How long does it take for a green card application to be approved?
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4 hours?  Come on, this wasn't even hard...\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=04f86138f898d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=4f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
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First of all, you would have to get your green card first and that can take years.  You would have to prove a lot of information, provide pictures etc.  Then once you receive your temporary green card, you will have to go back after two years and prove that you're still married...then once you get your permanent residency you  have to wait three years...then the naturalization process takes FOREVER.  The BCIS or whatever it's called these days, is extremely unorganized.  If you get divorced after the two  year probation period, that's usually 'ok' but if it's before then, it's usually problematic.  Good luck!  I hope you're not getting married in order to become a naturalized citizen...it's just not worth the agony.
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It depends: if the person is married to US citizen or a "green card holder"   also known as resident alien. \nwith the experienced I have, to have the wife or husband who is married to US citizen , you have to apply for a I-129 also known as Fiancee visa , to expedite your K-3 visa (non-immigrant )simultaneosly apply I-130( to petition alien relative -spouse) as soon as the wife/husband will arrive in the US, then you can apply for Adjustment of status I-485 , to get the green card , I started working on documents of my daughter in-law last August 2005 , she is coming here July 6,2006 . She had her medical April 27, and have the interview at the US Embassy overseas last May 5,2006 , approximately about 10 months.It all depends on what country , some takes awhile .\n\nGreen card holder , approximately 2 years , depends on the country too.It would be advisable to be a US citizen first to petition the wife/husband in any case.
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It depends on where he lives.  The processing time is different for each Immigration Processing Center.  He must file with the center assigned to his area.\n\nOnce they process it the petition will be sent to the embassy or consulate he picked down in Oz.  They will forward you a package of forms and instructions.  After you submit everything back to the embassy or consulate they will process it and call you for an interview.\n\nIf both you and your fiance complete the paperwork correctly, and there are no problems with your physical exam or police clearance, you should get the visa about 6 months after he first files.
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First off, here are some facts.\n\nThere are several different kinds of visas available for those that want a green card.  One is the "Diversity Visa," or lottery.  Another is as a family member of a Leagal Permanent Resident (somone who already has a green card).  Both of these visas are given out in limited numbers.  Because each country has a limit on the number of immigrants that we accept from there, there is a waiting list in some countries, although not all.  These waiting lists go by "priority date," or the date on which you filed your application.  For some countries there is no wait at all.  For other countries there can be a very long wait (last I hear the Philippines was the longest at 18 years).\n\nThere are also green cards given out on employment based applications and for relatives of American citizens, as well as a handfull of special programs that are intended to allow people with certain skills and in certain countries to immigrate in greater numbers.  To the best of my knowledge, there is no waiting list for these visas - you simply have to apply, go through your investigation, and get approved.\n\nIn addition to those visas, there are non-immigrant visas that are available.  These are more commonly known as working visas, or exchange program visas.  For all intents and purposes you live and work in the United States with all teh same rights and responsibilities as a green card holder.  These visas are based on your ability to fill a segment of the workforce here in America.   Basically you simply need to find an employer here in America and they can petition for your working visa.\n\nAs for is it fair that people have to wait - there is a simple concept that most of us learned in kindergarten.  It is called a line.  Sometimes you just have to wait in it.
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A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident. A Green Card gives you the right to live and work permanently in the United States.\n\nThere are other ways to apply for a Green Card:\n\n- Marriage to a United States citizen\n- Through Adoption\n- Through Employment\n- Through Investment\n- Through Relatives/Family Members\n- As a Special Immigrant\n- Green Card Lottery
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When my brother and sister did theirs it took them a couple of months because they had everything already the only thing needed was the green card in their hands. However things have change and I would say it depends on which state they will live in because the more populated immigrant states take longer. As soon as they arrive have your brother fill out his selective service card (very important). They will be given the paperwork to get their social security cards and the steps to getting their green cards. I would say 6 months maximum for everything.
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That depends on your location and circumstances and category you applied under! My green card only took a little under a year and a half!! I believe freedom is talking about citizenship ! That's something completely different!
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I guess it depends on where you are or which office you were interviewed in.  After the interview, I received my green card in less than two weeks.
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It took me about a month from the time I applied through a visa service agency. Check out 'Benmar' based in London, they're on the web though you can fill in and print the forms online with the official American Embassy website if you want to save money. Once you are at the embassy expect a wait of between 2 to 5 hours. Depending on what visa you want its bit of a formality, the main thing is for them to fingerprint you so don't go for your interview with any scratches on your index fingers or you will be turned away.
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You may apply the minute you marry, It takes 4-5 month to get the temporary Green card, then another 2 years to get permanent green card. then after 5 years the spouse can apply for citizenship.
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Once married file for the I-485 to adjust your status. The I-485 includes the application for pettition, work permit etc.. Once you have filed that it will take approximately 3 months to get your work permit and social security card depending on which state you live. The more populated states with high immigrant populations takes longer. States like New york, Texas, Georgia, California, Arizona, you get the point. Happy marriage
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Yes you can petition for a green card based on the family-sponsorship. Borther and sisters have priority 4 (the lowest). Since there are more applications then actual visa available (there's a limited quota each year), the current wait time is about 10 years (not 2-3 like the other person stated). For mexican, chinese,indian nationals the wait is even longer ( due to high immigration rates). For Philpino people the wait is over 25 years !!!\n\nSo if you apply now your brother/sister will have to wait about 10 years for a visa number once your petiton is approved which is another 1-2 years... It is a very long time indeed..
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Usually 2-3 months but more like 3 months.  Then you have to have 2 more interviews, the second takes place 6 months later, and the 3rd after a year. Then 5-10 years later you go for another appointment and hopefully a green card.
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The phone call might be to give you an update on your case. The password is to get updates also I believe. Green cards can take anywhere from 6 months to 18months depending on which state you reside. Be patient unless they told you they mailed your card and you haven't received it 30 days after. Some states will actually call you with your case updates.Good luck
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Check with the Immigrant Visa Unit of the US Embassy in Manila.  They'll have an idea how long it will take once the petition is approved.