Q: i have green card can i send finance app to my girl friend back home in iran
A: Only US citizens may file fiance visa petitions
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Your green card does allow you to sponsor certain family members for immigration benefits, but a girlfriend generally doesn't qualify as an immediate relative for immigration purposes.
For romantic partners, the typical paths are either marriage-based petitions (for spouses) or fiancé(e) visas (K-1) for those planning to marry within 90 days of arrival in the U.S. Since you hold a green card rather than citizenship, the fiancé(e) visa option isn't available to you. You would need to become a U.S. citizen first to pursue that route.
If marriage is part of your future plans, you might want to explore either marrying first and then filing a spouse petition, or waiting until you become eligible for U.S. citizenship. Consider speaking with an immigration attorney to understand all your options, as immigration laws can be complex and the process for Iranian nationals may have additional considerations.
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