The book that's helped thousands of couples around the world
You're engaged or married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and all you want is the right to be together in the United States. Should be simple, right? It's not. The pile of application forms can be overwhelming, the bureaucracy isn't helpful, and delays are inevitable. This book will help you succeed.
Discover the fastest and best application strategy.
Avoid common--and serious--mistakes.
Prepare for meetings with officials.
Prove your marriage is real--not a fraud.
Deal with the two-year testing period for new marriages.
The 9th edition covers the expanded provisional waiver opportunity, and changes to application processes. It also provides checklists and sample forms throughout. Use this book if you are living in the United States or overseas and:
your fianc is a U.S. citizen
your spouse is a U.S. citizen, or
your spouse is a U.S. permanent resident.
Author Biography
Ilona Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is coauthor of Becoming a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and numerous other top selling books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington. Bray also blogs on Nolo's Immigration Law Blog. Amien Kacou has several years of national and international experience helping immigrant workers and families settle in the United States. He began his career as an intern in public interest organizations working with child trafficking victims and refugees, before joining a small practice where he focused on removal defense, family unity, and naturalization. He now dedicates a large portion of his practice to international workers, including professionals seeking H-1B status as well as researchers seeking national interest waivers.
