Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

Re: Marriage

It will depend upon whether the foreign fiance is in the US or outside the US, and whether you plan to marry in or outside of the US. Please email or call my office if you would like to set a time to discuss your options.

Re: Marriage

There are two (2) legitimate manners in which to proceed: (1) a fiance petition filed with USCIS in the U.S.: Once approved, your fiance would apply for a fiance visa at the U.S. Consulate abroad, enter the U.S. and you would marry within 90 days. Your fiance would then file her Adjustment of Status (green card) application in the U.S.; (2)marriage abroad: You would then file an immediate relative petition on behalf of your spouse. Once approved, your spouse would be interviewed abroad for an immigrant visa. Once issued, your spouse would then enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

The information contained herein is intended only for educational or informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice.

Responding to this inquiry in no way establishes an attorney client relationship; however, I look forward to exploring these issues with you further by way of telephone or in-person consultation.

Anthony F. Siliato, Esq.

MEYNER AND LANDIS LLP

One Gateway Center

Newark, New Jersey 07102

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Re: Marriage

You are in Illinois and I can at least tell you that any lawyer, no matter what specialty will tell you that the only guarantees in life are death and taxes! Having said that, there are several "proper" courses of action to take when a U.S. citizen desires to marry a foreign national. First, it depends on whether the foreign national is in his or her country, or in the U.S. Second, it depends on whether you wish to petition for your fiance to bring him or her to the U.S. so that you can marry here, or whether you wish to marry in his or her country and petition for the person to enter the U.S. Depending on the country, I may recommend a fiance petition which is very quick, but the parties must marry within 90 days of the beneficiary's arrival, or else she goes back home! If the fiance is here in the U.S., and entered the U.S. legally, that is, on a visa, I recommend marrying in the U.S. and filing a one-step package with the Service. Depending on backlogs for interviews, this saves the cost of him or her having to return to her country. Another possibility is marrying the foreign national in her country, filing the petition for an alien relative, and then filing for a nonimmigrant visa to get the person here while the petition is pending. Once the petition is approved, we file the application for a green card. Now, this is a basic summary because I do not know any other facts than you want to marry a foreign national. It is usually not a problem, unless one or the other, or both parties has something adverse in their backgrounds. Sounds to me like you are a thoughtful person. That is good. I am a thoughtful attorney. I practice all over the country and the world, so if you want to consult with me, simply call my office and you can set up a phone consultation. Good luck to you!

Re: Marriage

This depends on where the fiancee is located.

Assuming your fiancee is abroad, you may find detailed, comprehensive information here:

http://www.msclaw.com/U_S_Fianc_e_Visa.html

My legal fee is $950 for such a case.