Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

marry now petition later

My bf (who is a permanent resident) and I (on an H1B visa) really want to get married.But we know it could take longer for him to petition me for residency since he's not a US citizen yet. Can we get married now and just have him petition me later after he gets his citizenship? Is that possible and faster?


Asked on 2/20/08, 9:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: marry now petition later

You may get married now, have him petition for you, then upgrade your petition once he becomes a U.S. citizen.

The preferred time frame depends upon when he's eligible for naturalization.

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Answered on 2/21/08, 12:40 am


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