I have a green card for 2 years. If I marry someone outside of USA how long will it take to sponsor?
Sponsoring a spouse from outside the U.S. takes 2 years if you are a green card holder, compared to 12 months if you become a U.S. citizen
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Sponsoring a spouse from outside the U.S. takes 2 years if you are a green card holder, compared to 12 months if you become a U.S. citizen
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