Ranger, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

The processing time will depend on what country you are from. Check out the visa bulletin on the State Department website. Have your father file an I-130 petition for you to get the ball rolling. Best of luck.

Although not entirely clear from your question, I presume that you are asking about becoming married to a U.S. citizen. Generally, someone who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a visa evidenced by an I-94 Card), may marry a U.S. citizen, and then promptly apply for adjustment of status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). This is true regardless of whether the foreign national spouse may have overstayed his/her visa or even worked without authorization. It would be wise for you and your fiance/fiance to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about you and your soon-to-be spouse, could advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies and offer legal representation in the often complex application 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.

The Form G-325A Biographic Data form is just one of many documents needed in a family-related immigration application process. This is an elementary part of the application process, and it would be wise for you and your wife to engage an immigration attorney, who, after learning all of the relevant details about you, your wife, your marriage and your pending application, could advise you about any other problems that may cause delay in your case and could advise you about any other eligibilities, options and strategies for enabling your wife to come to the U.S. at the earliest possible time.