Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I got married i need to bring my wife to usa
I got married in Armenia my wife Anna she is in Armenia.
US Embassy told me I need to apply from USA for immigrant visa.
I would like to know what is the procedures and the forms I need.
Is the any way I can expedite her visa?
My health is not very good I have severe pain in my left Arm that is not going away for 2 months and I can not function as normaly I do my movement due to pain is limited
Doctor is telling me it takes time to heal.
Due to strees I have sharp pain and i do not want be alone in case something happens.
Also due to my heart pain I was in hospital emergency already.
I appreciate your respond.

Asked on 2/14/09, 2:02 am

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Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

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Re: I got married i need to bring my wife to usa

I thought I already responded to your question, but see I did not. I am an Armenian lawyer born in the USA and work with Yerevan a lot. In fact, I'm writing a chapter of a book on visa processing there.

You need to file the petition in the U.S. It might be faster to not just file an I-130, but also a K-3 petition. This way, you do the one that comes through first.

It's extremely difficult to overcome the immigrant intent problem for Armenians, especially since you're married to her. I think the best way to go is to file both the I-130 and K-3 to increase possibility that one will be faster than the other.

Contact me for an appointment at [email protected] or check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com.

Sincerely,

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

Answered on 2/18/09, 8:38 pm

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Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

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Re: I got married i need to bring my wife to usa

Your matter is complex and you should get an attorney. If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial Counties, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation

Answered on 2/16/09, 3:10 pm

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