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Originally Posted by AnnaC
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The site you referred me to has been very helpful however, nearly all of what I get is that I should apply for a K1. This may be the right way to go but, right now this does not seem to align itself with my gfs family ideals. I need to learn more about the options for my gf (and communicate those options to her parents) before I can think about applying for a K1.
I do agree that attempting to please the parents is a BAD idea. This still does not change the fact that I love my gf and I want to see her happy. At this point, a 12 year wait for her gc seems OK to me as long as my gf can go to the US to study (even for a student with out of state tuition prices) while waiting for her gc through her parents. The 12 year number is what I have heard regarding getting a gc through the parents of US LPRs.
If I can help facilitate my gf getting to the us based solely on my gfs merits, then getting married in the US would be VERY VERY VERY likeliy to be supported by her parents. This is because her initial trip to the US was initiated by mf gfs personal merits so everyone is happy. Once we are married, then the traditions of my (then) wife’s immediate family now SUPERCEDE the traditions of my (now) gfs parents. At that point, I would then be able to apply for her without stepping on any of her families idealistic (albeit some what seemingly disillusioned) toes.
How long might US LPRs have to wait to receive Citizenship? Where can I read more about this process?
Last year in June my gfs under 21 year old sister received her gc. This has made my gfs parents even more fervently believe that my 24 year old gf will receive her gc any day now. I would really like to here comments regarding this belief. My gfs parents are US LPRs and my gfs parents have approximately 1-2 years before being able to apply for there US citizenship