Q: After I marry my wife who is from Columbia. How much longer can she stay in America. And how soon can I get her a visa

A: If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor her immediately and she can concurrently apply for a green card. She can stay in the US while the application is in process. Work with an immigration attorney.

A: If you are a US citizen or have permeant residence status you can file a form I-130 sponsoring her for permanent resident stats and she can stay in the US. She can also apply for a work permit and receive a social security number.

Once she received permanent resident status it will be for a 2 year period. Within 3 months of the end of that 2 year period she will have to apply for a removal of the condition to obtain a green card with no restriction.

A: After you marry your wife from Colombia, her ability to stay in the United States depends on her current visa status. If she is in the U.S. on a temporary visa, she must adhere to the conditions of that visa until her status changes.

To obtain a permanent visa for her, you need to file a petition for an alien relative (Form I-130) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as soon as possible after your marriage. Following the approval of this petition, you can proceed with the application for an adjustment of status (Form I-485) if she is already in the U.S., or she can apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing if she is outside the U.S.

The time it takes to get her a permanent visa can vary, often taking several months. During this period, it's crucial to ensure that she maintains legal status if she is in the U.S. It's advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to navigate this process effectively and to address any complexities specific to your situation. This will help in ensuring all legal requirements are met and to potentially expedite the process.