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keyshawn18   52

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I have a friend who has won the Visa lottery.He has been in the US for two years since winning the lottery, he has his green card and everything.He is currently married and his wife is in Ghana.can he file for her to join him or does he have to wait till he is a citizen?

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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What does he have to do to bring his wife over?

Depends...

Since you are only giving minor details, only minor answers can be given.

So, what is is legal status here in the US?

P.S. a little reading in the Guide section above would be beneficary too. See Above ^^^^^

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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He is a permanent resident green card holder.He has been in the US for about two years since he got the green card two years ago.I am not sure what other details will be needed.

Here are the instructions: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=post&section=post&do=reply_post&f=140&t=326024&qpid=4861392

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=post&section=post&do=reply_post&f=140&t=326024&qpid=4861392

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Neither link is working.

USCIS.gov

Family of Green Card Holder

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=75783e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

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keyshawn18   52

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Thank you very much.I dont think this will work for him.It seems it is geared more for citizens, not permanent residents.IF he files this he has to file an I-130 na dwait ion line behind US citizens who have filed.This will take several years.He is better of waiting to become a citizen before filing.

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Thank you very much.I dont think this will work for him.It seems it is geared more for citizens, not permanent residents.IF he files this he has to file an I-130 na dwait ion line behind US citizens who have filed.This will take several years.He is better of waiting to become a citizen before filing.

You didn't read the instruction clearly, but yes as a LPR,his wife will have to wait several years for a visa to be available. It's better to file the petition now, at least it will be approve, once he becomes a USC, then he can request to be moved up in que.

Please read the instructions for more information.

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keyshawn18   52

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I have read and understand the form but it still doesnt tell me how long it will take for the visa to be approved.From the looks of things there is no point in filing right now if he cant bring her over until he becomes a citizen.

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Anh map   2,098

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I have read and understand the form but it still doesnt tell me how long it will take for the visa to be approved.From the looks of things there is no point in filing right now if he cant bring her over until he becomes a citizen.

It helps in that the petition will already be processed and the spouse will be waiting for the priority date. Once the GC holder becomes a citizen he requests that his petition be upgraded. So it will save some time once he achieves citizenship.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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The point in filing now is that he won't have to wait for I-130 approval once he becomes a US Citizen.

He files now, is approved in 6 - 9 months.

Once he naturalizes he contacts USCIS and they upgrade his wife's case to that of Immediate relative of US Citizen. No more wait.


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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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*Moved from Diversity Visa forum to Bringing Family of LPR forum*

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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The point in filing now is that he won't have to wait for I-130 approval once he becomes a US Citizen.

He files now, is approved in 6 - 9 months.

Once he naturalizes he contacts USCIS and they upgrade his wife's case to that of Immediate relative of US Citizen. No more wait.

He'll also save if the fees go up!

 
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