Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Regarding Marriage

Now I wanted to go to Fiji Islands and get married with my girlfriend. She leaves there right now. I am US citizen. Do I apply for her after we get married in Fiji or do I start the application here in USA. Will she be able to come with me right away. How long does the process take and is there any other ways to make it go faster. Your comments will be very help full to me.

Thank You


Asked on 5/11/09, 7:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: Regarding Marriage

Dear Inquirer:

Once married to a United States citizen, the fastest way for your wife to come to the US is as a K-3 �nonimmigrant. � This requires that you file a Petition for K-3 status once you have returned to the US, and approx. four to six months later she will be admitted to the US. Subsequently, she will file for �adjustment of status� to the green card in the US.

Alternatively, you may consider filing for a fiancee visa Petition in the US. You must have met in person within the past two years and have a bonafide intention to marry. She will also arrive approximately four months later, but then you must marry within 90 days and file for adjustment of status.

Please email us at [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to consult regarding this matter further.

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Answered on 5/11/09, 7:46 pm


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