Thanks for the advice "Sum" and I also appreciate your post "easy" but the thing is, I'm not planning to get married to an American for the sake of Green Card! It's about a close relative of mine who's getting married to an American! And thanks for your concern but this isn't a fraudulent marriage or anything. This is a love marriage ( don't think of it in a typical way now ) and the guy happens to be a heir of a rich family and by rich, we're talking FILTHY rich and him getting married to an American chick was the last thing that his parents would've wanted. Anyways, back to my question. I wanted to know when he's going to be eligible to apply for Green Card, I mean in terms of months or years...like an year after his marriage? or a couple of years or so..Also, if he were someone who got married to an American chick for the sake of Green Card then he'd have already known what the procedures were, but he doesn't have a freaking clue! In fact, he's worried about taking his wife to Nepal ( for Nepali ceremonial marriage ) fearing his F-1 status might be in jeopardy! So, I'd be thankful if "Sum" could elaborate on his reply! Thanks again!