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by Administrator » Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:09 pm
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Outline of your current immigration strategy:
- get a fiance visa
- travel to the U.S.
- get married
- change status to that of spouse (from within the U.S.)
As a spouse, you can apply for a Green Card (Permanent Residency). I've forgotten the time frame, but I think it is one year (??) .. other members need to correct me if I botched that.
It will take some time to process; there is quite a backlog right now. I think it goes almost out to three years at this point.
Anyway. You will not be required to leave the U.S. after your marriage. Just make sure you understand all regulations tied to your visa types and obey them. Your finace visa is time-limited, so you need to get married "soon," and you need to switch status to that of spouse as soon as possible after the marriage. It will give you rights to work, for example.
All other things even, you should have a fairly smooth ride of it. Won't be entirely easy, but your case is straightforward compared to many others.
"You" will need to demonstrate means to support "yourselves" ... your wife actually sponsors you, but your combined assets can be used .. so, all bank records in order is a priority.
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