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Friend of mine recently got his 10 year green card. He would like to marry girl from his native country. Once they are married – how soon can she immigrate to US?

Will they adjust her status sooner if they get married in US vs. native country?

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_4406.html

About 5 years for LPR to bring a spouse.

If she comes to the US on another visa with intentions to marry and stay and tries to adjust status it will be considered fraud!

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

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Filed: Timeline
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_4406.html

About 5 years for LPR to bring a spouse.

Really? WOW! I didn’t have any idea that it can take such a long time. What I see here are dates for China, India, Mexico and Philippines.

Where can I find Visa Bulletin for my country? The waiting time might be much less.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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Absolutely, the fastest way to bring a spouse over to the US is by becoming a US citizen. Otherwise, it will certainly take at least 5 years.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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Waiting time is about 5 years indeed. Why doesn't your friend wait until attaining citizenship and then apply? or apply now and upgrade application when she becomes a citizen

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Friend of mine recently got his 10 year green card. He would like to marry girl from his native country. Once they are married – how soon can she immigrate to US?

Will they adjust her status sooner if they get married in US vs. native country?

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_4406.html

About 5 years for LPR to bring a spouse.

If she comes to the US on another visa with intentions to marry and stay and tries to adjust status it will be considered fraud!

Fraud will not even be a factor as a spouse of an LPR is PROHIBITED from simply adjusting from inside the USA... No basis.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin...letin_4406.html

About 5 years for LPR to bring a spouse.

Really? WOW! I didn’t have any idea that it can take such a long time. What I see here are dates for China, India, Mexico and Philippines.

Where can I find Visa Bulletin for my country? The waiting time might be much less.

it is on the bulletin... under All Charge- ability Areas Except Those Listed (so it is for all other countries other than China, India, Mexico and Philippines).

YMMV

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: South Korea
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If your friend just received his GC he would be eligible for Citizenship in 5 years. Same as petitioning now.

Faster way but no advisable join the military and you will be eligible for citizenship in 3 years.

Please anyone correct me if I am wrong.

AOS Timeline (from F-1)

12/30/08 Mailed AOS/I-130/EAD packet to Chicago

12/31/08 USPS reports package delivered at 11:08AM, signed by JB

01/07/09 Check for I-485 cashed

01/07/09 I-485, I-130, EAD touched

01/08/09 Checks for Biometrics and I-130 cashed

01/10/09 NOA1 for I-485, I-130 and EAD received (NOAs dated: 01/06/09)

01/14/09 Biometrics letter received. Notice dated 01/09/2009. Appointment date 01/23/2009 (DAY 15)

01/20/09 Biometrics completed. (Walk-in)

01/21/09 Touch (I-485/I-130/EAD)

03/20/09 Received Interview notification for May 6th (NOA2 dated: 03/13/09)

05/06/09 Interview **Approved**

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