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Will it be easier to immigrate if we marry in his home country?
Asked on Oct 24th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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Can someone give any requirements that I need to do to get my boyfriend to the USA. I'm a US citizen and I wnat to know if its better to get married before he comes over. Is it better to get married in his home country. He never tried to apply for a visa and never had trouble with the law.
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You can marry in either place. However, if he gets a tourist visa and tells the officer that he plans to get married, he will be denied entry.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving San Francisco, CA
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Richard S. Kolomejec
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Yes. Once married, you can petition a spouse. The process takes anywhere from 6 to 12 months.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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It depends upon the facts of your situation. There is also a fiance visa, which would allow you to marry here. Your best bet is to speak directly with an immigration attorney regarding your options.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Fong Ilagan
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If you have physically met in the past 2 years, he would be eligible for the K-1 fiance visa. No significant difference in the K-1 versus the K-3 visa. ou.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 2:44 PM