Can i file gc for my spouse while m still on gc and just got married

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DD2003

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hey
i got gc in 2005 and because of studies i was in my native country now m getting married and I am still in my native country and would be coming in US in jan2012. so can it possible that i can file for gc for my spouse? and how much time will this procedure take?
 
what do you mean by regular visit..is it once in every six months!!...you can file your wife for GC but it will take usually 2-3 yrs for processing..but if you become a citizen while the application it progress, it will fasten your process and can get it in 8-10 mnths usually... my friends have also got it in 7 mnths...apply for citizenship asap if you are eligilble..check the uscis naturalization eligibility and see whether you are eligible for applying...there are criteria like you need to be physically present for atlest 2.5 yrs and maintain continous residence for 5yrs (differes in diff case) by visiting us in every 6mnths...post your timeline how u visited outside..and can see whether you are eligible



DD2003 said:
yes i am maintaining my GC status by regular visit to US
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after getting GC and living in US for one month i applied for re-enter permit in yr 2005, which allowed me to re-enter within 2yrs in US after that i re-enter in 2007 n then after spending around 15 days i reapplied 4 re-enter permit, which gave me time up to march2010, then i came back in February 2011 n now coming back in January 2012 for good.
 
You can file an I-130 petition now for your wife, but it will take about 3 years for her to get a consular interview, since you're not a citizen and your citizenship eligibility is delayed until 2016 due to your extensive travel history.
 
ohh ok..
i ll file for I 130 n will hope his green card procedure take less time..
is there any chance that i can call him on travel basis? i mean i heard and read that it is really tough calling your spouse once you file for I 130
 
Apparently you are from India, the way you used the word "call". I think you meant "bring him to visit", but when non-Indians say "call" they generally mean just talking to somebody on the phone. If you say or write something like "bring him to visit" it would be less confusing.

Anyway, to answer your question, yes the I-130 filing makes it more likely for the noncitizen/nonresident spouse to be refused entry or refused a visa. Spouses of USC and GC holders have a high rate of overstay, and the I-130 filing would alert USCIS about the marriage and the desire to immigrate.
 
ohh i am really sorry for the confusion. i ll try to use more straight words from my side
thanx for the information too :)
 
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