Student Visa and Filing of Green Card

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I used to live in United States for 3 years and 6 months, but currently I am working in India, and a month back I was married to a US Citizen, and she will live with me in India till we move back to US after approximately 2 years and 6 months.
Currently, I hold a Student Visa which is valid, and I need to file for my Permanent Residency.
I will not travel to US but will work in India till I get my Permanent Residence.

Can you all give guidance as to what is the best option to go around in this Situation, and to get the Permanent Residence quickly??

Looking forward for your feedback.
 
zambaba90 said:
Currently, I hold a Student Visa which is valid, ...
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If you're no longer enrolled in a US school, it's no longer valid, even though it's unexpired.

Can you all give guidance as to what is the best option to go around in this Situation, and to get the Permanent Residence quickly??
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Have her file I-130 to initiate the process about 1 year before you're ready to move back to the US. The process may take less than a year, but after being interviewed and approved at the consulate you'll have 6 months to enter the US.
 
Family relatives of United States citizens and green card holders (permanent residents) are eligible to apply for a U.S. Green Card. The United States citizen or green card holder must being this process by filing Form I-130, Petition for Relative, on behalf of the foreign citizen relative. This petition may be filed before or at the same time (concurrent filing) as Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Residence.

Disclaimer: The information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to be construed as legal advice or creating an attorney-client relationship with Law Firm.



zambaba90 said:
I used to live in United States for 3 years and 6 months, but currently I am working in India, and a month back I was married to a US Citizen, and she will live with me in India till we move back to US after approximately 2 years and 6 months.
Currently, I hold a Student Visa which is valid, and I need to file for my Permanent Residency.
I will not travel to US but will work in India till I get my Permanent Residence.

Can you all give guidance as to what is the best option to go around in this Situation, and to get the Permanent Residence quickly??

Looking forward for your feedback.
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Jackolantern said:
If you're no longer enrolled in a US school, it's no longer valid, even though it's unexpired.


Have her file I-130 to initiate the process about 1 year before you're ready to move back to the US. The process may take less than a year, but after being interviewed and approved at the consulate you'll have 6 months to enter the US.
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Does it help in speeding up the Process that I already have my Social Security Number, and already maintaining Bank Accounts in US, and have paid Taxes while I was living in United States??
 
hazelickes said:
Family relatives of United States citizens and green card holders (permanent residents) are eligible to apply for a U.S. Green Card. The United States citizen or green card holder must being this process by filing Form I-130, Petition for Relative, on behalf of the foreign citizen relative. This petition may be filed before or at the same time (concurrent filing) as Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Residence.

Disclaimer: The information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to be construed as legal advice or creating an attorney-client relationship with Law Firm.
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Does it help in speeding up the Process that I already have my Social Security Number, and already maintaining Bank Accounts in US, and have paid Taxes while I was living in United States??
 
zambaba90 said:
Does it help in speeding up the Process that I already have my Social Security Number, and already maintaining Bank Accounts in US, and have paid Taxes while I was living in United States??
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No, that doesn't speed up the green card process at all. Having those things may help you after you move back to the US, because you wouldn't have to wait for a Social Security number to be issued before you can start working and get paid, and if you established a good credit history when you were in the US it'll be easier to get car loans and credit cards (compared to people moving to the US without any credit history).
 
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