Different Fees for Services

Allan, There is a huge differential in prices/services on the web and I am looking for a no B.S. legal office that is going to provide me with the best service.  Price is a concern of course.  My future bride and son are worth it!  Please comment on the differences.

Donald G.
From Michigan

Fiance [...]

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What’s a Good US Consulate?

Allan, If you could please tell me which of the of these 3 countries are the less difficult to get a fiancee here to the USA. 

1. vietnam

2. thailand

3. philippines

Thank you,

Steve S. in Minnesota

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Steve, Great question.  If you are early in dating and can make a choice, then here [...]

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Enter on VWP and apply for a Green Card based on Marriage?

Is it possible for my husband to sell the home in Japan, visit US with visa waiver as tourist, bring all the money and luggage with him, and stay in the US and apply for green card based on our marriage?  I am a U.S. citizen. Thank you,

Miki in New York

Husband in Japan [...]

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IMBRA Disclosures at time of 1st Contact

My dating service posts IMBRA regulations, but I’ve moved past “chat stage” and would like to exchange phone numbers? What is best way to proceed without violating any law? Do I ask online company to disclose my criminal background? What is proper procedure? Thanks.

Raymond in Texas

Fiancee in Brazil

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Raymond, The IMBRA reporting [...]

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Marrying a Canadian and Immigrating to the U.S.

Canadians are accustomed to having free access to the U.S. when visiting.  However, when there is a romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen, visiting privileges can stop.  Below is an example of a couple who innocently thought they could simply move the Canadian to the U.S. to be married.  This violates the rules and can [...]

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Married Someone Else on a K1 Visa

My fiance came to the U.S. on a K1 visa and did not marry his fiance at the time.  He overstayed his welcome.  Now, we got engaged and I want to marry him.  What should I do?

Jamie M. from South Carolina

Fiance from the Dominican Republic

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Jamie,  When your fiance [...]

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Is a Marriage Abroad Valid in the U.S.?

Q:  Allan in your experience and knowledge which countries as an alternative can we be married with less red tape then in Russia and that would be mutually recognized by Russia and USA?

David Q. in Colorado

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A:  There are marriage destination wedding spots all over the world.  Las Vegas is one example.  Suppose [...]

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Residing Abroad with Foreign Spouse

Allan,  I am working in Saudi Arabia and that is where my wife will be living also. It is my understanding that if she is not living permanently in the United States and she has a Green Card then they will take her card when she travels with me to Saudi Arabia. 
 
Would it [...]

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