When someone gets married to a U.S citizen do they automatically get a green card or is there a visa limit as well like the other categories? I'm asking because my father is marrying a U.S Citizen this year and I was wondering if he could sponsor me after he gets his or does he have to wait a certain time himself after the filing process is done?Is there unlimited visas for spouses or no? Could he put my name on the petition as well? or no? I'm 18.
2007-03-25 14:06:48 · 8 answers · asked by courtney 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Getting married to a US citizen does not make you legal. There is a process to go through.
2007-03-29 21:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US citizen must request (petition for) an immigrant visa for the spouse. There is no limit for immediate family member of citizens, but the process can take 5-12 months. With the immigrant visa in hand, the foreign spouse then can enter the US and get a green card.
A stepchild can only be included on such a petition if the marriage creating the stepchild/stepparent relationship happened before the stepchild was 18 years of age.
2007-03-25 14:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First your fiance must apply through texas I believe it may have changed. She should apply for a K-3 visa and for permanent residence for him. If they are getting married out of the country then it is up to the American Embassy of that country to issue the visa but still she must apply in the states and then it is forwarded. The visa takes about 4 months. The permanent residence takes about 5 years. Your father is required to put you on his visa application. If your father goes you go. If you do not go with him he can sponsor you later not now though. Your stepmother can sponsor you as well and would be best if she does it now as it would be easier and she would need to earn less money. She would be sponsoring 3 people. Your dad, herself and you. Getting a visa does not mean automatically getting a green card. Things must be done after the marriage and entry to the US (if not there already).
2007-04-01 22:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by bssd12000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should file for you at the same time he files for himself, and if at all possible before your 19th birthday. I am not entirely certain, but I believe 18 year olds still count as minors in immigration eyes, so you could technically then get your papers at the same time he does. Most people with young children need to apply at the same time. I would check with the immigration office first to see if you still qualify.
2007-04-02 12:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by javi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's REALLY complicated...go to www.uscis.com to read more about it. but to answer your questions, no he cannot put you on the application. yes, after a period of time he can apply to have you come to the US, but you will have to wait a minimum of 5 years, because you are already 18. he has to be a citizen first. well...he could be a permanent resident but the wait would be FOREVER. if you were under 18 you could be on the application with him, but you aren't.
2007-03-25 15:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start up saving funds for the reason which you will want some for the approach. She needs to report an I-a hundred thirty variety petitioning you $355 you will additionally would desire to get your foto and prints taken they call it biometrics and generally that's like $ninety . you will would desire to pass on your embassy and get your modern-day passport which will require your start certificates out of your united states so start up doing this leg artwork now. understand that going approximately this legally will require or likely will require you to pass away the country and pass on your consulate for an interview. many cases you will would desire to be on your united states for 9+ months. whilst the I-a hundred thirty is submitted this is going to throw up a crimson flag. for the reason which you have been right here over 12 months devoid of permission a ten 300 and sixty 5 days bar would be issued so once you pass back likely you will would desire to report the I-601c variety soliciting for forgivness which expenditures $545. it may be clever to touch an immigration attorney in this rely. If immigration reform occurs or I would desire to assert whilst it does you will possibly not would desire to pass away the country besides the shown fact that it does not look like this is going to ensue this 300 and sixty 5 days. you would be able to desire to stay below the radar till then or start up the approach now besides the shown fact that that's truly helpful to touch family contributors on your united states and make plans for college and artwork there so it is not truly too great of a ask your self to pass away. in case you do not communicate the language i could start up taking training now if your deported. if your deported then there is yet another variety you will would desire to fill out I-212 for yet another $545. as quickly as the I-a hundred thirty is cleared the DS230 will would desire to be crammed out and an affidavit of help. i desire this permits you out.
2016-11-23 15:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by ruple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's 2 years of marriage.
They also have to prove that it's a real marriage (having a kid, providing love letters, etc.)
Not sure about the rest.
2007-03-25 14:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your better off to ask the question from the one that can answer you and tell you the facts, here the web sites:
www.uscis.gov/
www.usimmigrationsupport.org/ -
2007-03-31 16:01:42 · answer #8 · answered by allen w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋