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How can I get my spouse citizenship here in the US?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Immigration - California
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I'm an American citizen. He is currently in Texas as an immigrant. I am in the state of Washington.
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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By immigrant do you mean permanent resident? If so he applies for citizenship on his own. If he is not yet a permanent resident then you can petition for him but these are tricky if he is located in another state and you will have a higher burden to show a good faith marriage.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
You should file a Form-130 petition. Since he is now in the US, you may concurrently file his Form I-485 [green card] application with CIS. A properly filed green card application should take no more than 6 months from filing to grant of his green card. But note that the fact that you reside in different states will raise an inquiry with CIS during your joint status interview with respect to the bona fides of your marriage. In addition, note that there are almost always other issues that are relevant with regards to the eligibility to obtain any immigration benefitissues that may at first blush innocuous but on which, your husband's eligibility to obtain a green card may well depend Those issues can never be fully addressed in this forum. And so, it is that context that I suggest you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney ever before you file anything with CIS.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2014 at 4:35 PM
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That should not be a problem.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2014 at 4:34 PM