If I’m a foreign student working on my Masters in the US and want to get married to someone here, what will be the best way to go about this?
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If I’m a foreign student working on my Masters in the US and want to get married to someone here, what will be the best way to go about this?
I still have a year and a half to go for my studies. I am Canadian and she is American and we want to live in the US.
Asked on July 11, 2013 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can simply get married in the US and once you are legally married, you can have your spouse petition you for the green card (permanent residence) on the basis of the valid, lawful marriage. The process usually takes about 5-7 months from start to finish.
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