Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

marriage in another state

Hiii

I'm in the US on a visitors visa which expires in november 2003, my girl friend is an american citizen and we are planning to get marry before my stay expires.

On average how long will it take for me to get my green card and work permitt if we marry in NY as oppose to NH?

Will there be any consequences of marrying in another while living in NY?

thanks for your assistance

Cb


Asked on 6/14/03, 12:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: marriage in another state

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Where you are married, even outside the Uninted States, is less important than (1) you are currently in the US and will aplly for a 'change of status', not an entrance to the US and (2) which 'regional processing center you are located in. Both NH and NY are assigned to the regional processing center in Vermont. You are welcome to a consultation at no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th St. Please call for an appointment first (646) 591-5786.

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Answered on 6/16/03, 9:56 pm
Carolyn Goldfarb Carolyn S. Goldfarb, Esq.

Re: marriage in another state

Where you marry is irrelevant. You need to file your case in the immigration district where you live with your wife, regardess of how long it may take.

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Answered on 6/14/03, 2:54 pm
Neena Bohra Law Offices of Neena Bohra

Re: marriage in another state

There are two options for you which we can discuss in detail in a consultation.

As far as the state is concerned for marriage, you must file where you reside and each state falls within a region which processes certain cases.

The East Coast center is in Vermont. You can call me at 212-279-0424

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Answered on 6/16/03, 10:35 am


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