QUESTION
I am a permanent resident, and I was wondering how I could get a visa for my spouse.
Asked on Nov 04th, 2012 on Immigration - Iowa
1 ANSWER
Thank you for your inquiry.
If your marriage took place after you were approved for permanent residency, you may need to sponsor your wife under the family based 2A preference. See:
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5779.html
http://www.familytousa.com/family-preference-categories/
The first step in the process would be the I-130 filing. Once the priority date for the case became current, the second step in the process would be either immigrant visa processing through the U.S. Consulate in her home country or adjustment of status from within the U.S. (if she were legally present in the U.S. at that time.)
You may find some general info on the process at:
http://www.familytousa.com/i-130-filings/
http://www.familytousa.com/immigrant-visa-processingconsu/
Every case is different and factually unique. You should consider consulting with an immigration attorney to advise on a case specific strategy for your matter.
Regards,
Andrew M. Wilson, Esq.
Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP
www.srwlawyers.com
awilson@srwlawyers.com
Answered on Nov 06th, 2012 at 4:58 PM