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Can an African marry an American?

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Can an African marry an American?

Yes, you can marry anyone you like, unless it happens to violate local laws. Some U.S. states, for example, don’t recognize a marriage between close family members or people under a certain age. The person’s immigration status (legal or not) has no bearing on whether your marriage will be recognized as legal.

How can a non U.S. citizen marry?

You will need to file Form I-130 and then Form DS-160 (also called the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application), followed by a medical exam and an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Although this can sometimes be a long process,, this option does lead to a green card as soon as you arrive in the United States.

How can a Nigerian marry an American?

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If you are not yet married and your fiancé(e) is still in Nigeria, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for your fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. on a K-1 visa in order to get married in the U.S.—and then your new spouse can apply for a green card (“adjust status,” using Form I-485) if desired.

How can I bring someone from Africa to America?

What documents do I need to invite someone to the USA?

  1. Fill the Affidavit of Support Form I-134.
  2. Write a letter of invitation to your visitor.
  3. Write an official letter to the US consulate concerned, asking them to kindly grant your visitor a visa.
  4. Attach your financial documents to the Consulate’s letter.

How much does it cost for a US visa?

The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is US$160. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$190. K visas cost US$265 and the fee amount for E visas is US$205.

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How long after marrying a U.S. citizen can I work?

Depending on your case, if you have applied as the spouse of a U.S. citizen, you may need to wait for 10-12 months. As a lawful permanent resident spouse, however, the waiting time could be upwards of 30 months. The processing time also depends on the service center processing your petition.

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