Hi sajhaites, I am currently a permanent resident, and I expect to apply for my US citizenship soon. My longtime fiancee is in Nepal. I understand that the easiest and fastest way for me to bring her here would be for me to first become a citizen and then sponsor her. My questions are 1) Would it make any difference if I get married after/before I apply? a) does it complicate my own application process if I am not single? b) would it help speed up the process when I sponsor her later? 2) How long is the wait between the time I get my citizenship and when she can actually come to the US? I've heard that it can take up to 6 months? I've also heard that the process is immediate. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could shed some light here. THank you in advance.