QUESTION
How many years do you have to live in America apply for your fiance if I am a green card holder?
Asked on Oct 02nd, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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I’m a green card holder and I would like to get my fiance permission to be with me due to my health.
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You should apply for naturalization, otherwise it could take a few years.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
In order to petition for a fiance, you have to be a US citizen. If you want to petition as a green card holder, you first have to be married and that will take about 2-3 years for a spouse of a green card holder to qualify for an immigrant visa.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Rebecca T White
Only a US citizen can file a fiance visa. You will want to explore other options for your fiance to enter the US. An employment, student, or investment visa may be possibilities.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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You have to be a US citizen to be eligible to petition your fiance.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Green card holders cannot sponsor fiances. Only USA citizens can do that. There may be other ways for your fiance to come here.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 5:38 PM