’m a green card holder . I don’t know the real answer because my friend he petition her wife it’s takes only a month I don’t know if that’s true . Thank you for advance .
Hi Allan,
I got married in December 2012 and my husband is a green card holder. He recently filed for his US citizenship. I am currently in the US on a B2 visa, however I will be leaving in 2 weeks for my home country. I was wondering if it is a good idea to send out the I 130 while I’m here? Also can I visit my husband while the I130 is in process since my visa is valid for another 10 years.
Regards,
Christina
Hi ,
I am from India , I am getting my green card soon in EB3 category as my date is current and i have an approved EAD and Advanced payrole.
i am planning to marry someone who is in India, What are my options of bringing her to the united states ? can she get a tourist visa after I get my green card ? I am still on H1 visa but soon i will get my green card.
I heard once Iget my green card, she will not qualify for a tourist visa is that true ?
hiii,
i have a question and will appreciate your answer. i am a green card holder and i applied for my husband in january 2014 and got my reciept of notice and waiitng for approval ..my question is that i can apply for my citizenship this year but i heard now it takes more time to process i 130 if you are a UScitizen..is it true? ..so am just confused ..please respond to my question …
thank you
Jordan, It is not true that your friend can obtain a spouse visa from the Philippines if he is a green card holder and not a U.S. citizen. Right now it is taking 2-3 years for a green card holder to immigrate a foreign spouse. If during that time you can obtain U.S. citizenship it will help speed up processing time. I encourage you to please contact me to discuss further if interested. Kind regards, Allan
Christina, There is a good chance your entry as a visitor will be blocked once your immigrant spouse visa petition is filed. If you have an interest in possibly working with me on your immigration filings, can you please contact me off-post to discuss a plan? Kind regards, Allan
Joyraj, It’s hard to say whether she might qualify for a visitor visa. Based on what you wrote there does appear to be a problem. Please consider this post:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/b-visa-for-visitors/
If she is not included as part of your EB3 green card, then it will very likely take 2-3 years to immigrate her, unless you join the U.S. military and obtain your U.S. citizenship quickly:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/us-citizenship-military-members/
Please contact me off-post if you have an interest in possibly working with me on immigrant processing. Kind regards, Allan
Sara, I’m here to help clients with case processing. If you want to proceed on your own, I can offer a paid consultation. If interested, please contact me off-post to discuss. I offer value for services. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
I have applied for three sons i130 and I am green card holder they are unmarried over 21 ,how long it can take them to be here in US
, also the conditions are very bad for Christians in Pakistan and I requested to expedite the case as thery are in danger , how long it can take if expidaition is granted ,
or if my son merry with some one holding a green card?
Thanks .
I just migrated here in tht USA in December 2013, I have not yet gotten a job. I have my fiancé back in Jamaica who I lived with a year prior to my migrating here. I want to get married and file for him, I am a permanent resident and have my green card. What if any hindrances will I encounter?
Hi sir. I am from India and i just got marrige my wife is us green card holder how long time I will take to get my visa
Hello Allan,
My fiance is a green card holder, and I reside outside the USA, but I come on visit to the USA. Is it possible he files for me during my next visit to the USA in June 2014, and we have a court wedding in the USA?
Hello,
I’ve been in US for almost 4 years, my bf is currenlty working in singapore & we’re planning to go back in PH to get married. Planning to file a spouse petition as well once i go back in here, i know it will take too long but the wait can be shorter if i file a citizenship as well. can i start the spouse petition & at the same time file my citizenship as well? & him working in another state, will that affect the petition?
hello Allan,
My fiance is a green card holder,and he resides in the USA. But i often come to the USA as well on vacation with a visit visa. How can he file for me? because i am thinking of coming on vacation in June and we get married. Is it possible he process my green card after the marriage?
I await your response. Thank you.
I am a GC holder in US. I can apply for citizenship only in April 2015. I am going to get married in May/Jun 2014 to a girl from India. What would be the best and fastest way to get her to USA?
Can she apply for visitor visa and come here and stay as per legal limit?
Hi,
I live in the Netherlands and my wife is a GC holder with a Jamaican Nationality, she can apply for her Citizenship in september 2014. My date is 27th of november. currently it is at 8th of september. We received a letter of the NVC on the 14th of april. We met while i was on a J1 visa and got married while i was there on vacation for 3 months. now i have been back for about 6 weeks in Holland. Is it possible for me to visit her for another 1 or 2 months on a tourist visa? Any other tips or things we should NOT do or we Should do? thank you so much.
I have a friend who is having marital problems, she is currently a permanent resident on her card it says it is good for 10 years. could her husband get her immigration status revoked?
Kenya, I have no idea because there is not enough information, and I am not sure about your concern. If you have an interest in working with me in immigrating your future husband to the U.S., you are welcome to contact me off-post to discuss. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
Yes, but then you must find some way to remain in the U.S. legally or depart the U.S. Since your fiance is a green card holder, it will likely take about 2-3 years to process on a spouse visa. I hope this helps. Kind regards, Allan
Yes, you can apply for U.S. citizenship while at the same time apply for a spouse visa for him. The fact that he is working in Singapore is doable. There are some considerations about how best to handle case processing. Please contact me if you have an interest in possibly working with me and I will be glad to discuss and assist. Kind regards, Allan
Maria, Generally, no. Unless she has done something illegal, he has very little influence on her ability to maintain a green card. She should not worry. In fact, in divorce proceedings she has an advantage since he signed an affidavit of support. She can use this in her negotiations concerning spouse support. Please have her discuss possibilities with a family law attorney. Kind regards, Allan
am a green card holder,married to an expired f-1 student,we were married before he came to usa,i came first, he is now out of status,am due for cetizeship soon,does his status affect my application for citezenship and
Dear Attorney Lolly,
I have a question please. I’m a green card holder and just married a non-American woman living outside the US. Her B2 visa just got rejected and she will try F1 visa a couple months later. Is it possible for my wife to come to the US with an F1 visa?
Thank you very much!
Jason
Since your sons are not immediate family members of a U.S. citizen, the applications are intentionally slowed to avoid what is called, “chain migration.” Since the policy of the U.S. government is to slow processing for this type of case, country conditions are not relevant and there is no basis for expedite. There must be some other basis to immigrate separate from your relationship. Kind regards, Allan
Rande, Plan on it taking about 2-3 years currently with the likelihood being closer to 3 years at this time. Can you please have your LPR wife contact me to discuss an immigration plan, if you are interested in possibly working with me on your immigration filings? I hope to hear back. Kind regards, Allan
Dee, No. I think the post above should make this clear. Also, if you marry it may prevent you from visiting the U.S. Since he is not yet a U.S. citizen and you have a visitor visa, it may be best to stay unmarried and have you continue visiting the U.S. until he obtains his U.S. citizenship. If you have an interest in possibly working with me on immigration filings, you are welcome to contact me off-post to discuss further. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
Manoj, She can apply for a visitor visa, but will likely be denied, especially if she is married to you at the time she applies since there is reason to suspect she may want to immigrate to the U.S., not just visit. The best course will likely be to skip the visitor visa and marry, then apply as the spouse of a green card holder, and then speed up case processing once you obtain U.S. citizenship. You are welcome to contact me off-post to discuss further if you like. I would be glad to help. Kind regards, Allan
Eric, Since you filed on your own, I would be glad to discuss, but it should be a paid phone consultation. Please contact me off-post if you want to set something up. There is not a quick answer and I see other issues here that might be a problem, I’m not sure. For this reason, I should not make comments. Kind regards, Allan
Hi Allan,
I’m Syrian and I have been here 2 years in the United States, I came with visit visa then I have got my TPS. I’m engaged now to. Green card holder, and I need to know how long does it take for me to have my green card after we got married? Do u think we should wait till he gets his citizen ship in 2 years?
Thanks a lot!
Hello. I am 19, not married, I am on F1 visa right now, my mom is in the US (legally) and soon she is getting married with a US citizen. I was wondering if I have to be legal in the US by the time she will apply for her Green Card and petition for me. Thank you very much.
Can F1 visa holder marry a green card holder in USA and convert F1 visa into Green card.? or what is the process for F1 visa holder to get married to green card holder in USA and get the status changed from F1 to permanent resident.
She can apply for a visitor visa so long as she can show she has no intent to immigrate to the U.S. and intends to spend money on our U.S. economy. The fact that she had a green card and did not maintain it helps support her theory that she only wants to visit the U.S. and not immigrate. Thanks for the compliment and I hope this additional information is useful. Kind regards, Allan
Nena, Please contact me off blog post if interested in working together. TPS is not an admission and so you normally cannot obtain a green card stateside without some finagling. Also, it is best to start the immigrant process now and then manage the case to help you obtain immigration benefits in the shortest time, which will likely be 2-3 years. This may be done stateside or through an overseas consular post. I would try to keep you in the U.S. and complete processing here if possible. Kind regards, Allan
i am a green card holder and my boyfriend is in and out of the US on a J1 visa if we get married here how long will take for him to get a green card? Do we need to back and get married back home or we can do it in the US?
I am a greencard holder not a USA citizen yet and my boyfriend came here last year on a student visa so can I marry him and keep him legally will he get his greencard after I marry him,his visa gonna expire on sep5 2014.. Thank you mr Allan I would love to work with u let me know UR fee and office address pls
Hi,
I am a green card holder and would be eligible for citizenship in June 2015. I have travelled a couple of times so does this extend my citizenship timing i.e I have travelled for 3 week vacations every year since 2010. Also I recently got married so should I wait till June to file or what is the perfect time to file for my spouse? Before or after my citizenship?
Hello Allan!
I am a Green Card Holder and I am going to be US citizen in few months but before that I have a boyfriend and I wanted to marry him before i become citizen so that I could say that I have a husband for the interview. but I have n idea where to start and i really want
Lorraine, I believe the post has the answer. If you have an interest in possibly working with me on your immigration filings, I will be glad to discuss by phone. Please contact me and we can set something up. Kind regards, Allan
Shobnom, Greetings. Based on what you wrote, you likely cannot obtain a green card for him while he remains in the U.S., unless perhaps you become a U.S. citizen. The problem is that he will go out of status before he can apply for a green card. Can you please contact me off-post to decide what to do? I will not charge for a consultation to help develop an immigration plan. Once services are clear, I can quote a fee and you can decide what you want to do. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
Mama, Can you please contact me to discuss off-list if you have an interest in possibly working together with me on your immigration process? I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
Jordi, Can you please contact me off-post to discuss if you have an interest in possibly working with me on immigration filings? Kind regards, Allan
His status in the U.S. should not have a bearing on your ability to obtain U.S. citizenship since he is an overstay on an F1. Kind regards, Allan
It’s possible, but unlikely. You need to immigrate her. If you would like my assistance with immigrating her to the U.S., please contact me and I will be glad to discuss. Kind regards, Allan
Dylan, If your mom wants you to obtain a green card, they should not marry until she’s had a chance to speak with an immigration lawyer. I am available if interested in possibly working with me on case processing. Please contact me off-post. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Allan
In your situation, it will likely take about 2 1/2 to 3 years to process and you must remain in valid status throughout the wait. Please contact me off-post to discuss options if interested in possibly working with me. Kind regards, Allan
Hello Mr. Allan,
I am a legally green card holder for two years and doing all the requirements to be a U.S citizen. I’m married with a guy he’s 22 year old who lives in Lebanon Middle East and I would like to let him live in the United States with me. In May I’m going for vacation to Lebanon to see him and then go to the U.S Embassy over there to apply for him to come with me. My problem is that I will be back in August but I want him to be with me and coming back to the U.S together. I’m looking to see what is the best way to do and how can I start it without having anything declined.
Please if you can let me know or email me back letting me know what I can do.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Carla Yeremian
Carla, Immigration does not work in the way you might think. If you want him to immigrate, the filings begin in the U.S. At the end of case processing, he will attend an interview in Beirut. Many visas are not approved. Each situation is different. I’m available to assist with case processing. If you have an interest in perhaps working with me, please call and I will be glad to discuss. Very kindly, Allan
Hi!I am a green card holder and i want to apply for my husband who is pakistan.How long will it take to apply for him and what will be the requirments please answer me as soon as you can.Thankyou
Hi Allen,
My wife (Green Card Holder) has filed an i130 petition in February 2016. I currently live and work in India for a large Multi National Company. I have a 10 year B1/B2 Visa. I want to visit my wife in June for a week. I have heard that the immigration officer can potentially deny entry if they suspect illegal immigration intent. I plan to take sufficient documentation showing ties to home country – Letter by my employer, Official Badge etc – and be honest about the fact that I’m here just to see my wife for a week and will be leaving in a week’s time. Will this in any way affect or delay the green card processing in any way??
In addition, I may have to make an official visit to the US later in the year? Will this affect processing time of green card?
Thank You
Hajra, It is currently taking about 2 1/2 years or so for a green card holder to immigrate a foreign spouse to the U.S. from Pakistan. Please call if you have an interest in working with me and want to discuss further. Kindly, Allan
Srikant, You have the right idea to bring documentation to help prove convincingly that you have no intent to overstay your welcome as a visitor. The immigration officer at the border check will decide whether or not to let you in, and the level of success is unpredictable. The second planned trip seems more promising. At least there is a government policy to promote our U.S. economy, so there is more reason to allow you to pass on business than purely on a family visit. I hope this helps. Kindly, Allan
Hi! I’m a green card holder and I want to apply for my wife who is an armenian citizen. How long will it take to apply for her and how lond does the processing usualy take ?
Thanks in advance
Hello,
I’m a US citizen and just a month ago I married my Dutch boyfriend from the Netherlands. We’ve been flying back and forth for the last year. I do not make very much at all at my part time job and am a full time student. I’m technically bellow the poverty line, while in school. My husband is a computer progrmmer and is able to keep his job if we get him here. The plan is for him to move here until I finish school and then for us to move there. Is it possible to use the money he makes as income listed? If not, what are our options?
It is currently taking us appx. 2 years to process your wife on a marriage visa given that you are a green card holder. The case will track more slowly because you hold a green card as compared to U.S. citizenship. I’m available to help with case processing. If interested, please contact me off post and we can discuss. Very kindly, Allan
Kayley, Sometimes, yes, but likely not in the situation described. You have a couple of options that may or may not pan out. The simplest option would be to have a U.S. citizen family member or friend be a financial joint sponsor. Anything less will require some finessing. If you would like to perhaps work with me on case processing, you are welcome to call to discuss. Very kindly, Allan
And does it matter in what state you file the case ???
Because i heard that the processing time is shorter when filed in california
Yes, it can make a difference. All circumstances matter.
Hi Allan my husband is from France and he is living in the United States with a student visa but I am a green card holder. Can apply for his green card ? Would he need to go back to his country and stop studying?
Francis, He would not necessarily need to depart the U.S. for you to be able to obtain a green card for him based on marriage. The timing can cause problems for his student status, so what you really need is a strategy. You are welcome to please call me to discuss if interested in perhaps working with me on case processing. Very kindly, Allan
hi i am a us citizen my wife already got her green card about 10 months ago . what is the next step ?do we need to apply for us passport for her ? when can she have full citizenship what do we need to do next .
Moe, Here you go:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/us-citizenship/
Kindly, Allan
Hi and Good day.
I’m a filipino with a Green Card holder (US Permanent Residence) and my wife is a Filipina who has working in Singapore for more than 5 yrs now (S-pass/Working Visa) and we had a Civil Wedding there in Singapore, and I want to petition her so i can bring here too, my question is How long does it takes her to bring it here in US? Does it same with the petition filed in Philippines?
Thank you and i will wait for your response atty.
Amado, Yes, it goes by nationality not residence location, so the F2A information concerning the Philippines is correct. During case processing, it would help speed things up if you become a U.S. citizen. If you have an interest in working with our office on case processing, you are welcome to call to discuss. Very kindly, Allan
Hi, I’m Indian national, I’m divorced, I have kids now I am planning to marry us green card holder, what are the procedure and documents required for marriage and apply for green card? now I am on status of us tourist visa
Hi,
I just became a U.S citizen and I am married to a foreign spouse. I recently got layoff from my job and I was wondering if I can bring my husband to the states. My mother is willing to be affidavit sponsor, however this year her income taxes were low but she does have a significantly substantial amount of money save up in the bank, will this be helpful for her being eligible for being an affidavit sponsor, she has 2 dependents only.
Thank you.
Rahim, I’m available to help with case processing if that is your interest. If so, please call to discuss. Kindly, Allan
Catalina, If you and your mom live in the same house, it can be possible to combine your income. If what you are saying is that you have no income and your mom’s income falls below the minimum required, then this will not work. You have to regain some sort of employment quickly or it will appear as if your ability to earn a living is not strong. Kindly, Allan
Hi!
I came here in USA under tourist visa last Dec2014 and got married to my fiance who is a green card holder last May 2015. My question is- when is the best time to file a petition for me as he is just a Greencard holder for 2yrs and i am already out of status. Do we need to wait for his citizenship? Is the new provisional waiver applies to my case?
→I’m a green card holder since 2008 iwent back to the Philippines 2009 and got civil married, now I wanted to know if the marriages is valid here in US. cause right know I wanted to file for US citizen., and I don’t know what should I file a single or married. and my husband have already another wife in the philippines
→im still living here in US and working
Hi.. i am a greencard holder (2016) lives in us (studying +part time job) and i recently got married and my husband is in nepal.how lond will it take him to get along with me to US.i want him to come quick.and wht should i be doing further (processing)??
Aaziya, Congradulations on your marriage. I am available to assist with case processing. Please call me if you would like to work with me to immigrate your husband. Kindly, Allan
Janeth, It’s valid here in the U.S. if both of you were eligible to marry when you married in the Philippines. Allan
DEe, It’s hard to say. There are not enough facts. You are welcome to call to discuss if interested in working with me on case processing. Kindly, Allan
Hi my name is Vincent, My wife who is a green card holder in the U.S want to file for me. I’m in jamaica. I want to know how long will it take please…?
Vincent, It is currently taking about 2 years or so to immigrate you because she is not a U.S. citizen. Can you please have her call me off-post if you have an interest in working together with our offices on your immigration filings? Very kindly, Allan
Hi!I am a green card holder in VA and i want to apply for my husband he’s in the phillipines .How long will it take to apply for him and what will be the requirements ?Thankyou
Shalagu, It is currently taking about 2 years to immigrate your husband to the U.S. because you are a U.S. permanent resident green card holder. See category F2A:
https://asl-lawfirm.com/immigration-visa-for-relatives/
If you obtain U.S. citizenship during case processing, we can speed things up. Please call me if you have an interest in working with me on case processing for your husband and I will be glad to assist. Very kindly, Allan
how do follow to join application works for f3 approved application?
Please call our offices to discuss if you have an interest in working with us on consular processing. Kindly, Allan