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Lala91   0

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Hello All, 

So I’m having a little difficulty in knowing what steps are the proper steps to take in filing for my Husband. I’m a US Citizen and I married a Ghanian in Ghana. He’s currently in Ghana while I’m back home in the states. I haven’t started any filing process because I’ve been given all sorts of answers and I’m at a lost. I was told by a lawyer here in the states to have my husband come here on a tourist visa and just make him stay and start his filing. I know that isn't the correct way but I felt that if I was going to pay for a lawyer might as well get to see  my husband sooner. With that being said I was also told that because we married already that he wouldn’t be able to come to the states on a tourist visa. Can he come to the states on a tourist visa? Why would he be denied to travel to see his family while still going back to his home and work place? 

If he doesn’t come on a tourist visa, what is the best and fastest visa I should apply for?  Once he obtains his green card he will be joining the national guard. Is there any benefit to the fact that we are already married? Most of the forums are for Fiancé’s not already married…….. 

please help me lol. 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,976

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The attorney is suggesting fraud.  The terms of service here on Visa Journey do not allow us to instruct or condone  fraud in any way.  Your husband would, likely, be denied a tourist visa, but he is free to apply. You need to read and study this guide to start the spousal visa process.:

 

 

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Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

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21 minutes ago, Lala91 said:

Hello All, 

So I’m having a little difficulty in knowing what steps are the proper steps to take in filing for my Husband. I’m a US Citizen and I married a Ghanian in Ghana. He’s currently in Ghana while I’m back home in the states. I haven’t started any filing process because I’ve been given all sorts of answers and I’m at a lost. I was told by a lawyer here in the states to have my husband come here on a tourist visa and just make him stay and start his filing. I know that isn't the correct way but I felt that if I was going to pay for a lawyer might as well get to see  my husband sooner. With that being said I was also told that because we married already that he wouldn’t be able to come to the states on a tourist visa. Can he come to the states on a tourist visa? Why would he be denied to travel to see his family while still going back to his home and work place? 

If he doesn’t come on a tourist visa, what is the best and fastest visa I should apply for?  Once he obtains his green card he will be joining the national guard. Is there any benefit to the fact that we are already married? Most of the forums are for Fiancé’s not already married…….. 

please help me lol. 

You are correct. Having your husband visit you with the intention of staying and applying for his green card is immigration fraud. 

Don't follow that advice. 

Plus, he probably won't be able to secure an interview for tourist visa anytime soon as waiting times out of Accra is 983 days. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html?post=Ghana&x=65&y=11

 

What you need to do is file an I-130 for him. You can read about the process here:  Guides

 

Be aware there is no fastest visa. The process takes about 1.5- 2 years. 

Currently cases out of Ghana are taking 700-1000 days.

 

You can visit the IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa Process forum to find out more.

 

 

 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,976

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**** I have moved this topic to the CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa discussion area****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Zain1244 Rookie

Zain1244   1

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8 hours ago, Lala91 said:

Hello All, 

So I’m having a little difficulty in knowing what steps are the proper steps to take in filing for my Husband. I’m a US Citizen and I married a Ghanian in Ghana. He’s currently in Ghana while I’m back home in the states. I haven’t started any filing process because I’ve been given all sorts of answers and I’m at a lost. I was told by a lawyer here in the states to have my husband come here on a tourist visa and just make him stay and start his filing. I know that isn't the correct way but I felt that if I was going to pay for a lawyer might as well get to see  my husband sooner. With that being said I was also told that because we married already that he wouldn’t be able to come to the states on a tourist visa. Can he come to the states on a tourist visa? Why would he be denied to travel to see his family while still going back to his home and work place? 

If he doesn’t come on a tourist visa, what is the best and fastest visa I should apply for?  Once he obtains his green card he will be joining the national guard. Is there any benefit to the fact that we are already married? Most of the forums are for Fiancé’s not already married…….. 

please help me lol. 

I think you should file for i130 that's the best way to go, the wait process in Ghana is crazy, 

 
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