getting married after I140 filing

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If I marry my fiancee after filing of the I140, will he still be included in my petition? Will he still be able to qualify for the following to join benefits? Or will he go through the family based petition 2a preference?

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If I marry my fiancee after filing of the I140, will he still be included in my petition? Will he still be able to qualify for the following to join benefits? Or will he go through the family based petition 2a preference?

The I-140 is only for the job offer and your qualification (NCLEX RN/CG Exam). If you are dong it via consular processing, as I presume you are, then you will still have to wait for packet 3 (DS-230 forms) wherein you give your personal data and this includes your spouse and any children below 21 yrs old (if any). The DS-230 forms will only be given once there are visas available (no retrogression).

Of course, this is easier said than done. You will still have to prove to the consul in the US Embassy that you have known you're fiancee for some time prior to being married. This is protocol. The US embassy does not want any 'free rides' or 'marriage by convenience'.

Even those who have been married for quite some time (even w/ small children) will still have to present evidence and documents that they were indeed legally married for some time already and the children are really their's.

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Thanks lawrence.

Yes I am going through consular processing. From the other posts I have read, I thought the Ds230 forms are being sent out even with the retrogression... and the ones being held up is the packet 4 - the medical and interview.

If we got married after I received the green card, can I still petition him? What is the difference between petitioning him when he is NOT in the US and when he is in the US? And how long will the wait be?

We've been together for several years already but haven't tied the knot yet. Do you have any idea what proof do they need? Are you just referring to the marriage certificate, or do i need to bring any letter/picture?

Thanks again lawrence.

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if you get married after you receive your GC then you are waiting years before he can move and live in the US, much easier to do before you file DS230. Currently these forms have stopped being sent out until visas are available. Proof will be letters pictures as well as license

Good luck

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Thanks lawrence.

Yes I am going through consular processing. From the other posts I have read, I thought the Ds230 forms are being sent out even with the retrogression... and the ones being held up is the packet 4 - the medical and interview.

If we got married after I received the green card, can I still petition him? What is the difference between petitioning him when he is NOT in the US and when he is in the US? And how long will the wait be?

We've been together for several years already but haven't tied the knot yet. Do you have any idea what proof do they need? Are you just referring to the marriage certificate, or do i need to bring any letter/picture?

Thanks again lawrence.

Last retrogression, they do. Now, no. In fact, even those who already submitted their DS-230 forms had it sent back to them by the NVC.

And by the looks of things, if retrogression will be lifted via the CIR (if approved) w/c is intended to be sign by Pres. Bush by no later than August would mean the DS-230 forms would have to be re-signed on new editions of the forms as the current forms expires sometime late July 2006.

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Thanks lawrence.

Yes I am going through consular processing. From the other posts I have read, I thought the Ds230 forms are being sent out even with the retrogression... and the ones being held up is the packet 4 - the medical and interview.

If we got married after I received the green card, can I still petition him? What is the difference between petitioning him when he is NOT in the US and when he is in the US? And how long will the wait be?

We've been together for several years already but haven't tied the knot yet. Do you have any idea what proof do they need? Are you just referring to the marriage certificate, or do i need to bring any letter/picture?

Thanks again lawrence.

You have to present more than that. Usually pictures and sorts. In short, hard evidence. The US Embassy in Manila is very aware that fake documents such as marriage certificates can easily be re-produced from a certain place in Manila.

I would recommend that you include her in your DS-230 forms to make it easier for you. Other wise, it would be hard.

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If not on the DS-230, it will be two years before they can legally move to the US. That is why we always push for immediate family members to be included on the DS-230.

And that means spouse and children only; not siblings or your parents. They take about ten years plus to be petitioned after you have your citizenship.

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Thanks silverdragon, lawrence and suzanne.

If adopting husband's family name, do I also need to have my name changed for my visa screen certificate and passport before I pass the DS230 forms?

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Don't do that, it will cause you more issue with all of your other documents. Just include a notorized copy of the marriage license with the DS-230.

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I knew of two nurses who married their long time bf a couple of months before they were interviewed by the embassy.The important thing is you have a marriage contract on NSO paper and the husband is included on the DS230 as accompanying or to follow at a later date.If one has submitted a DS230 and wants something added or corrected, it can be done even on the embassy interview.Some consuls even ask applicants to fill up new DS230 forms even if there is no corrections to be made so it is updated to that day.Just bring the necessary authenticated/notarized/authorized documents to support your corrections.Bring pictures of you as a couple when you were not married yet and your wedding album.

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Hi guys! I just want to ask if this info goes the same with being pregnant and having a child while papers are on process? Like if you already filed your I 140 and you got pregnant in the process,can you bring your baby to US?:rolleyes:

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Hi guys! I just want to ask if this info goes the same with being pregnant and having a child while papers are on process? Like if you already filed your I 140 and you got pregnant in the process,can you bring your baby to US?:rolleyes:

If the baby is born prior packet3 and you have included his name on DS230 forms, then you will be able to take him with you to the US.

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