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[Deputy Purple 1,294]

If you marry your BF in your country then he files for a CR-1 Visa for you then you will have options:

Continue to work locally while the Visa processes but live "on the cheap" so you can save-up for your impending move to the US.

Upon arrival on the CR-1 Visa you will be given LPR status and receive your Greencard with in 4 - 6 weeks of POE. You can use this time to do the other running around you need to prepare for work in the US.

Going the employer route is several times more expensive and complex with little to no benefit over the CR-1 Immigrant Visa.

[MedTech 0]

I understand that I need a job offer first. I'm asking these questions assuming that if I get a job offer, what I will have to do. And to everyone, can you please not use abbreviations because I'm unfamiliar with them. If I apply for the fiance visa, what are the procedures? Do I just get married and receive a green card or are there interviews and others? How do I change the marriage visa (once I get it) to a green card as I am eventually trying to become a citizen after awhile.

[LiveLaughLove 2]

I understand that I need a job offer first. I'm asking these questions assuming that if I get a job offer, what I will have to do. And to everyone, can you please not use abbreviations because I'm unfamiliar with them. If I apply for the fiance visa, what are the procedures? Do I just get married and receive a green card or are there interviews and others? How do I change the marriage visa (once I get it) to a green card as I am eventually trying to become a citizen after awhile.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides In this link are step by step procedures for various types of visas.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

If I apply for the fiance visa, what are the procedures?

Fiancee Visa isn't what you want, you wouldn't be able to work for several months. With a Spouse Visa you'll have your Greencard (automatically issued) within 4 - 6 weeks of landing in the US.

Do I just get married and receive a green card or are there interviews and others? How do I change the marriage visa (once I get it) to a green card as I am eventually trying to become a citizen after awhile.

After you get married and your US Citizen Spouse files the I-130 Petition for you. This takes several months to get approved.

Once the petition is approved, it goes to the NVC (National Visa Center) where the US Citizen will provide their Affidavit of Support and you will provide the DS-230 (actual Visa Application). Also Fees totaling $492 are paid to NVC. This takes 4 - 6 weeks.

NVC will then forward your case to your local Embassy where you'll be scheduled for an interview. You will receive information on getting the medical exam prior to your Visa Interview. Most interviews are formalities unless there is something "off" about your case. After being approved at the interview you will receive your passport back with the US Immigrant Visa inside.

You are now free to join your spouse in the US.

[MedTech 0]

How long can I be on a spouse visa before I have to get married? Also, what kind of questions are in the interview? I'm not sure if it's just me or not but I am getting nervous about the interview process if I end up going the spouse visa route instead of the work visa

[Boiler 45,516]

I would suggest you start with a dictionary.

You do not seem to understand the meaning of Spouse.

[kzielu 1,149]

I understand that I need a job offer first. I'm asking these questions assuming that if I get a job offer, what I will have to do.

I believe that's been said around 10 times before - have your employer apply for a visa H-1 (for L you most likely will not qualify) for you - assuming they will be willing to do that. That simple.

For a fiance and spousal visa - read the guides as suggested above. Note length of the process and evidence required to get it. And check what spouse means - you have to be married (and provide evidence of bona-fide relantionship) to get it.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

How long can I be on a spouse visa before I have to get married? Also, what kind of questions are in the interview? I'm not sure if it's just me or not but I am getting nervous about the interview process if I end up going the spouse visa route instead of the work visa

You need to start reading the guides. If you enter the US on a fiance visa, you have 90 days to marry. Then the you will file for your adjustment of status, during which time you cannot work or leave the US without proper documents.

If you enter on a spousal visa, you will be granted a green card upon entry, allowing for immediate work and travel

Please read the guies listed at the top. ALL your answers are there

Good luck