If I love a woman in China and want to marry her, what is the best way to do it and get her to the US?
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If I love a woman in China and want to marry her, what is the best way to do it and get her to the US?
Asked on October 16, 2014 under Immigration Law, California
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you are a US citizen, you can either petition for her as a fiancee and then marry her when she enters the US and have her apply for a green card or you can marry her in China or a 3rd country and then petition for her as your spouse. EIther process will take about 10-12 months at a minimum.
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