Morrow-Larson

Hi

When I entered the green card lottery I was single. I now have a civil partner, and also won the lottery, giving me the opportunity to apply for a green card.

I've been for the immigration interview and it was approved and I now have until March to activate it. So my question is...

If I go over in March to activate the green card (temporary stamp in my passport) and get the green card, is there any way my civil partner can also get a green card through our civil partnership?

Any help would be great!!
Thanks

Trixie_b

Someone with better knowledge will come along shortly, but I think your answer is no.

Immegration only recognises marriage between men and women. common-law partnerships are also not recognised.

Sorry. I wish it were different for you

Morrow-Larson

thanks for your quick response. Do you think it's state specific?

Leyther

Immigration falls under federal and not state law, thus it is not state specific.

Morrow-Larson

Ok, thanks for this.

Noorah101

No. You must be married (male/female, not same-sex).

And if you marry, once you become a US LPR, it will take about 4 - 5 years for your spouse to immigrate based on that petition.

Rene

scrubbedexpat099

I you were going the marriage route you would have needed to get married before your interview.

You might want to look at an EB5 investment visa for your partner.

Morrow-Larson

If only I had 1/2 million dollars...... best I start playing the lottery! Thanks for your help everyone.