What is the fastest way for my girlfriend to receive her visa?
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What is the fastest way for my girlfriend to receive her visa?
She is a student anticipating graduation in 8 months and is about to turn 18; same goes for me but I am a U.S citizen.
Asked on November 21, 2011 under Immigration Law, Washington
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you can get married, then you can petition for her as your spouse and she will be eligible for a green card on the basis of a valid marriage to a US citizen. That process will take about 5-6 months in most places in the US. You will need to be able to show that you have sufficient income to be a sponsor. If you do not have sufficient income, then you will need to get a joint sponsor to sign the affidavit of support on her behalf along with you.
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