Q: Green Card, German wife, two minors with US passports, living in Germany
My German wife and I married 6 years ago in the States and currently live in Germany. I am a US cititzen and we have 2 small children with US passports. We would like to return to the States next year.
Can my wife apply for a Green Card and what would the proces look like?
A: So long as your wife is eligible, you may petition for her for a green card. It is a multi-step process that includes 1) filing a petition with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), 2) completing an application online and sending documents to the National Visa Center, and 3) an interview at the consulate. The process takes months to complete, so if you are planning to come to the U.S. next year, now is the perfect time to start the process.
A: Of course your wife and apply. You must first sponsor her by filing an Alien Relative Petition. This is a very big question for a post response. Contact an experienced immigration attorney. Consultation can be by telephone Skype and other means of electronic communication.
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