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chilcutt · #1 09-05-2011, 04:22 AM

My wife(Singaporean born) has asked me what is the process for obtaining a 'Green-Card', and I simply do not know.

Perhaps someone here knows the proceedure, or has a link?

lutzTD · #2 09-05-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

My wife(Singaporean born) has asked me what is the process for obtaining a 'Green-Card', and I simply do not know.

Perhaps someone here knows the proceedure, or has a link?

my wife is in the second stage, the first stage is a 2 year conditional green card then you apply to get the conditional status removed. for us it was different as she came to the US on a tourist visa then we got married and applied for a spouse green card. For you it would be direct to the spouse green card but she would need to get a spouse visa first which is harder. I hired a lawyer to make sure it was all done properly as inproper paper work will cause you to flounder in red tape. It was $8000 for my wife and 6 year old to be done at the same time then another $3200 to get the conditional status removed. I suggest you use the free consultation that most lawyers provide to get the facts before you do anything else, if you start the process wrong it will hinder that application

aklim · #3 09-05-2011, 10:42 AM

What is the problem? It should be fairly simple if you are a citizen for your wife to come across.

Talk to the US Embassy. If you are not a citizen, talk to

www.durrani.com

MTUpower · #4 09-05-2011, 11:53 AM

My wife has a green card and we did it ourselves. We applied, they obviously looked at the paperwork we sent in and the next step was a interview. We had to see a gov official to see if we were married "for real". We went it and after seeing our kids and listening to us he was close to approval. We (the wife and I) argued about some small detail and that sealed the deal- we were married "for real" in his eyes. Most people hire an attorney. I do not believe you can get a green card while living outside the states however- you have to live inside our borders to apply IIRC. Your living in Singapore will not help your case.

suginami · #5 09-05-2011, 12:03 PM

I applied for a green card for my wife when I was in the U.S. and she was in Japan.

She received her green card at the U.S. embassy in Osaka, and came to the U.S. to live.

It was that simple.

aklim · #6 09-05-2011, 12:05 PM

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I applied for a green card for my wife when I was in the U.S. and she was in Japan.

She received her green card at the U.S. embassy in Osaka, and came to the U.S. to live.

It was that simple.

Were you a US citizen? I think the OP has renounced his citizenship since he has voted in his new home.

chilcutt · #7 09-05-2011, 12:12 PM

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Were you a US citizen? I think the OP has renounced his citizenship since he has voted in his new home.

There is no way in hell I would give up my U.S. citizenship.
Singapore Government is toying with the idea of granting dual-citizenship.
Until that actually becomes law, my passport will contain the Bald eagle.
If they were to approve dual-citizenship, I dont think it would be a bad idea to do it.

suginami · #8 09-05-2011, 12:19 PM

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Were you a US citizen? I think the OP has renounced his citizenship since he has voted in his new home.

Yes, I'm a U.S. citizen.

I'm a 13th generation American and a Mayflower descendant .

chilcutt · #9 09-05-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MTUpower

My wife has a green card and we did it ourselves. We applied, they obviously looked at the paperwork we sent in and the next step was a interview. We had to see a gov official to see if we were married "for real". We went it and after seeing our kids and listening to us he was close to approval. We (the wife and I) argued about some small detail and that sealed the deal- we were married "for real" in his eyes. Most people hire an attorney. I do not believe you can get a green card while living outside the states however- you have to live inside our borders to apply IIRC. Your living in Singapore will not help your case.

Sounds correct,that she would have to live inside the borders in the States for at least 6 months. I dont think that the fact we were married in Singapore and the marriage is not registered in the States should matter, provided we can provide documentation.

aklim · #10 09-05-2011, 12:10 PM

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Sounds correct,that she would have to live inside the borders in the States for at least 6 months. I dont think that the fact we were married in Singapore and the marriage is not registered in the States should matter, provided we can provide documentation.

No, we were married in singapore. Got here and got remarried in SD. Tore up the first one and use the 2nd one. It won't matter. However, if you have your citizenship, it will be much easier.

Botnst · #11 09-05-2011, 10:10 PM

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.

spdrun · #12 09-05-2011, 10:21 PM

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I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen...

There's the oath and there's actual policy. Though, I guess a fully honorable person would keep the oath and renounce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Dual_citizenship

sjh · #13 09-05-2011, 10:24 PM

Sure.

There are always varying levels.

Ideally they'll resonate.

Botnst · #14 09-05-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

There's the oath and there's actual policy. Though, I guess a fully honorable person would keep the oath and renounce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Dual_citizenship

Why would one choose dishonor?

aklim · #15 09-05-2011, 10:47 PM

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Why would one choose dishonor?

Easier than being honorable.