If I’m an US national, what is the process for marrying a foreign national?
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If I’m an US national, what is the process for marrying a foreign national?
Asked on June 1, 2015 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It really depends on where the foreign national is currently and what his/her status is. If that person is already in the US, did he/she enter the US lawfully or unlawfully? If that person is still overseas, have you met this person (physical meeting as opposed to online or phone). Before you can get a sense of the different options open to you, it is really important to have the answers to those questions. You can contact me directly if you want to discuss in greater detail.
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