How long will it take to bring my fiance to America? What’s the fastest method?
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How long will it take to bring my fiance to America? What’s the fastest method?
I am a US citizen. My fiance is currently studying in the United Kingdom,
where she is a citizen in 20 months I’d like her to be able to join me in
America, and start working immediately. She is capable of flying to
America during breaks between now and then, and I can fly to see her.
Would it involve less paperwork and associated risks of something being
delayed too long or missed entirely to fly to the UK to marry her, and
then return to America? Can I file forms, such as the I-129 form now I
heard that it can be a 12 month wait or longer, or do I have to wait
until she would be able to move to the US once the forms are completed?
Asked on October 5, 2017 under Immigration Law, Virginia
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
YOu can file the fiancee visa petition now and as it takes about 9-12 months before its issuance, that should give you time that you need. Also, you can then extend the time of her actual entry to the US after being granted a visa, you can stretch out the time it takes to get the visa if you need that, and you can also have her enter the US and start the process of getting her green card here and then fly back to UK to get the citizenship when that comes up. Any of the options would probably work, depending on your timetable. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
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