Madison, WI asked in Immigration Law for Wisconsin

Q: I am a US citizen. My girlfriend lives outside the US. What is a faster process of bringing her here: fiancé or spous

What is the faster of the two: marry her in her country and apply for a spouse or apply for a fiancé visa and marry in the US later? Can I apply for either visa in any state or my state of residence only? Thank you.

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Matthew J Hartnett
Matthew J Hartnett
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Philadelphia, PA

A: Ultimately, it really depends where you want to get married (in USA or abroad). Does that matter for you? If not, I-130s are being adjudicated very quickly at the present time. Consider doing a consultation with a lawyer to discuss the pluses and minuses of each option. Many of us offer free consultations.

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