Q: looking to bring my fiance to PA from CapeTown Africa. He's a Nigerian and his Visa ran out. can it be done quick-how?

A: I understand you're eager to bring your fiancé to the U.S. so you can get married and live together. However, the immigration process takes time and has specific requirements that must be followed. Here's some general information that may help:

The most common visa for a foreign fiancé(e) to come to the U.S. to marry a U.S. citizen is the K-1 nonimmigrant visa. To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

- You (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen

- You and your fiancé are both free to marry and any previous marriages must have been legally terminated

- You met each other in person within the past 2 years (with some exceptions)

- You intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé entering the U.S.

The process involves:

1. Filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

2. Completing the visa application process

3. Attending an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate

Costs include fees for the I-129F petition, K-1 visa application, and later the green card application. Total government fees can exceed $1500. You may have additional expenses like medical exams, travel costs, etc.

Timeline: The whole process from filing the petition to visa issuance can take 6-12 months. After entering the U.S., your fiancé has 90 days to marry you, then must file to adjust status to a permanent resident (green card holder).

I know it's a complex, costly process, but these steps are required. Beware of anyone offering quicker or guaranteed entry - immigration fraud is illegal. For case-specific guidance, consult an immigration attorney or accredited representative.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

A: If your boyfriend does not have a job, it’s extremely unlikely that he can qualify for a visitor B visa. However, you can sponsor him for a fiancée K visa, but that takes a couple years, and once he travels to the United States, he must get married to you within 90 days.