hello,
i need help.. ok, i enetered the country as a student, in 1995, and in 1999 i got maried to american cetizen, she left me to live in another state , now we are planing to devorce and the reason that she deserted me, it has been more than two years we've been maried. is there any way i can apply for a green card, i have a brother who is gonna be a cetizen in augest of 2001, can he petitions for me, can i stay in the united state while the application pending. is there hope, is there any layer would help in this case... confused, help????

thank you

Dear Confused27:

If your US citizen spouse is not willing to petition for you, there is no way that your marriage will assist you in applying for residence.

If your brother becomes a US citizen he can petition for you, however, the waiting list in that category is more than 15 years long, and you will not be permitted to remain lawfully in the US during that period of time.

We don't know if you might qualify for residence in some other way, such as through employment. We would suggest that you consult with an immigration law attorney, who can review all of the facts in your case, and give you more complete information and advice. Good luck.

hello,
how long does it take to get a recidency if i am married to a U.S. citizen?

Dear Anonymous:

Assuming you entered the country legally, you can immediately file for adjustment of status.

How long it will take depends on the office that is processing your case. Go to our Home page and click on Local Office Processing Times to see how long it is taking at your local office. Good luck.

is it possible to get a green card through marrying a person who is a permanent resident in the US but still doesn't have citizenship.
actually i met a moroccan girl who had got her green card through Lottry. we are deciding to get married, but is it possible for me to get my green card through marrying her while she is not yet a US citizen?

Dear Anonymous:

If you marry someone who only has a green card, she can file a petition for you, but you will go into the family-based 2A category, which currently has a waiting list of about 5-7 years.

The only way that you can get your permanent residence faster is if she becomes a US citizen. Good luck.

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Hi, im from Britain.
Im not very clever on confusing legal forms. :(
If i marryed a girl who was a u.s citizen and always had been , does that mean i can live, work and such there with no problem.
thanks.

Hi!!?
I'm in confusion,because, I applay for the green
card 2004(dv2004),and i did't have notification
in 2003, I have it in april 2004,IS IT A REALL
NOTIFICATION?they told me to send my document,in
costa Rica,DOES kcc hAVE AN OFFICE? IN COSTA RICA?
THANKS.

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