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Can I stay in the US while waiting for I-130?
While the sponsor is waiting for the I-130 petition to be approved, the relative may be able to travel to the United States on a tourist visa, such as a visa waiver or a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. However, it’s important they make it clear to immigration when they enter that they will leave before this visa expires.
Can my spouse come to US while I-130 visa is processing?
Can My Spouse Come to the United States to Live While the Visa Petition Is Pending? If you are a U.S. citizen, once you file Form I-130, your spouse is eligible to apply for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa. This will entitle him or her to come to the United States to live and work while the visa petition is pending.
Can my wife visit me on tourist visa?
Can my fiancé(e) visit me in the United States on a tourist visa? The short answer is yes, you can. The same rules for spouses of U.S. citizens (as described above) also apply to engaged partners with a pending K-1 (fiancé or fiancee visa).
Can I visit my spouse while my green card application is pending?
It’s possible to visit your spouse in the United States while your marriage-based green card application is pending. In order to do so, you would need to apply for a tourist visa.
Can I stay in the US after applying for a green card?
The short answer is: It depends. Some people can stay in the U.S. for the entire period of applying for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence). Others must leave the U.S., either while they wait for a visa to become available (which can take years) or in order to attend their immigrant visa interview,…
How can I bring my husband to USA with green card?
In order to bring your spouse (husband or wife) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder (permanent resident), you must be either a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder. File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, at the same time.
How long does it take to get a green card after marriage?
If you marry a U.S. citizen, expect to wait between 10 and 13 months to receive a green card. On the other hand, individuals married to other green card holders may wait three years before receiving a card. If you live in the United States, you may be able to help relatives and romantic partners come to the country.