What can I do to live with my boyfriend in the US? 8 Answers as of October 28, 2011

If your boyfriend/future husband doesn't become a US citizen, it may take up to 4 years for you to be able to immigrate to the US provided that you get married and file a petition.

Your boyfriend can marry you and petition for you right away. There is no time requirement that a person must wait. As he is only a green card holder, you will not have an immigrant visa immediately available. You will have to wait approximately 2-3 years for a visa to be available. However, if your husband becomes a naturalized citizen in the process it will speed up the case. Our office charges $2,500 for legal services and the United States Government charges approximately $1,000 in fees, but these fees are paid at different stages.

He needs to naturalize and become a US citizen to fast track the process for your green card in the U.S. How long has he had his green card?

As an LPR it will take a few years before you can come to the U.S. as he needs to become a U.S. Citizen first.

You can either have him apply a K-1 visa or file an I-130 petition for you. A price quote will be provided after further inquiries regarding him and you are done.

It depends on which country you were born. The waiting time for F-2A (spouse of green card holder) is at least 3 years .

After you marry, the priority date backlog for the FB-2A is January 2009. If he naturalizes, you would be an immediate relative.

It takes approximately 3 years if he petitions you as a permanent resident.