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1. I am a GC holder for a year. I got married in dec of 2008 to a foriegn national and need to know when to file the I-130 for my wife. I do not have any tax returns as yet since i did not gain employement till 2009. I need to know the best way to tackle getting my wife over. If i send the I-130 in how soon will i need to provide financial documents like tax returns and other statements of support. Or will it be ideal for me to hold on till i have at least one years tax return as i would prefer not to be the cause of any processing delays.

2.As a follow up to the question 1, as advised by you I have gone ahead and submitted forms I-130/G-325A. The check for the applications has been cashed, but I would like to know what the next step is or how best to follow up on this.

1. I think you should file ASAP. You can get a co-sponsor and show all other assets you have.


2. For basic information call the USCIS customer service. Your local Congressman can help in the follow up.

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time require to get GC for spouse

normally how many years require to get a greencard for a person who has a spouse with greencard.i have a greencard for 3 years.getting married this year and will be staying in USA from next year.so im planning to apply for greencard for my spouse from minnesota. after how long she can join me as still i am not citizen?

time require to get GC for spouse

Times are determined by the country of birth. See: http://www.immigration.com/visa-bulletin for times.

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