I live in Canada with my spouse, a Canadian citizen. We were married 4 years ago. I have both Canadian and US citizenship. I was born in Canada to two American parents. I lived in the US as a child for only one year. I want my spouse to get a "green card" so that if we choose to move to the US, the paperwork will be complete and she can legally work right away.
2007-02-19 05:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by AMK 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
welcome to the club. I'm also an American citizen currently living in Egypt with my husband. ur spouse can reside in USA before actually getting the green card. just start applying and schedule an interview. the process for her being able to legally reside in USA takes around 6-9 months. I have not done any paperwork for my husband yet, so I'm not totally sure how long it takes, but once we were planning to do so, and that's what we've been told
2007-02-19 05:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ruby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot get a green card for your spouse until you both actually decide to move to the US. The US govt will not issue a green card "in case" you want to live in the US some day.
Once you decide to live in the US, you can begin the process. Usually, if you have been married outside the US for a few years, it is easier to prove a bona fide marriage, so the whole process is a little easier.
Also, you mentioned that you were born in Canada to 2 American parents. That does not automatically make you an American. Make sure that you have your certificate of citizenship and US Passport before you fill out any sort of paperwork for your spouse's immigration.
2007-02-19 08:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste your time. A Green Card is for an immigrant. You and your wife have no intention of living in the United States. Your application will be denied.
2007-02-19 08:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.) Applicants who request an expedited visa interview has to complete the Application Form for an Expedited Visa Interview online. 2.)You can file for a K-3 visa so your husband can enter the U.S. while your immigrant visa is pending. 3.) I would assume he can stay with you until the outcome of his immigrant visa. 4.) He cannot enter the U.S. without some type of visa. Yes, he can travel back to Germany and apply for another visa to enter the U.S. 5.) Length of time differs from case to case. I hear anything from 6 months to a year or more.
2016-05-24 10:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to wait until you move. you have to have residence in the US, and also show proof of financial support. i'm sorry, she won't be able to legally work right away, unless you want to be seperated, and you move first, and then file for her.
2007-02-19 15:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋