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Member since 19 September 2014

cmr24Member14 January 2016 04:48:56

Hi all,

I am a Sri Lankan married to an American soldier and I plan to apply for greencard this week.
We have hired a lawyer for the same purpose. I was just wondering if I can get information on how long it has taken to others like me.
If anyone can give me some useful tips and share their experiences it would be great!
I really hate being separated from my husband. I want to start my life with him in the USA .

Thank you!

Vahiné Tahiti Member

Member since 18 August 2014

Vahiné TahitiMember16 January 2016 02:08:02

Hello Sri,

It took normally 7 to 9 months. When the process start you need to stay in the US until you receive your first convocation by the immigration service, after the first interview you will receive your Green Card by mail, then you have 2 years in conditional (just to be sure you're here for the right reason) and after 2 years interview again to get your final Green card. If you loose your Green card it cost $500 to get a new one...
But good think to have hired an Attorney, easier...
Have a nice evening.

Lise

cmr24 Member

Member since 19 September 2014

cmr24Member18 January 2016 02:52:36

Hi Lise,

Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it.
Hope you have a lovely week!

Vahiné Tahiti Member

Member since 18 August 2014

Vahiné TahitiMember18 January 2016 03:02:33

My pleasure and let me know if you have more questions...I will help you if I can !

Have a great week too.

Lise

britmick Active member

Member since 12 February 2014

britmickActive member25 January 2016 13:52:02

There is a different process for people living abroad than people who are the spouse of a US Citizen that currently resides in the USA......As Tahiti mentioned...get an attorney if neither you or your husband can get your heads around the process.

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