What is the easiest way to bring wife to the US if I am a green csard holder?
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What is the easiest way to bring wife to the US if I am a green csard holder?
I am a green card holder. Now I am in Russia. I would like to bring my wife to the US. Currently she is in Russia. We got married a couple of weeks ago on Cyprus. I have to get to the US in 3 momhs I would like to bring my wife to the US ASAP. What type of visa should she apply for – student or visa of a wife? How long may it take to receive a visa for a wife and which visa will be easier to receive?
Asked on April 6, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There are no easy options. She must wait outside the country for immigration visa. Or, you can wait a number of years to get your citizenship and bring her here. The other way is to find her a job so that an employer can sponsor a working visa such as H1. Such a visa does allow immigration intent.
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