2007-01-18 03:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by ganda 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
are there any exceptions if a green card holder is not allowed to petition?
2007-01-18 04:53:35 · update #1
Not if you're just a green card holder, that'd just make you a permanent resident. You need to be a citizen to bring a fiance(e) over to the US. So you'd need to be naturalized and be a citizen of the US.
there are no exceptions. 1 thing you very clearly need to petition is either a US birth certificate or a copy of a naturalization certificate. You need to be a citizen, not a green card holder. If you apply as a permanent resident, you will be denied. I agree with the answerer above me who said that they'd accept your application but deny it. They'd always accept it, but will deny it. You just send the paperwork in. The 800 number is useless, you'll just go thru a bunch of menus without a real chance to talk to a real person. Been there, done that. Believe me, look on these web sites, and I've researched this a lot in my search to do this, you have to be a citizen, no exceptions. The government won't budge on this. If you really want to take a go at it, ask an immigration lawyer. But they'll tell you the same thing.
2007-01-18 04:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by X 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to be a citizen. How long are you a permanent resident? Is it a time for you to apply for a citizenship? You can apply after 5 years of permanent residnecy, not earlier. INS will take your money and deny your application. :) But after 5 years you have a good chance to get it during a year or so.
If you are in the military, they have a programe that you can apply for a citizenship in after a year of service and you get it right away with no wait period.
INS will ask you to file bunch of papers, including an affidavite of support, it means that you will be responsible for all your fiance's bills and if you guys will divorce during first 3 years you will have to pay alimony to her/him if your ex won't be able to support herself.
The approval of your application depends on several factors.
Your yearly income, your housing situation (home ownership would be preferable), also an agent will request your tax returns as a proof that you pay your taxes), your ciminal records,etc.
After the approval of your application, depends on your fiance's location, she will have to travel to the central office for the interview with a conselor.
For her interview she/he will have to have a proof that you guys know each other and met at least several times to actually begin relationship. They will ask her/him how did you meet, what are your plans, did you spent vacations together, etc. Councelor will try to make sure that this relationship is not fake. Photos together might help as well, dated different times and seasons. :)
I know it sounds like these people are anal about things like that but this is they job to elliminate immigrants that will get on the wellfear system. :)
I went trhough all of that myself and know how it is. Prepare your finace that customs in the airport will give her/him dirty looks like we are criminals, people who have fiance visas. It was very humiliating. But I think it depends on the country as well. :)
I use to work in US Embassy in Kiev Ukraine. It took me about a year from the moment of approval of my application to the actual fact of getting a fiance visa.
By US law fiance visa opens only for 3 months. You HAVE to get married during this 3 months or your fiance would be an illegal alien, that will create a lot of complications for her/him in order to get her/him green card as well.
After you guys will get married don't wait too long before you will apply for a green card. In about 3-4 weeks you will receive a letter from INS that an applicant will be invited for the interview during 36 (!) months. Just for the interview!!!! You will have to go as well. Be ready for all kind of provocative questions. :)
If you need some other insider info shoot me an email.
I hope this will help. Good luck
2007-01-18 04:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anyuta M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, only a citizen can petition.
2007-01-18 05:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you call immigration at 1800 3755283 and asked them your self so you get the right answer
2007-01-18 05:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by nightman122554 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
of course
2007-01-18 04:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by BFP On September 20 :) 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sure you can.
2007-01-18 04:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mz Bee 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋