I'm an American citizen living in Rock Springs, WY. I met a woman from South African who I want to bring to the United States and marry. What's the most efficient way of going about it? What services can a lawyer offer and how much will they charge? How long before she can move here?
Hello,
It depends. If you have met her within the past 2 years and you are engaged, you may be able to file for a fiancee visa which would allow her to come to the U.S. as your fiancee and then you would need to get married within 90 days. Otherwise you can see if she can get a visitor's visas but it might not be easy to get one.
A lawyer can advise you on the best way to move forward (after speaking to you about your own particular situation and your fiancees'). An attorney can prepare the paperwork and file for the fiancee visa while giving you useful advice, watch over your case and give you a good estimate about how long it will take.
Also, because an immigration attorney has experience with the immigration service, they may also help you avoid problems which can cause delays on your case. Generally when our office has filed fiancee visas they have taken many months from start to completion. Good luck.
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