My boyfriend has asked me to marry him. He is from the UK. I am from the US. He wants to be a US citizen and have everything all ironed out before the wedding comes about. He would also like to open his own business here. Where do we get started on the matter?
2007-03-13 09:00:06 · 8 answers · asked by Royal Pain 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
He cannot be a US citizen before coming to the US. He needs at least 5 years of legal residency in the USA before he becomes eligible for citinzenship.
You can apply for an fiance visa, and after getting married, you can apply for a temporary residence card (two year) based on marriage. After two years, he can have a Permanent Alien Resident card (a.k.a green card) that is good for 10 years. You have to be still married after 2 years for him to be able to obtain a Permanent Green card.
After 5 years he can apply for citizenship assuming that he doesn't have any criminal record.
Be prepared to fill lots of forms, go to interviews with him, wait months and pay lots of money in fees, finger orint fees, criminal background fees, administrative fees, pictures, medical tests, vaccinations etc.
Go to the Official site for more information:
www.uscis.gov
Good luck
2007-03-13 09:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cousin's husband just became an American citizen. They've been married for 11 years.
The citizenship is what takes the longest. He can have a green card and live here legally, but you have to sponsor him. (Meaning you are responsible for his actions.) Contact your local government.
2007-03-13 09:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess the first step is to review what the steps are to become a citizen. Here's a URL
2007-03-13 09:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the nearest US embassy or a lawyer who handles such matters. Make sure he isn't just using you to gt into the States though.
2007-03-13 09:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local immigration office since they have the most knowledge.
2007-03-13 09:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see an immigration lawyer on this side, and he needs to go see one there.
2007-03-13 09:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see Blunt's answer. I like his best.
2007-03-13 09:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by sorcha3sca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray.
2007-03-13 09:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋