Carrollton, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Generally, the USCIS will require documentary evidence showing that the petitioner has sufficient income to sponsor a spouse both at the time an application is filed, and again at the time the application is approved. The USCIS may, but is unlikely, to accept documentary evidence that you have a job awaiting your return following your pregnancy, and so it would be wise to have a joint sponsor for the application process. Generally a joint sponsor may be any U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident who has sufficient documentable income and who is willing to assume the obligations specified in the Affidavit of Support. It would be wise for your family to work with an immigration lawyer to assure eligibility and to assure that the applications are properly prepared and thoroughly documented.

The wait time in F4 category now is 12.5 years. Except for citizens of Mexico and Philippines (17.5 years and 23.5 years, respectively.) You cannot expect any news on your case until your wait time is over.

A U.S. citizen may apply for a fiance? to enter the U.S. for the purpose of becoming married within the required time, and then following the wedding the couple jointly may complete the process for adjustment of status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). Approximately three years after getting a "Green Card," the foreign national spouse may apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. The application process can be significantly more complex than it may first appear, and improper preparation or inadequate documentation may cause significant delay or even more harsh consequences. It would be wise for you and your fiance to consult with an immigration attorney, who, after learning all of the relevant information about your fiance, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies, including likelihood of success, total costs, etc.