Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Married to people with I485 status
Hi there,

I just received the I-797C Notice of Action form for the approval of I485 and need to go to the INS office for fingerprinting for the I-89 form. I am just wondering if I can quickly get marry with my fiance' (currently with H-1 working visa) and add her name to the application. What is the best way of handling this situation? If I received my green card and then get marry, how long will it take for my wife to get the green card?

Thanks ahead for all your help.

Vince

Asked on 4/27/04, 1:04 am

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Gabriel Jack Muston & Jack P.C.

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Re: Married to people with I485 status

you were supposed to get married prior to being approved for Permanent Residence. Now she'll just be the spouse of a Permanent Resident. It will be more than 5 years before she is eligible for LPR status with you as sponsor. Big mistake.

Answered on 4/27/04, 1:32 am

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Myron Morales Lee Lane Smith LLP

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Re: Married to people with I485 status

Your wife would need to submit her own application for lawful permanent residence. The adjudication timeline depends on where you can file the application.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 12:13 pm

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