QUESTION
How can we get my boyfriend a green card if he already has a student visa?
Asked on Jun 16th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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My question is my boyfriend is 18 and still in school. He came here on a student visa and now we want to get his green card I am a US citizen. How do I start the process or do we have to get married in order to get him a legal status?
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You have to be legally married to him first before you can petition for his green card on the basis of marriage.
Answered on Jun 18th, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
There may be other basis for your boyfriend to get a green card
Answered on Jun 18th, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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You will need to marry him to apply for a green card. But you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney before getting married.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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If he is applying for the green card based on your citizenship, then you will have to have a qualifying relationship with him such as a relationship as husband and wife through marriage.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2013 at 10:12 PM