It is easy to bring after becoming citizen, might takes (5-9 months nowadays). But you can start with filing I-130 for her/him now, i heard some of them have got approved early. But it goes to Nepal embassy which calls turn wise so will take some time again. Later if it happens, and u get your citizenship then can upgrade the case asap. This is what i know. Regards.

nissan2006 · Mar 14, 2010 1:09 AM

Any other insights?

Bidroh · Mar 14, 2010 10:40 PM

Birodh: We can answer your query from different angle but give us the real situation, then one line will be suffice.  I do not know where to start to answer you, you question is vague. Syanjali  

syanjali · Mar 15, 2010 10:44 AM

this might be of some help... http://guruimmigration.wordpre...

santoshgiri · Mar 15, 2010 11:19 AM

Syanjali, it isn't vague at all. If you were to read my topic title, it basically tells you that a Green Card holder is seeking some info on the chances of being able to bring his/her spouse while as a Perm. Resident. Thanks for the link Santoshgiri but the blog is even more confusing. Anybody else has personal experiences?

Bidroh · Mar 15, 2010 5:26 PM

Here's my personal story.........If you file for your spouse when u r only a green card holder, it takes at least 3 years to get him/her to US. If you file for ur spouse after you get your citizenship, it only takes 5-6 months. So you do the math and figure out which option is better.........Hope that helps........Peace

sukule · Mar 16, 2010 12:11 AM

Yep get a ctznship then bring her

Stiffler · Mar 16, 2010 12:44 PM

So my plans of getting married just took a massive jolt.. hmm What if she were already in the U.S. as a F-1 student? How long will it take for her status to get changed?

Bidroh · Mar 16, 2010 7:07 PM

So, you are a green-card holder and thinking of getting married? Even you marry a f-1 student, I am not sure she can change her status just because she is in US. Please check with Immigration lawyer. If I were you, will marry any F-1 status girl and keep her status until I get citizenship.

syanjali · Mar 17, 2010 2:40 PM

The only sad part is, I still have 3.5 more years before I can apply for Citizenship. To make things worse for myself, I don't intend on applying for Citizenship. Afno matribhumi visit garna ni koi visa liyera jancha!

Bidroh · Mar 18, 2010 1:48 AM

You will be going to be a life long  Bachelor  like Mr. Bhattrai. But , by the time you will be eligible for Citizenship, we may have dual citizenship in Nepal.

syanjali · Mar 18, 2010 6:09 PM