Q: I am wanting to get married to a non- US citizen in Seychelles. How do I go from there to get him here to US?
Are there sponsorship fees? If so, how much?
How long after wedding will it take for him to get here to stay?
A:
The quickest route (and it isn't quick 6-12 months for approval) is to file a petition for a K (finance) visa, bring him here, and get married here. After you are married, he can apply to adjust his status to LPR (green card) and is permitted to remain in the country while that adjustment is pending.
There are application fees, and you must demonstrate sufficient income that the authorities believe you will be able to support him. You can read all about it here: https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/fiancee-visas
A: Once you are married, you can file an immigrant visa petition on his behalf. When that is approved, he will apply for an immigrant visa. The government fees for this are about $670.
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