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quick question about spousal/fiance' visa for a permanent resident.

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Hey guys, I have a cousin who is permanent resident. he wants to go back to india and get married. from my research i believe it takes 3-5 years for his wife to come here. he wanted schedule an appointment with an immigration attorney, but i think i would get better answers here. My question is that, is there a faster route he can go? what would work best for him?

any help would be appreciated.

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A LPR does have to wait years like you mentioned. If he files as an LPR and then gets citizenship as soon as he can that would upgrade his petition up and it would process faster.

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A LPR does have to wait years like you mentioned. If he files as an LPR and then gets citizenship as soon as he can that would upgrade his petition up and it would process faster.

he has only been in US for a year or so. what kind of visa would he apply for his spouse? "lpr"?? what is that?

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LPR stands for legal permanent resident, or greencard holder.

There is no fiance visa for LPRs, just spousal visas.

As the others have said, getting citizenship is the only way to speed up the process.

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Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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The quickest way is for your cousin to become a citizen, other than that the wait is around 5-6 years. Another thing is why do you not ahve your cousin join VJ? Then he can get his questions answered quickly also :D

and there is no such thing as a fiance' visa for a GC holder?
I did not read where anyone suggested this either.

Here is a great flyer that answers questions

How Do I Help My Relative Become a U.S. Permanent Resident

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My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
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