If my fiance is an American and we’re planning to get married but I currently practice abroad, can I get married and still be able to work abroad for a couple of months until I relocate to the US?
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If my fiance is an American and we’re planning to get married but I currently practice abroad, can I get married and still be able to work abroad for a couple of months until I relocate to the US?
Asked on November 23, 2015 under Immigration Law, Florida
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the process of getting a foreign national spouse to the US through a fiance visa or spouse visa takes about 12 months and even once you have a visa granted, the visa is valid for a few months so you can take care of whatever business you have overseas before entering the US.
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