Whether to apply for a wife or a fiancé depends on your specific situation and preferences. Here are some general differences between the two processes:

If you are engaged to a foreign national and plan to marry in the United States:

• You would apply for a K-1 visa, which allows your fiancé to enter the United States for 90 days for the purpose of getting married.

• After your fiancé enters the United States, you must marry within the 90-day period and then apply for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident.

• The K-1 visa process typically takes several months, and the adjustment of status process can take several more months.

  
  
  

  
  
  

If you are already married to a foreign national:

• You would apply for a marriage-based green card, which allows your spouse to become a lawful permanent resident.

• The process involves submitting a petition and application to USCIS, attending an interview, and providing evidence of your relationship.

• The marriage-based green card process can also take several months.

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the K-1 visa process allows your fiancé to enter the United States more quickly, but you must marry within a certain time period and the overall process can be more complex.

The marriage-based green card process may take longer, but it is a more straightforward process if you are already married. Ultimately, the best option depends on your specific circumstances and preferences.

At US Immigration Consultants we can assist in looking at your options.