When to marry?

thrix

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My friend has interview date for the next week. He is planning to marry her gf, who is on F-1 visa (valid until Nov 1st 2007). He wants to sponsor her. When to marry? After the oath and with nat cert or after interview?
 
newdawn said:
Isn't marriage more important than dates around naturalization?
Preferably after oath.

It's taking a lot of time to get GC for her future wife. She wants to work fast...
 
If he marries her before becoming a citizen, he can still sponsor her GC, but it will take longer. An existing I-130 petition can however be upgraded if the sponsor becomes a citizen, although it still may be faster in the long run to wait and submit I-130/I-485 together after he gets his citizenship.

My suggestion - wait and see how the interview turns out and act accordingly.
 
thrix said:
My friend has interview date for the next week. He is planning to marry her gf, who is on F-1 visa (valid until Nov 1st 2007). He wants to sponsor her. When to marry? After the oath and with nat cert or after interview?

Marriage can happen any time, It is better to apply for the I130 after he gets his Citizienshio Cert.
Thanks,
Sams68
 
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