American marrying Canadian, residing outside of the U.S.?
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American marrying Canadian, residing outside of the U.S.?
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I am a U.S. citizen, and will be marrying my Canadian girlfriend this summer, in the U.S. The kicker is, that we both will be living/working in Spain. I have a spanish visa and so does she, on our respective passports. We will be living in Madrid for the next two years. I am trying to figure out that the best options for us are in terms of getting her a green card.
Any Ideas?
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Thanks for all of the responses so far.
Just some addition info. It could easily be 10 years before we plan on moving back to the U.S. I just want it to be as fluid as possible when we do. I guess the real question is if she can get "credit" for her time being married to me while not in the US.
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Burt C
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Yes, If you want her to become an American Citizen she must live in the U.S for 5 years as an Alien Resident ( Green Card ) However, while in Spain. Go to the American Embassy in Madrid or Barcelona and apply for her Resident Card. If I am not mistaken, they will issue a Resident Card as soon as she step foot in the U.S. upon entering. |
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hockeyfan29
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Sounds very cool. I hope you and your new canadien fiancee will have much happiness and love. |
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MadMan
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You will need to apply for a spouse visa about a year before you plan on moving to the US. |
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Sidwell
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NO
no green card until she DOES move to usa.
If she did have a green card, she MUST live in USA for 4 out of every 5 years - which means no more than 1 year out of USA every 5 years.
you cant live in spain doing that.
And when she does MOVE to usa permanently - the only "credit" she can get is a permanent green card right from the first application (no conditions) - which means she can apply for citizenship 3 years later. All this because you were already married for more than 2 years when you applied. |
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Ken B
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I would make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy or consulate, they have the expertise and the ability to assist you. It should be no problem to get her a "green card". |
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