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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US Military Deployed or Stationed Overseas

Military service men and women who are stationed overseas and who marry a foreigner generally have specific needs.  Here is a list of immigration matters to consider:

Obtaining a US Visa:  The military and immigration systems are entirely independent of one another.  The fact that someone is in the US military does not [...]

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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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Minimum Income Requirements for Fiance and Marriage Visa Processing

Stable Earnings:  The U.S. citizen petitioner must have stable U.S. employment over the minimum required for green card, fiance visa, and marriage visa processing.  Generally, you must show enough income during a calendar year so that your tax returns will show more than the minimum required. 

The [...]

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I want to live in Russia until we can come to the U.S. together

Question

I want to marry Anna but we are both new to immigration laws. She was told if I live with her in her country for 6 months it would be easier for her to come back with me to the united states to marry. I am willing to live over in Russia [...]

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K1 Fiance Visa or CR Marriage Visa – Which is Better?

Question
I am about to go and marry this fine lady (leaving May 13th) – i have read both pros and cons about a CR-1 visa vs a K-1 visa. What is your opinion? and why is one better than the other etc. i feel it is better to marry in China for her family’s [...]

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