The process they probably used was Direct Consular Processing. Newer legislation makes DCP less common and much more difficult to obtain. At a...

Getting married ... better do it now or get a visa fiance?

There can be very serious complications if you marry while on a tourist visa, including the possibility of getting deported. If you decide to take...

My husband is in Mexico, I'm a US citizen what is the first step.

There a many factors that will impact your ability to qualify for an immigrant visa for your husband, such as whether or not he was already in the...

Why does my son-in-law have to return to his country for his visa appointment with the US Consulate.

The problem here seems to be that your son-in-law should have filed for adjustment of status at the same time as filing for the immigrant visa. ...

Looking for guidance on documents and criteria required to marry my chinese bride2b during her nxt UStourism visit

First, the reason to wait for the K-1 fiance visa is that it is illegal for her to enter the US on her tourist visa with the intention of remaining...

When should I apply for adjustment of status on the K1 visa?

You should change status as soon as possible after getting married. As a K-1 you have no ability to leave and reenter the US or to work. As part...

My boyfriend is in the states on a student visa which has been expired since 2007.If we decide to get married what happens next?

First, you need to hire an attorney, because filing the paperwork to adjust him back to legal status could put him on USCIS's radar. In his...

If you file an I-130 concurrently with an I-485 does the fee of $355 for the I-130 applies?

You have to pay both fees, the I-485 fee and the I-130 fee.

I-485 - Additional documents during concurrent filing?

You must file the I-130 petition for immigration status based on your marriage at the same time as your AOS petition. Sarah M. Cross The Law...

Is there a fast track or lower fee for a canadian citizen married to a US citizen Marine officer now living in the US?

I agree with the previous answer. There is no "fast track" either because you are a Canadian citizen or because your spouse is in the military. ...