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Can a US green card holder bring his wife to america within six months?
Asked on Jun 03rd, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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I have recently heard that under a particular immigration rule an American green card can holder bring his wife to the United States within six months of legal marriage. As I am an American green card holder I got married after I got the immigrant visa to the US. I received the permanent resident's card later when I came to the US. I would like to know if there is any chance to bring my wife to America within six months and if there is any what are the legal procedures?
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You have to naturalize if you want to bring your wife within 6 months.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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Processing times vary all the time, so once you start the immigrant visa process-which is three steps- then it may be possible. However currently, it is taking DHS about six months to complete the first step so I think adding a few months on to that is more realistic.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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No they cannot it takes approximately 3 years. If you are a US citizen it may take approximately 6 months.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:51 PM