2006-11-30 04:22:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
With proper documentation and going through the correct channels, yes. My friends wife is Hungarian and he had to come here and wait 4 months before she could come here legally. She also needed a sponsor that wasn't her husband.
2006-11-30 04:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order for the foreigner to attain permanent residency in the US, the American girl/guy must file Form I-130 "Petition for Alien Relative". If the foreign spouse is not already in the US, he/she must wait outside the US until the petition is approved.
2006-11-30 04:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Double 709 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
certain, yet you isn't a citizen for no less than 2 years. They did this because a large style of ladies might want to marry an American and divorce him top once you've citizenship. So, now it takes 2 years. My mom were given her citizenship with the help of marriage.
2016-10-08 00:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If the foreign-born person came into the US through a visa or passport they can stay and begin their immigration process. If they came in illegally, then there is no way unless the immigration laws change. If you marry out of the U.S., the American needs to petition so that the person can come in legally.
2006-11-30 04:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by lil_gypsy 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They have to apply for a green card for the foreign spouse. There will be an interview where immigration will want to determine if the marriage is genuine, that is not entered into just to evade immigration law.
2006-11-30 04:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can live where ever they want. The foreigners legality in a particular country is another issue.
2006-11-30 04:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes years of red tape for the spouse to become a citizen which may include them (goverment) coming to their home in the middle of the night to make sure the are in a real marriage not a fake one.
2006-11-30 05:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by carebear3158 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but will still need a Green Card until he/she becomes an American citizen.
2006-11-30 04:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, the American must sponsor the foreigner, in order to live here legally.....
2006-11-30 04:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
As others have already said, the process is not automatic. The US citizen must petition for the spouse. Here is the process, and all possible FAQs:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2991.html
2006-11-30 04:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋