How do I get my fiance a green card?
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How do I get my fiance a green card?
She is currently on an au pair visa and we want to get married. What is the best way to ensure she can get a green card and stay in the country with me?
Asked on January 5, 2015 under Immigration Law, North Carolina
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If she is already in the US in valid nonimmigrant status, you do not need to do a fiancee visa for her. You will simply get married whenever you plan to do that and petition for her permanent residence as a spouse of a US citizen if you are a US citizen.
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