Q: Should I start the immigration process before or after marriage?
My fiance and I are getting married in May 2018. He's a US Citizen and I'm a UK Citizen. Option 1) If we get married and I come back home and continue to work how long will the immigration process take? Option 2) After the wedding we start the immigration process right away and how long will it take? I need help with making the best decision going forward.
A: The immigration process cannot begin until you are married. An adjustment of status from within the US takes about 6 to 8 months on average. Consular Processing usually takes a minimum of one year.
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