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How can I bring my boyfriend to the United States?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2011 on Immigration - North Carolina
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I am a green card holder, how can I bring my boyfriend into the US?
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A boyfriend is not a qualifying relationship or relative for whom you can petition. He would need to file for the B-2 visitor visa on his own. If you are engaged and have met physically in the past two years, then he may qualify for the K-1 Fiance visa. Please call me to discuss the details.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 12:31 PM
You can apply for a fiance visa. Please call to discuss the specifics of your case.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
I would recommend that you naturalize as soon as you are eligible to then apply for his K1 fiance visa. Alternatively, he can try to obtain a nonimmigrant visa such as a student visa (F1), or worker visa (H1B).
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:01 PM
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Your boyfriend may be able to enter on a visitor visa. However, he will not be able to stay and will have to show that he has sufficient ties to his home country and will return. If you were married, you could petition for an immigrant visa. Without knowing more facts, it is not possible to explore your options. You should speak with an immigration attorney regarding your case.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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There are many options for non immigrant visas but I would need to know a lot more about your boyfriend, his background, (academic and employment), country of birth. He would be unlikely to be approved to visit a permanent resident girl friend unless he has strong ties to his home country and can prove he has no plans to stay but there are other visa options. I recommend a consultation with him with a copy of his Resume if possible. We would be happy to assess his case, advise more specifics on the procedures, timing and fees if you want to set up a consultation (in person or by phone) with me as indicated below. We do charge for consultation but the consultation fee is then credited 100% toward the fees for his case.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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As a green card holder you are not eligible for a fiance visa. You can get married overseas and then petition for him to come here or you can become a citizen and choose between a fiance visa to get married here or a spouse visa if you marry overseas. Depending on where your boyfriend is it can take many years for a visa to be approved if you are a green card holder, but would be about a year for a citizen.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2011 at 3:43 PM
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If you are engaged, you can apply for a K-1 visa. Our office is willing to assist you with this process. By obtaining this visa, your fiance will be allowed to travel to the U.S. for 90 days, in which time, you are expected to marry and file additional petitions which can result in a green card for your fiance. If you have no intentions of marrying your boyfriend, than the best route would be to apply for a B-2 visa. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2011 at 2:55 PM