Q: Hello I am planning to marry my boyfriend in Mexico. I would like to know if there is a possibility of him coming here
He has tried to cross the border before and was caught but ask to sign a paper that he voluntarily left the USA.. is there still a chance for me to bring him over here
A:
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can file a FORM I-129F petition on behalf of your fiancé. Your fiancé can then apply for the K-1 visa at the U.S. consulate after USCIS approves the petition.
If you travel to Mexico and marry, then you will have to file the FORM I-130 relative petition with USCIS. Your fiancé will then apply for the immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate after approval of the relative petition.
You also should have an experienced immigration attorney assess your fiancé's immigration history to determine his eligibility for an immigrant visa.
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