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I came to USA on Business. My girlfriend qualified the citizenship interview recently. How long should I wait to marry and adjust my status? Please let me know.
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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You can marry now and file after she is sworn in.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Bruce A. Coane
A USA citizen can sponsor their spouse for a green card. A tourist can get married here at any time, and no need to wait to do so until after their fiance becomes a citizen. As long as no travel abroad is planned, immigration status should not be an issue in picking a wedding date.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Rebecca T White
You will want to discuss the specific details of your situation confidentially with an immigration attorney.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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You should wait until she actually receives her citizenship certification, and then file.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
If you came to the US on a business visa and are planning on marrying a US citizen or legal permanent resident you need to set up a consultation with an immigration attorney. Timing is everything regarding this process and making a mistake can ruin your chances of becoming a US permanent resident.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
You can get married at any time but your girlfriend/future wife will only be able to petition for you once she has the citizenship oath and is given her certificate of naturalization.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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I would wait until after you become a US citizen. The oath certificate will state single and if you marry there is no time to change it. Once you become a US citizen, you can marry immediately. I would recommend consulting with an attorney before getting married. How you do the wedding can be important as well.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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You do not need to wait to get married, but you cannot apply for adjustment of status until your fiancee has her certificate of naturalization in hand.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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You can get married now and it will not affect your wife's naturalization process, but if asked at the interview she needs to admit being married, and may need to amend the N-400 application if she has not been interviewed yet.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 10:35 AM