Q: Immigration to the US
I am an American citizen who lives in Brazil with my girlfriend (from Argentina). I want to marry her so we can both immigrate to the US. What is the best way to do so? Marry her here in Brazil and apply from here or should I go back to the states and apply for a fiance visa for her to later get marry there?
Thanks
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Either one of the above routes can be pursued. However, each one has its own processing times and procedures.
Fiance visa may be a faster route for her to get to States even though she wont be receive permanent residency right away.
Once she arrives in U.S., she must marry you within 90 days of her arrival, which is one of the requirements of fiance visa.
However, if you decide to file I-130 and do consular processing, the process may be a bit longer depending on how long it will take for petition to be approved.
You should consult an attorney who can explain you in detail the fees, filing procedures, time frames, etc. so you can decide what route you should take.
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