QUESTION
Can I petition my boyfriend of 5 years even I'm green card holder?
Asked on Jan 15th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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I am a green card holder since 2009. But November 2010 I went back in the Philippines to finish my study. I filed an extension to stay in Philippines and go back here in USA May 2012. And now I'm planning to petition may boyfriend for 5 years as fiance visa. Is there any possibility than I can get him here?
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You cannot petition for a fiancé if you are not a US citizen. You can only petition for a spouse as a green card holder and the wait times are fairly long. To file for a fiancé, you must be a US citizen.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Robert E. West
Only citizen can file for fiancé. You can marry and apply as a resident.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
You cannot petition your boyfriend for a fiancé visa as a permanent resident. You must be a US citizen to do so. You could file an I-130 petition for him as a permanent resident if you get married but it will take approximately 2,5 years before he can obtain a green card this way. It will be very difficult for him to enter the US while he waits for his immigrant visa.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 12:58 PM