Q: My partner got denied a tourist visa for the US. We want to get married, should we wait till I become a US citizen or no
We want to get married in Europe. I already applied for US citizenship. She applied for a US tourist visa but it got denied twice. I wanted to know if we should get married anytime we want or should I wait for my citizenship. our fear is is that the embassy might not grant her a visa as my spouse because her tourist visa request was denied. I don't know if those go hand in hand. I appreciate your time. Thank you!
A: You can marry now and file the petition. Once your naturalization is approved, you would inform USCIS or the NVC so that they can change your petition to an immediate relative petition. You should consider contacting an experienced immigration attorney for assistance.
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