She lives in Mexico and they visit back and forth. What would they have to do to keep her here when they get married?
2007-01-25 15:55:16 · 13 answers · asked by tracyj 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If she can come to the US legally, the best way for them to get married here to avoid a long separation. Once they married your son can petition for his wife, so she can get a conditional green card. This expires after two years and at that time if they still married they have to file with USCIS to remove the condition. After being married for 3 years she can apply for citizenship.
The wait for the initial green card approval could be long, so they might also want to file for travel and work permit. That usually takes about 4 month.
2007-01-25 16:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by szubuti 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-06 05:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by Pattie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First they marry here, then she'd need to apply for a permanent residency, then continuously reside as husband and wife in the US for 5 yrs before getting a green card. Wait another 5 yrs. then if everything is OK, you can usually get a citizenship then. Total wait is at least 10 yrs. until time of citizenship. That has been the usual experience according people I know.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
2007-01-25 16:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once they marry she can apply for a green card which will be issued contingent on their marriage. Meaning as long as they are married she can reside here. After so long she can apply for citizenship. However if they do not reside together, separate or divorce her green card will be revoked
2007-01-25 16:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right....there will probably be a huge international mess to unwind.
It would be prudent if they happily take up residency in Mexico instead and enjoy the benefits of that great country.
2007-01-25 16:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kunta Kinte 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your son and his wife will have to be able to prove that their marriage is valid, not just a convience, to immigration. I had a friend who married a man because he was nice, she was lonely, and he wanted citizenship. Didn't work! "Companionship" and no consumation isn't allowed. If they are truly in love, they will be able to get assistance through immigration.
2007-01-25 17:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She might have a concern proving all of this in spite of a visa and passport...they might ok be faux. you may thank the illegals for plenty of those subject concerns on the borders too.
2016-11-01 07:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him seek the advice of an immigration attorney. Also advise him to ignore ignorant remarks like those of Super Pat, a "patriotic" legend in his or her own mind. :))
2007-01-25 16:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start doing the immigration paperwork for a fiance visa....
2007-01-25 16:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Taba 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he needs to start filing the paperwork now. it's a lengthy process. go to www.us.gov to find out more...look under the immigration page.
2007-01-25 16:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋