Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

Re: Greencaed Process

If your wife's parent's applied for her and you were married when they applied then you should make sure you are listed on her application. If you were married after they applied for, then they will have to submit the application for her again. The wait time for these types of applications is approximately 8 and 1/2 years. You can check the wait times by looking at the Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4428.html.

For a faster process, you can seek the advise of an immigration attorney to determine whether it would be faster to apply through your employer.

Re: Greencard Process

There is a 9 year backlog for the family-based category of married son/daughter of U.S. citizen.

There are also backlogs in the employment-based category for Indian nationals--but not quite as long.

Set forth below is a link to a page on our website which describes the 3 step process for an employment-based green card:

http://www.meyner.com/CM/Articles/RoadtotheGreen.asp

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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