QUESTION
Will my boyfriend's petition be affected if we get married?
Asked on Aug 02nd, 2011 on Immigration - California
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My boyfriend was filed for by his sister 7 years ago. I am going to be a citizen soon, but I will not be able to file for him. If we get married will that affect his petition?
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No issue if you get married.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 2:23 AM
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Hi sister's petition will not be affected if you get married. I did not understand why you cannot file for him ?? If you get married and you become a USC, he will be your immediate relative and he immediately qualifies for either adjustment or consular processing. I suggest that you hire an experienced immigration attorney. Let me know if you need further assistance.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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No, his marriage does not affect his sisters petition for him.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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Yes, if your boyfriend's petition is based on his status of being "single" it will change his preference category to "married" which is a slower processing category.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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If he marries that 4th preference petition will not be effected.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2011 at 5:26 AM
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No. Getting married will not affect his petition.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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The marriage would not affect his sister's petition provided she filed directly for him and not for his parent? Why can't you petition for him as this would be much faster?
Answered on Aug 18th, 2011 at 5:18 PM
No, a marriage will not affect his sister petition. In fact, you can still file a visa petition on his behalf as his wife once you became a U.S. citizen which will get him his green card within 3 to 4 months if the Immigration Service approves it. This will presumably save him at least 4 more years of waiting.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2011 at 5:12 PM