I would like to know if it even is a good idea, if yes, how long will it take to give her green card? and where can i get some info such as requirment and so on,\nthanks
204109
if she has graduated college have her apply for an H1B depending where shes from
562002
Unfortunately if you are waiting for the laws to change for your husband status to change, then you might find your husband on the opposite side of the law. If you are married to him and you are a citizen or a resident why not file for him. Depending on the state that you live in, he could get his green card in 9 months or 2 years. Before he receives his green card, he will receive an EAD card which will allow him to work. This card is given to him within 90days depending on where you live. Isn't this the very reason why you want him to become a US resident? To work. Consider contacting uscis.gov or www.emichoice.com for assistance. At, emichoice, I know that the rates are fair and you dont have to pay anything until you get your documents. It cant get any easier. You do have the option of holding your breathe to see if he get's permission to work in the US for a period of time according to the laws that bush is trying to push on congress, or whether congress decides to make all persons here, who are illegal; felons, which was also suggested. Being married to you as a US citizen or resident does not make him legal and it does not give him any rights, if his I-94 is out of status.
525023
She can get a passport at her local passport office and can put a rush of about a week if necessary! The problem is she needs to get a US visa  together with that ! She is going to have to fill out the necessary form and apply! I don't know how long the pending period is! Ghana may be totally different from Nigeria , because they turn down alot of applicants there! She is english speaking so that may help! Believe it or not!
494132
talk to your lawyer. call immigrations. here is a # to ice in case she is illegal 1-800-347-2423. why don't you ask to see her green card.
673188
Call the US Embassy and ask! With both parents being American Citizens, they can "sponsor" you. You should have no problems getting a "green card" and working here. Just do things "by the book" so that you don't have problems later.
22933
If she has had no status for one year or more after she turned 18 AND she entered the US illegally, she cannot adjust in the U.S. and if someone can petition for her, she'll have to go back home and obtain the visa at the consulate after CIS approves a waiver (if it doesn't approve the waiver she'll have to wait 10 years outside the US before being able to immigrate legally.)\nIf she was denied the greencard, she may have also been ordered deported.  If this is the case and she has someone to petition for her, she'll have to leave the country and follow above advice.
202706
Their ask where and with whom do you live with. Your job, what do you want to do after you get your grren card such as; where do you want to work or go to school. If you got married to a US citizen to obtain the green card, then they may put both of you into different rooms and ask the same question to see if you two have the same answers. They will ask personal questions that married couples should know about each other, there is a bunch of them. \nExpand your question about your situation for better help, how are you going about obtaing the green card, by a test, marriage, independent?
604018
There might be a way...recently I know of someone that is going thru the same process...she has been here for about 10 years now and has just recently been able to obtain a work permit...the only way she was able to do that is by proving that she has been in the US for the past ten years...you could also apply in a way that you would have a sponsor...the sponsor would basically take care of everything but you stand a chance of having to return to Mexico for a minimum of 6 months to 10 years...best thing to do is get a good immigration lawyer...best of luck to you
228256
The answer is of course to get maried!!!And dont listen to whoever tells u that  he has to go back to his country and wait there!!!Get a good immigration lawyer and u can start the process right a way.Very soon after you file the paper work,he is going to get a work permit and a few months after that you will be called to and intervue where the INS will determine if your mariage is real,but sinse you have a child that shouldnt be hard to prove.Then he is going to get a green card.The whole ordeal does not take more then 8-9 months now days,in some places longer,in some even shorter time!Good luck!
564158
Just get her a flight to Juarez and have her sneak across the border into New Mexico.  If she makes it to Santa Fe, you are home free.  Then get her forged documents that say she's been here at least 2 years,  wait for the amnesty bill and pay your $2,000.  Immigration laws don't seem to matter anyway.
600360
Shawn, apperantly some of these people don't have any clue.You should really be careful asking questions like this on an openly opinionated forum such as this. True, if you're a US citizen, then your children are also but you need to file the right documents in the country where they are born, and submit it along with a DNA result the confirms your paternity.And as far as "her" visa, it varies depending on what country she is from. There isn't a level playing field where those are concerned. In most cases, under the K-visa program, a K-3(spouse) visa takes longer to process than a K-1(fiance) visa. Don't know why but think it has something to due with the process and requirements. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! You might sponsor her or try for a student visa,or work visa but there is a catch. Just because she is in the US and you marry, doesn't automatically grant her a green card. She may still be required to return to her home country while processing her visa under the new status. And it may in fact make the process more difficult. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! I'm only saying this because a denial can be very painful and even lenghten the process during a "re-file". I know because I'm currently working on a K-1 for my Pilipino Fiance, whom I have a child with as well.\n\nGood Luck!
418133
well it all depends on how many applications they are processing at that particular consulate...also many factors come into play ...like the complete application submission, her qualifications, and ofcourse fingerprint and background check...she will definitely have wait anywhere from 12-20 months for approval of her case....she might even have to go for an interview if the CIC feels she does not have sufficient evidence for her skilled worker category immigration.
516964
Yes, I am going through a similar situation. Your question has really scared me.  April 05?!? My husband, from Mexico, just applied in September of this year.  Was your wife in the country illegally or is she currently? That would delay things, right?
212791
990 to 999 sounds quite low, I wouldn't be surprised if it took longer, 10 years sound more accurate if you are a Mexican national, 5 years otherwise.\nUnfortunately, there is nothing that you can do except bring her illegally of course (everybody seems to do it :) ). \n\nRight now there is a V visa available for people who applied before December 21, 2000 and still did not get their permanent residency status. The visa allows them to come to US live and work while waiting for their visa number...\n\nIt's a sad reality but this is where is stands\n\nShe will not qualify for any non-immigrant status (i.e. students visa) since her immigration status is pending.
232289
If you are a U.S. citizen, you need to file for a K-3 visa through USCIS and the National Visa Center. Begin by filing the immediate relative petition, and then the appropriate visa forms when you get a receipt from USCIS. Assuming your wife is granted K-3 status, she can then come to the U.S. and immediately apply for her lawful permanent residency (green card). Unfortunately there is no way to speed this process along, and you are looking at about a 6-10 month process to get her here on a K-3.\n\nIf you are not a U.S. citizen, then the picture changes considerably (way too much to list in this response).\n\nGood luck!
69705
As long as he is amerincan citizen it could be quite easy, before getting married you/lawyer/other expert need to request a fiance visa, once you receive it you have around 3 months to marry him and later on you will be receiving your green card. Every other way will take longer. You can search on yahoo for more information about fiance visa.
619034
by the sounds of it she can look for a job all she wants.  If her work permit is only good for a year why can't you renew it?  What type of work permit does she have?  If it is a specific work permit then that is the only type of work she can look for.    All you have to do is look for work, she has a social insurance number why can't she find work?\n\nThere is something missing in the conversation here, she has a work permit and a SIN number she can work?  What is stopping her from doing so?\n\nWhat paper work did you submit to get her here?  Does she have her permanent residence?  And why does she have an expiry date on her SIN number?\n\nSomething is missing....can't help you if I don't know the whole picture