2006-08-16 05:00:49 · 23 answers · asked by willy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You can't... Go home and stay home! The U.S. isn't letting anymore in. It's on lockdown...
You can thank Mexico for this...
--Rob
2006-08-16 05:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by stealth_n700ms 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Your spouse files a form I-130 "Petition for Alien Relative". They also file an affidavit of support which means they are financially liable should you ever use public assistance (i.e. welfare). You eventually have an immigration interview and if the petition is approved and you have been married less than two years you get conditional residency, which expires in 2 years. Just prior to the 2 year expiration date you jointly file for permanent residence which is good for 10 years. You may or may not have to go thorough a second interview.
2006-08-16 05:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need to gather all of your vital documents together (Birth Certificate, Passport, National ID Card (if applicable), as well as all of your US entry documents (I-9, visa, etc). You and your future spouse will need to document your relationship. Save up some photos of you being together and your marraige certificate. Your future spouse will be your "petitioner". You will need to provide evidence of your residence. Get a lease agreement, some utility bills, or a recent HUD-1 statement from the purchase of a home. You will need to keep the US DOJ and department of Homeland Security informed of your residence at all times. Eventually you and your spouse will be interviewed seperately to make certain that you are actually living together and not "faking" marriage in order to move to the USA.
Once you have all of this information, visit the following website:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
You will not automatically get a green card after you get married- it will take a few years. You will likely be approved for permanent residency after a few months. During this window of time, you will be granted a temporary status, pending permanent residency. Be prepared for 6 hour long waits (or longer) at local DOJ immigration offices where you will need to schedule photographs, fingerprints and immunizations. You will need to save every piece of correspondance you have with US DOJ. The entire process will cost several thousand dollars and I recommend you retain an immigration attorney. Your petetioner will need to demonstrate that they earn enough money to support you in the USA without creating a need for government welfare assistance.
I strongly recommend that you speak English fluently, if you don't already... It will help you immensely.
My wife immigrated from Switzerland and we spent about $11,000 getting her to legally reside here. She was not allowed to travel outside the country for more than 3 months out of the year while her application for permanent residency was pending, and she was not allowed to leave the country at all while her green card was pending.
Please let me know if you need further information before choosing the best answer. I'll be happy to help. Immigrating to the USA is very difficult (if you do it legally).
Good Luck.
2006-08-16 05:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by User 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am sorry to disappoint you dear, but things are not going to get much easier for you if you are married to a US citizen. INS has been abused in the past and they are perfectly aware of it and now they make it very difficult for people to take the easy way. I advise you to consult an Immigration expert (Attorney) they can let you know your other options. In the mean time you can start gathering documents, pictures, etc, that prove you have been in the US (your previous addresses) - that you have worked - if you have work permit - and paid taxes. Immigrants are usually welcomed as long as they are productive citizens ad opposed to a burden to the economy.
2006-08-16 05:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
1. Entering the US with the specific intention of marrying and then filing for adjustment of status. This is probably the most common situation and can often lead to the greatest problems. It must be remembered that a person entering the US on a visitor visa, or visa waiver, is coming for the purpose of a brief visit, and they intend to return to their country prior to the expiration of their authorized stay in the US. Therefore, if they are really coming to marry a US citizen and then file for adjustment of status, they are not bona fide visitors for pleasure. As such, they are impliedly, if not specifically, misrepresenting their true intentions when they apply for entry to the United States.
2006-08-16 05:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
First you must stand outside the mayor's office and place your feet behind your ears and yell, "Free tacos! Get your free tacos here!" Then, when the police show up say, "**** the police! You hear what I'm saying!?" Then they might give you a dirty Sanchez and a green card on your way back to the border.
No one from America wants to marry your silly A$$.....but good luck with that Puta!
2006-08-23 18:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. US of A, Baby! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. America decided people that marry citizens just for citizenship are a threat to national security. The Borders are now closed, do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars....
2006-08-16 05:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by Heinrich Himmler 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Good luck willy. Its a long process, you need to call ins and ask for a visa packet. You have to fill it out and send it back. Your spouse must make a certain amount of money. The reason for this is they want you to have a sponsor to make sure you won't be a charge for the U.S. It is very expensive , so just a suggestion, save some money before you file. It will save a little stress. good luck!!
2006-08-16 05:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by chicamexicana 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Marrying a U.S citizen with the intent of obtaining a green card is a criminal offence under American law.
2006-08-16 05:06:24 · answer #9 · answered by ash_m_79 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Apply for citizenship just like everyone else. Just marrying a US citizen does not help your chances in any way. They will still deport you just the same. Getting married does not put you ahead of everyone else who has been legally waiting for their citizenship long before you.
2006-08-16 05:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by Christopher 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
First you have to find a US Citizen that what to marry you. To start this process, I suggest you change your name from Willy
to Big Willy. I believe that may help you find some one.
2006-08-16 05:10:46 · answer #11 · answered by always a friend 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋