Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Is there time limit

Hi, I have recived my american passport through marriage with america citizen about 8 months ago. My wife and have divorced. I have met a woman and we want to get married. She is bulgarian national who is studing here. Her status is F1. If we marry will she be able to obtain permanent residency through our marrriage? I have heard that there is time limit for people like me, who obtain citizenship through marriage. Will I be able to sponsor my wife for green card? Do I have to wait certain amount of time before I can marry again? Can my new wife file for change of status based on our marriage right away? Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ivan


Asked on 4/06/05, 3:18 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jacob Sapochnick

Re: Is there time limit

Hi Ivan,

Once you become a US Citizen, you are free to marry and sponsor your wife. As long as the marriage is bona fide, she will get all the benefits.

Note that the process of filing has changed in CA and now all cases are being processed at the Chicago LockBox.

Feel free to contact my office at 619 819 92 04 if you need further assistance.

Jacob Sapochnick, Esq.

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Answered on 4/06/05, 3:21 pm
Linda Allen Law Offices of LInda M Allen

Re: Is there time limit

Dear Ivan:

Thank you for your inquiry. In response, there is no time limit. You are free to marry and sponsor your spouse for a green card (as an immediate relative of a USC). Our firm routinely handles these types of cases and would be pleased to assist you. If we may be of assistance, please feel free to contact me directly at 619.233.0900.

Sincerely,

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Answered on 4/06/05, 3:34 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Is there time limit

5 years after you became permanent resident not the conditional resident. You should be very close....

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Answered on 4/07/05, 12:45 pm


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