QUESTION
How long will it take for me to be a green holder after marrying a US citizen?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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I entered the US as a tourist, and changed my status to a student. Me and my boyfriend (US Citizenship) are planning to get married on December. How long will it take for me to become a permanent resident (assuming he will file a petition right after the wedding)?
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Processing a green card can take a year or more. It depends on many facts, including the quality of the petition submitted and if there are any complicating factors. Many people do this application on their own and then discover they did not prepare the application well or were not ready for the interview. When the petition is denied and the alien is placed in removal proceedings they wind up hiring a lawyer. You should consult with an attorney prior to filing any paperwork or hire an attorney to prepare the paperwork for you.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2011 at 12:23 PM
LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Fong Ilagan
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Congratulations. Depending on the district you reside in, and if there are no complications, it should take only 4-6 months for you to be approved as a US permanent resident. Please review the attached information and contact me for details and a more specific timeline. Thank you.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Francisco, CA
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The Law Office of Christine Troy
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That depends on jurisdiction. In SF, it currently takes about three months from filing until interview and then one additional month for full processing.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, PLLC
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Between 6-9 months, you should work with an attorney to streamline the process. For a free consultation feel free to contact my office.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2011 at 12:33 PM