Q: Im a u.s citizen how long does it take to fix my husband papers he has no record and hes in mexico. And how do i start.
I recently got married in september and came back to fix my husband papers. He has never been in the u.s and has no criminal record. How long would it take for him to be here with me? And what do i need to start the process
A: First step is to file an I-130 petition for him. That will take 4-6 months. After that you have to file more forms to get an interview at the Consulate in Mexico in order for him to enter the USA. Have either of you been married before? if so, you will also need to provide divorce certificates when you file the I-130. Consider working with a lawyer to help you so that he can get here faster.
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