I am traveling to Egypt this fall to get married to my fiance in Cairo. I am an American citizen, and he is Egyptian. We don't have a clue how to get him a Visa to travel back to the U.S. with me, once we are officially married. And we are both very limited in our finances, and I do not meet poverty guidelines for my state. Neither of us have a clue what to do to prepare for this life-changing occasion. Can he even come here once we are married? Someone please help! We are in love, and don't know what to do!
2006-06-16 18:39:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Bear in mind that simply applying for an immigrant visa for the new-found love of your life does not mean it will be approved. How did you meet? Have you been to Egypt before? How well does he speak English? How well do you speak Arabic? Has either one of you been married before? Has anyone ever applied on his behalf before? Has he ever been arrested? There are many variables which can influence the outcome.
2006-06-17 18:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get married in Egypt, he will have to apply for a K-3 spouse's visa. After getting married, you need file an immediate relative petition with USCIS, and then once the receipt comes for that application, you will file for the K-3 visa; also through USCIS, and then routed through the National Visa Center (NVC).
While the K-3 processes at the NVC, you will need to show you meet the federal (not state) poverty guidelines. If you cannot do this on your own, you can get a co-sponsor (must be a legal permanent resident or a citizen) to supplement your earnings. Once the NVC finishes processing the case, they will forward it to the U.S. consulate in Cairo. The consulate will then contact him for an interview at which time he will need to prove the bona fides of the marriage. It is good practice for you to be there with him at the interview, but it is not a requirement.
Assuming the K-3 issues, he can then come to the U.S. and you must immediately file for his adjustment of status (green card) with USCIS. After about 10-12 months, the two of you will be called for a second interview at your local USCIS office at which time you will once again have to prove the bona fides of your marriage. Assuming you get through that, he will get his green card.
Good luck!
2006-06-17 02:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by juscogens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be easy, you will have to fill out the proper paperwork and even then it will take a long, long time. I know someone that had to have a sponser and that sponser had to promise to support the immigrant for 3 years in the event he couldn't work. That sponser had to hand over his tax info for the last 5 years and a bunch more paperwork. It was a nightmare, but after about a year or more that person was allowed to enter the US. That person was in Jordan and was a Jordan citizen. Just know it won't be easy. And.......... just to tell you, life between an arab and american is way too different, love isn't enough to get you through 50 years of culture differences unless you are willing to totally abandon who you are and what you think.
2016-05-19 22:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say, if your fiance is in Egypt, move there.
2006-06-20 18:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by yankeechik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say You have very little options for a quick resolution.
2006-06-16 23:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Blondie* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋