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I have a green card, and I am dating a French man. How do we get married in the Philippines?

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

USlady asked: I am a Filipino, and I have been in the United States for four years now. I have a green card; the guy that I am dating is in France. If we so decide to get married in the Philippines, what documents do we need to comply? Will our marriage be acknowledged in [...]

Can B2 visa be changed to Permanent Resident after marriage to a US Citizen?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

dolphin asked: A friend of mine is on visitor visa (B2) and fell in love with this woman. Now they have decided to get married in US. Can B2 visa be changed to Permanent Resident after marriage to a US Citizen?
my question actually is whether my friend will have to go back to his country [...]

How much should a lawyer cost to file for a green card through marriage?

Monday, December 29th, 2008

BSun asked: How much should a lawyer cost to file all the paper work for a green card through marriage? Also, how long does it take from applying till the foreign spouse has a work authorization and visa?Caffeinated Content

What happens to the citizen if they enter fraudulent marriage?

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

puppies4 asked: I think a friend of mine is currently in a fraudulent marriage so that her husband can obtain citizenship. They have been married for almost three years and his application is currently pending. What could happen if she wanted to get a divorce now? What kind of trouble could she [...]

What visa would I need if I submit marriage certificate at the oversea US consulate?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

sphix asked: If I submit marriage certificate at the oversea US consulate, do I need K1 or K3? She already has a work visa, can she use that to come over and file for green card? I need some direction, thanks.
I am a US citizen and she will still be employed with the [...]

What are the requirements for obtaining Italian citizenship by marriage?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Saffa asked: My South African greatgrandfather married a woman (my greatgrandmother) whose parents emigrated from Italy before she was born. On account of said marriage would he have been eligible for Italian citizenship? Is it possible for me to claim Italian citizenship in any way according to Jus Sanguinus (the right to Italian Citizenship by [...]

How do I get a green card after marriage?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

blarneyspeakred asked: Will we be put under a microscope? This is a legit marriage, if I have to live in Europe w/ him, I will, so no smartass answers please.
Why don’t you read correctly before you answer?? Jeez…Caffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress

Is a pre-immigration marriage between two resident aliens who live in the US considered valid in California?

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Jen P asked: Ok, here’s the situation.
-A husband and wife were married in Venezuela at the ages of 20 and 21 before they came to the US, specifically California.
-Both are resident aliens legally residing in Northern California with all the proper documentation.
-After 25 years of marriage, they have begun to seriously consider divorce.
-Both have substantial [...]

How is a marriage certificate of a foreign country translated to a Canadian marriage certificate?

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Muhammed asked: What happens to a marriage certificate of a foreign country when it is accepted in Canada. (For example, a Canadian citizen who gets married outside of Canada and then sponsor’s his wife to come to Canada) Is a prenuptial aggrement made after immigration, or whatever the original marriage certificate says regarding prenup is [...]

How can I petition my minor children to US, I have acquired a green card through marriage to a US Citizen?

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

angel06 asked: I filed a divorce in US for my previous marriage in the Philippines. I am now married to a US Citizen and I want to petition my children who are below 12. What are the procedures and how long does it normally take.
Does my ex-husband needs to sign a [...]