What to do if your fiance is not a citizen in the country he is living.

[Kelvin0518 0]

Hello All,

My Fiance lives in Italy. But he is not an Italian citizen. Right now he has claimed Asylum because he had to flee his country (Nigeria) from abuse. He is allowed to work in Italy and he is waiting for his papers to become a legal citizen in Italy. However, I am an American and would like him to come to the US to live. I dont know the first step to get him here. We are getting married in Italy in July. Can someone give me some advice please. 

[Dashinka 24,817]

It is best to start with the family based visa guides.  Since you are planning to get married in Italy in July you would most likely be interested in a spousal visa.  Btw, lots of folks file for persons not living in their country of citizenship.  As long as he is legally living in Italy you should have no issues.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

Edited December 26, 2019 by Bill & Katya

[Kelvin0518 0]

Thank you Bill. The website as a boat load of information and I dont even know where to start. lol

[NikLR 13,232]

He needs to have legal residence where he is interviewing. 

[Kelvin0518 0]

Right. I thinking we will need to wait for his documentation approval before I apply for him to come to the US. Thanks

[NikLR 13,232]

Well you can start and then delay at thr NVC.  This is the easier route.  You can slow down but you cant speed up. I would send the I-130 now. 

[Kelvin0518 0]

9 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Well you can start and then delay at thr NVC.  This is the easier route.  You can slow down but you cant speed up. I would send the I-130 now. 

What is the NVC?

[Crazy Cat 42,357]

8 minutes ago, Kelvin0518 said:

What is the NVC?

National Visa Center.......I suggest you read, read, read the guide @Bill & Katya graciously linked for you above.

[NikLR 13,232]

9 minutes ago, Kelvin0518 said:

What is the NVC?

Highly suggest you read the guides so you understand the process. the I-130 petition is just the start but it is the part you have the least control over after it's sent. 

[Kelvin0518 0]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

National Visa Center.......I suggest you read, read, read the guide @Bill & Katya graciously linked for you above.

I am doing that now. thanks so much

1 minute ago, NikLR said:

Highly suggest you read the guides so you understand the process. the I-130 petition is just the start but it is the part you have the least control over after it's sent. 

Thanks I appreciate the advice. 

[Boiler 46,144]

Have you met?

 

Seem to recollect a very similar case a bout a year ago?

[Kelvin0518 0]

8 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Have you met?

 

Seem to recollect a very similar case a bout a year ago?

Yes, I just came from Italy visiting him. I spent ten days.

[jan22 3,064]

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

Well you can start and then delay at thr NVC.  This is the easier route.  You can slow down but you cant speed up. I would send the I-130 now. 

Of course, they have to get married before the I-130 can be filed -- unless they apply for a fiance visa.

[Boiler 46,144]

Marriage would seem the better option in a case like this.

[NikLR 13,232]

1 hour ago, jan22 said:

Of course, they have to get married before the I-130 can be filed -- unless they apply for a fiance visa.

Ah well because of the forum I assumed they were planning on that.  But you're right. 

 

Op are you planninh on the IR1/CR1 or K1 or need help choosing?