Best course of action

[DLR 0]

How do I know which Application I need for my wife? I am a US citizen living mostly abroad for the last 20 years. My wife and I are legally married in the US but we returned shortly after to my resident country.

My wife has a French passport and does not need a Visa to enter as France is part of the Visa Waiver program. My children have US citizenship.

Can anyone advise on the best course of action for my wife to obtain residency status? Where do I start? Thanks

[Boiler 45,516]

IR1, see the guides.

If Israel allows DCF then it will be a lot quicker.

[laisa 0]

DO THE IR1.GOODLUCK!

[DLR 0]

Thank you for your replies. What about I-130, Petition for Alien Relative? Doesn't that fit the profile I described?

[Boiler 45,516]

You file the I-130 and you get......

IR1

Basically you have 2 choices, read the guides and DIY or pay a Lawyer to do it for you.

[pushbrk 12,883]

^{If you won't study the guides before asking more question, you are not 'do it yourself" material.}

[Darnell 8,478]

to get a spousal immigrant visa,

the USCitizen first files a petition, form I-130, to ask the USGovernment for permission for the foreign spouse to apply for the visa.

Once the petition is approved, the Visa Application process starts.

[pushbrk 12,883]

to get a spousal immigrant visa,

the USCitizen first files a petition, form I-130, to ask the USGovernment for permission for the foreign spouse to apply for the visa.

Once the petition is approved, the Visa Application process starts.

Dangerous advice for those who won't read guides and instructions, as the I-130 is only one of at least three forms that are required with the filing.