QUESTION
How long does it take to petition an African husband?
Asked on Oct 10th, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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I want to know if I marry my African boyfriend in Mexico, how long will it be before he can come to America?
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Generally, it depends on what type of petition you file. If you file it as a spouse of a US citizen, it should take about 1 year, assuming that the petition is done properly and all other requirements are met.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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Normal rule is 7-12 months assuming you are a U.S. citizen and there are no issues of inadmissibility such as prior overstays, criminal records, etc. In order for his case to process in Mexico he will need a legal basis to be there otherwise his case will be set for the U.S. consulate in his country of birth r nationality. You can however, marry him wherever you want. Just check on the requirements for marriage in that country.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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The relative petition and the immigrant visa process typically takes about 6-8 months.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
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If you are a US Citizen, the process typically takes one year. The hurdle for your boyfriend is whether the US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez will agree to process his case. Typically, the State Department will only process visas for citizen and nationals of the country where the post is located.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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The timing depends on your circumstances. That said, if you marry an African citizen in Mexico you may petition to bring him to the U.S. if you are a U.S. citizen. The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative with your local USCIS office. Next, the petition will be processed and forwarded on to the U.S. Embassy or consulate where your spouse resides. Following an interview process and medical examination (amongst other procedures and processes) your spouse will then enter the United States as a LPR. I recommend contacting an immigration attorney to handle such matters on your behalf.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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If there are no complications and everything is filed correctly between 6-9 months. You will want to work with an immigration attorney to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2011 at 10:17 PM