Hey guys,
Need some help please. Here's the situation:
Got my Green Card in Jan 05. Went to India to visit home, and they want me to get married. How can I bring a girl over here based on my status? (Can't bring her as a Fiance as I am not a US Citizen. Can't do the sposal visa since I don't have an H-1).
I have heard that I should have her get a tourist visa and then marry here and file for change of status, but I have also heard that that route could lead to problems later on. She may be sent back for 2-4 years when we go for our interview. The lawyer was recommending against going that route.
I have heard that she should get a student visa. Or the best option is for her to have an H-1 Visa. That way there are no hassles.
There's got to be enough Indian guys who live here- and I bet not all of them are Citizens or H-1 holders- who get married to Indian girls from India. Can anyone shed some light on this issue? I woud love to get it clarified so I can tell everyone's parents back home what the situation looks like. My lawyer's just been beating around the bush. Or you can give me a good lawyer's phone number. Thanks.
Akash Lamba
Need some help please. Here's the situation:
Got my Green Card in Jan 05. Went to India to visit home, and they want me to get married. How can I bring a girl over here based on my status? (Can't bring her as a Fiance as I am not a US Citizen. Can't do the sposal visa since I don't have an H-1).
I have heard that I should have her get a tourist visa and then marry here and file for change of status, but I have also heard that that route could lead to problems later on. She may be sent back for 2-4 years when we go for our interview. The lawyer was recommending against going that route.
I have heard that she should get a student visa. Or the best option is for her to have an H-1 Visa. That way there are no hassles.
There's got to be enough Indian guys who live here- and I bet not all of them are Citizens or H-1 holders- who get married to Indian girls from India. Can anyone shed some light on this issue? I woud love to get it clarified so I can tell everyone's parents back home what the situation looks like. My lawyer's just been beating around the bush. Or you can give me a good lawyer's phone number. Thanks.
Akash Lamba