how does the spouse apply for citizenship? Does the spouse have to go back to her or his' country and apply?
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You have a couple of options depending where the marriage takes place. I'm assuming you are referring to US citizenship.\n\nIf you marry outside US then you have to apply at the local US consulate (the spouse can not come back to the US until the paperwork is processed)\n\nIf you marry in the US and the spouse is already here under a legal status, which seems to be your case, you must file the following 2 forms with the USCIS:\n\n1) I-130 Relative Petition, to sponsor their status. You can find the form as well info how to fill it here:\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-130.htm\n\n2) I-485 Adjustment of Status, to change their status from work visa to permanent resident. You can find the form as well info how to fill it here:\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-485.htm
71536
hello, \n\nYou have a couple choices.  You may apply for Canadian Permanent Residence once you have married your finace.  While this is pending (which may take a while dpeending on the Consulate/country of origin) you may enter canada as a visitor.  without knowing what country you are from, you may eithr need a visa to enter or you may simply request a visitor visa at the border. \n\nYou may look at the family immigration section at www.cic.gc.ca
434720
A.5\n\nSource:\n\nFive years less 90 days before they apply (this requirement is reduced to three years less 90 days if they (a) acquired legal permanent resident status , and (b) have been married to and living with a citizen for the past three years.)
150553
"Nationality" usually refers to something you've obtained by birth, such as one of your parents having a nationality, which is transmitted to you.  It is difficult for someone to add another nationality, unless you become a citizen of that region and therefore consider an added nationality of your new place of citizenship.\n\n"Citizenship," though, refers to something different, and may require you to renounce your citizenship in a different country if you obtain citizenship from another country.  This can depend heavily upon the circumstances of the citizenship, include how the original citizenship was obtained and why the new citizenship is sought.\n\nAs of now, however, your question is unanswerable.  If you posted more details and were clearer in a different question, perhaps someone could answer you directly.
467162
I am marrying a Brit, and its the same process.  Go to the Immigration web site and read up on the K-1 visa.   http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis  This is the  only official site.  Plenty of people will try to give advice that they think is accurate when laws concerning the k-1 are very distinct from other types of immigration.  Its a lengthy, costly  process,(as are all Immigration processes) and depending on when the visa numbers are availible, is when he will be able to be here legally.  You don't have to buy any program.  But having legal assistance with the forms or an advocacy/ charitable group (Some Catholic Social Services do this) is a plus.  The forms are not confusing, but you will needed cashiers checks or money orders for the fees accompanying each form,, 2 passport photos taken of both of you within thirty days of the application, you will need a biographical for each of you with supporting documentation.  The I-29F,  A copy of his I-94 if he has entered legally, copies of your birthcertificates, ID, socials, Passports, divorce certificates if you were married, death certificate if you were  widowed, and or any other supporting docummentation listed on the forms. From Mexico he will need a cartilla (Mexico's Army service) or a waiver.  Every document and every money order or cashiers checks, should be photocopied in triplicate along with photos.  The reason it is in triplicate is so that you always have two copies of your paperwork.  One you carry with you to interviews and one put away safely.  You could also send one copy to your fiance, in case he needs it.  Generally his interview would be held in Ciudad Juarez unless he is already here.  If he is here w/o inspection or overstayed a visa or entered illegally he may have to pay a fine or may have to stay out of the country 10 years.  If he has been deported or under deportation, you will need a lawyer to perhaps get a pardon with Immigration.  This will also depend on his background check.  Good Luck
636009
You do not have to become a citizen.  My wife is naturalized and my stepdaughter hasn't become a citizen yet.  You do not automatically lose your original citizenship.  My wife has dual citizenship. This may be a matter of law in the country of origin, however.
300178
Unfortunately green card holders are not afforded the same privileges as U.S. citzens. As such, although he can petition for you through USCIS and then through the State Department, you are looking at a substantial waiting time. In cases such as yours, oftentimes the green card holding spouse will naturalize long before you can obtain an immigration benefit through the U.S. consulate. Once he becomes a citizen, however, you can apply for immediate immigration benefits.\n\nIn the meantime, there is very little you can do. You can attempt to apply for a tourist visa, but you have a very low margin for success (probably about 5%) since you have a spouse that is a lawful permanent resident. In cases such as these, the consulates and the officers at the border (if you get that far) will deny the visa/entry since you have a substantial tie to the U.S. that generally cannot be overcome by other ties to your home country. \n\nI would advise you have him begin the family immigration petition process and then wait out the time until either he naturalizes, or your visa number becomes available at the consulate. In the meantime, he would be free to visit you whenever he likes.\n\nGood luck!
465342
Yes, she needs a new passport, unless she is not going to change her maiden name and continue using it.  She does have the option not to change her name, there is no law stating she "has" to have her husbands last name.  But she can place her maiden name in her new passport if she is going to use her married last name.  As for your country, I do not know the rules.  Also if you want, you can change your last name to hers.
218882
If he's here as a legal permanent resident - none! If he's here on a visa you can marry and file for Residency as a couple. You will have to provide details of earnings for the past 3 years to show you won't be a burden on the state and are above the poverty line in income. As the sponsor you also take on the liability of reimbursing any costs the Govnt may incur should he be out of work for any reason (social security etc) Check the immigration website for full details, downloadable forms etc.\n Once you have obtained Residency status for your spouse he will have to be resident in the US for 3 years with no break longer than 6 months before he can apply for citizenship. If he is already a permanent resident, obtained in a way other than marriage, he will have to wait 5 years before applying for citizenship.
581193
You can renounce your United States citizenship, but you must either do so in another country or be prepared to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. The site below has the process for renoucning it.
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The first source below has detailed information on how to bring your fiance to the United States if you intend to marry him here. The second source tells you how to bring your spouse to the United States if you intend to marry him there. After the two of you have been married for 3 years and he has lived in the United States for 3 years with trips of no more than 6 months during that time, he can apply to naturalize and become a citizen.
565739
Several years from now.  immigration comes to you home to check up on you to make sure it is a legitimate marriage.  they talk to your neighbors and many other things to be certain it is not a marriage for the sake of citizenship..
85870
First off, I do not recall IRS Publication 519 containing any of the information about dual citizenships and tips on how to obtain Philippine permanenet residency :0\n\nANyways, I will give you a real answer. if you are American and married to a naturalized US citizen of Philippine birth, you may be entitled to own land or "lot" as well as the structure "house" built on it, and both of you don't have to anything at all!  \n\nThis is how I understand it.  There is a Philippine law that allows former Filipino citizens to own land without having to re-obtain their former citizenship.  Sort of a "birthright" entitlement clause.  Your wife falls into that category.  As long as you are legally married to her, it is irrelevant what your nationality is.  If she can own Filipino land, then you also own that land by virtue of marriage.
265773
you won't be an american citizen.  If you marry outside the US your husband who is american would have to come back to the US and file paperwork to get you a visa to come here.  The process takes about a year, then when your here you have to file additional paperwork to become a citizen, that process depending on the state you live in can take from 2 to 5 years. It a long process been thorugh it with my husband from Ecuador, but if you really love the man it's worth it.
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You first off need a passport. You are allowed to come here to visit without a visa.  I believe once you marry you then apply for citizenship.  I don't how long that takes be its not sudden.  I know they check your records before allowing you to become a citizen.  Search on the web they're government sites that can get in touch with someone that can answer all your questions. I would suggest you talk to someone about this before you come.  We are very strick since 9/11.
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If one of your parents is from the US and the other from Mexico you can have dual citizenship, you have to apply for it though. My husband is a Mexican citizen and a US resident, they will allow him to apply for citizenship in 2 years, if he chooses to then he will have dual citizenship. But you must understand that Mexico will still treat him as a Mexican citizen, and there are disadvantages to that, for Example I (as a US citizen) can take $10,000.00 into Mexico, he can only take less that $500.00!
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No, you will not be denied, but their may be another form you need to fill out since you are going to get divorced. I know that you have to fill out a specific form if you are getting your green card renewed, plus filing for divorce. It's to show that you entered the marriage on good terms, not to get into the country. So there may be an extra form as well when applying for citizenship.