2007-01-07 12:37:45 · 3 answers · asked by benison_jerberson 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
BTW I reside in California
2007-01-07 12:38:50 · update #1
What would be the easiest way?
2007-01-07 12:40:12 · update #2
A permanent resident can petition his wife from the Philippines but it takes longer. Unfortunately, not for a girlfriend or even fiancee.
A US citizen , can file for a fiancee visa for her partner or petition her wife to become a US citizen.
If you are waiting for US citizenship or is currently a resident, you can start filing a petition for your wife for residency to go the US rather than waiting for citizenship. If you then become a US citizen , you can upgrade your petition for her to become a US citizen. So there is no time wasted here.
For the best bet, you need to consult with an immigration lawyer. Ussually , consultation is free in most cases, and from then on , you can move on, the right way rather than guessing.
Good Luck !
2007-01-09 01:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by cee3pee0 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No a Permanent Resident cannot file for a K-1 Fiance Visa, only USC Citizens are eligible.
You can however, marry her and file an I-130 Petition for Alien Resident, but be prepared to wait many years before she would be able to join you in the US (waiting time is currently about 5 years for spouses of Permanent Residents).
2007-01-07 21:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by Alie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to MARRY her...think about it very carefully.
2007-01-07 20:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by nicajm65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋