Married to a US citizen since 2001, need help

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fromabroadwoman

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Hi,

I've been married to a US citizen since 2001 and we have lived ouside of the United States. Now we want to move there both of us, and I wonder this:
What will be the best way to file for me, by us going to the States and file from there, or stay and do it here in Sweden?
Also, will it have a better impact on our case, that we've been married for so long, will it speed up the process?
Also, when I've got my Green Card, do we have to be reviewed or something after some yrs living in the States?

I'm thankful for any answers!
 
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fromabroadwoman said:
Hi,

I've been married to a US citizen since 2001 and we have lived ouside of the United States. Now we want to move there both of us, and I wonder this:
What will be the best way to file for me, by us going to the States and file from there, or stay and do it here in Sweden?
Also, will it have a better impact on our case, that we've been married for so long, will it speed up the process?
Also, when I've got my Green Card, do we have to be reviewed or something after some yrs living in the States?

I'm thankful for any answers!
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You would likely have to do consular processing. Check with the US consulate in Sweden if they have direct consular filing --- I don't remember off the top of my head. If they do, the USC can file the I130 petition AT THE CONSULATE, which will usually be much faster. When approved, you will complete your paperwork, be interviewed and hopefully receive an immigrant visa to travel to the US.

If the consulate does not have DCF, your husband must file an I130 petition to the service center in the US in the area where you will reside. This takes longer, but when approved, it will be forwarded to the Visa Center, and eventually to the consulate for your interview.

The only way for you to come legally to the US with immigrant intent is to file for a K3 visa in addition to the other applications ---- this allows the married spouse to come to the US while awaiting approval.

Once you do become a PR, you will likely receive a 10 year GC, and you will not be reviewed again, because of the time you have been married. Being married for a long time, however, does not speed up the process itself.
 
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