Question about options for my fiancee and I

[ff56k2 0]

Hi, I know that many of you are probably sick of hearing about these sort of questions, but my fiancee and I are really worried about this. So here goes, I am an american citizen but I hold a dual citizenship with my home country ( I was born in the US) . I am returning back to the US to finish my degree, and my fiancee (also from my home country) is coming to visit and travel. We plan to get married back in my home country after I graduate, but would like to know what our options are. I am probably headed to the US for work, at least for a few years, and would like to have my (by then) wife with me. How should I proceed?

I heard that getting registered in the US is much faster than getting registered in my home country and waiting for her green card, but I would like to hear the facts on the matter. If we get married in my home country, how would I apply for her to come with me when I leave for the US?

You guys have probably answered this many times, but thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

[Xanax 349]

Firstly, I think your home country is your birth country. So for you that's the US.

Secondly, I have no idea what you mean about getting registered. Do you mean getting married in the US then adjusting your wife's status based on marriage to you? The other option being or applying for a spousal visa? Or did you mean direct consular filing? Or something else??

The only option(s) ( i believe) open to you that fit your criteria:

- marrying outside the US

- then coming to the US at a later date with the preconceived notion you and your wife will both then live in the US .

Are the CR-1 spousal visa or DCF (direct consular filing from abroad) if that is available where you are. above and that will explain the process(es) for you.

If you read all the guides above you will be well equipped with the knowledge of which visa fits your situation and suits you.

You also have the option of looking at a K-1 visa but that requires getting married in the US and doesn't seem to fit your needs.

None of these processes are quick and they all cost money... It's about finding which suits your needs the best.

Edited September 2, 2012 by Xanax

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

** Moving from K1 fiance visa to General Immigration as OP has not made a decision on the visa type yet ****

There is no visa that allows you to marry abroad, then bring your wife with you to live in the USA immediately. You could start the petition for a K1 fiance visa now, it takes about 6-9 months, but must get married in the USA, and she cannot travel abroad for 3 months or so, and cannot work for several months, and it's more expensive. Or, go ahead with the plan to marry in the home country, then petition her for a CR-1 spousal visa; takes 8-10 months, but she can visit you on her tourist visa during the process, and she gets a greencard immediately upon entering (ie can work, travel etc). It's also the cheaper route.