Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

Re: Marrige

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According to the USCIS, if your fianc�(e) is not a citizen of the United States and you plan to get married in the United States, then you must file a petition with USCIS on behalf of your fianc�(e). After the petition is approved, your fianc� must obtain a visa issued at a U.S. Embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of your fianc�(e) entering the United States. If the marriage does not take place within 90 days your fianc�(e) will be required to leave the United States. Until the marriage takes place, your fianc�(e) is considered a nonimmigrant. A nonimmigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose. A fianc�(e) may not obtain an extension of the 90-day original nonimmigrant admission.

If your fianc�(e) intends to live and work permanently in the United States, your fianc�(e) should apply to become a permanent resident after your marriage. Please note, your fianc�(e) will initially receive conditional permanent residence status for two years. Conditional permanent residency is granted when the marriage creating the relationship is less than two years old at the time of adjustment to permanent residence status.

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