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If I just got my green card when I migrated with my 5 kids as single, how soon can I go back to Philippines to marry and petition?
Asked on Jun 07th, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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California, an immigrant as single with 5 kids planning to get married in the Philippines to petition my kids' dad. How soon can I get married, change marital status in green card and file petition?
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Adebola O. Asekun
As a green card holder, you can marry him and file his petition with CIS once you you return from Philippines
Answered on Jun 10th, 2013 at 9:46 AM
On what basis did you immigrate to the US?
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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If you already have a green card, you can immediately return to the Philippines to marry your children's father. However, it will take approximately 2 years to process the paperwork before he will be able to immigrate to the US. The petition is filed on form I-130.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2013 at 11:46 AM