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In the situation that you describe, you would probably only be able to legally bring her over by filing for PERM labor certification. That process would take approximately 12 years based upon the immigrant visa backlog in that category for natives of India. Being 31 years of age, she would be considered too old for the J-1 visa program for au pairs. 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.    

Significantly more information is needed in order to respond to your question and to further evaluate eligibilities, options and strategies: What is the sponsor's/petitioner's immigration status? What is the family member's/beneficiary's relationship to the petitioner? Is the beneficiary located in the U.S. or outside the U.S.? What is the beneficiary's immigration-related history? Etc. It would be wise for the anticipated sponsor and beneficiary to consult with an immigration lawyer.

A naturalized U.S. citizen may petition for his second wife to come to the U.S. and to become a Permanent Resident, notwithstanding that his former wife remains in the U.S. Depending upon all of the circumstances, a heightened level of scrutiny may be applied to the process. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.