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Generally when a U.S. citizen plans to marry a foreign national the couple has options of: (1) filing an application for a fianc?/fiancee visa that authorizes the foreign national to enter the U.S. and become married within the required time, and then file for adjustment of status, or (2) becoming married outside the U.S. and then proceeding with consular processing in the Immediate Relative category. There are pros and cons to each option. Also, the filing of an application for a fianc?/fiancee visa would not interfere with the couple changing their mind and proceeding with option (2). There are many more considerations addressing eligibilities, options and strategies, and this includes reviewing documentary evidence of the fianc?'s immigration-related history and an understanding about why a previous visa application was denied. It would be wise for you and your fianc? to consult with an immigration attorney about this.

If your husband falsely claimed to be a U. S. citizen on or after September 30, 1996, he is permanently barred from immigrating to the U. S. He may be eligible for a nonimmigrant visa waiver with the factors to be considered the nature and date of the offense, rehabilitation of character, and the necessity for, or the urgency of his proposed trip to the United States.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

Generally, a single DUI conviction six years before applying for naturalization will not stand in the way of eligibility to naturalize. This is true regardless of whether an applicant has taken advantage of the provisions of 245(i) in obtaining Permanent Resident status. Nonetheless, it would be wise to provide to the USCIS a full set of court-certified disposition documents from that conviction. It also would be wise for you to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibility and strategies, and who could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.