Elizabeth, New Jersey Fiancé Visa Lawyers

U.S. citizens engaged to a non-national may apply for a Fiancé visa, which allows a non-citizen entry to the U.S. in order to marry a resident of Elizabeth NJ.

The laws that govern these visas require that the couple provide proof of an engagement or a contract to marry, and that the two parties must have met at least once within the previous two years.

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Filing a Petition for Your Fiance' in Elizabeth New Jersey

If you need to file a fiancé petition; then you will need to file in the United States. Even if you plan on living in Elizabeth all of your immigration paperwork must be filed with the correct regional USCIS office. You can find the location of these regional offices by looking at your current immigration forms or consulting with an immigration attorney.

After you have submitted the petition, the process will begin. Because the person seeking to enter the U.S. is still an immigrant, he or she must still meet the requirements for a regular visa.

Amending Your Fiance Visa Application After Marriage

Once completed and when your fiancé has entered the country, the wedding must take place within 90 days. After this is done an applicant can adjust their immigration status to reflect their marriage. Accomplished Elizabeth, NJ Fiancé Visa Lawyers can assist you by simplifying this complicated process.

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United States and New Jersey Area Fiance Visa Information

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Life in Elizabeth

Elizabeth, New Jersey is located in Union County and has a population of over 124,000 people.  Elizabeth is the 4th largest city in New Jersey and also serves as the county seat for Union County.  In 2008, Popular Science Magazine rated Elizabeth, New Jersey as one of the 50 Greenest Cities in America.  It is also one of the nation's oldest cities, being founded in the year 1655 and incorporated in March of 1855.

The city of Elizabeth, New Jersey is a unique combination of business and residential developments.  A few examples of Elizabeth's major employers include Bayway Refinery and Newark Liberty International Airport.  The Jersey Gardens outlet mall and the Elizabeth Center also generate large amounts of revenue.

Elizabeth, New Jersey is filled with U.S. historical landmarks.  Residents and tourists can learn about American history at places such as Liberty Hall Museum.  Liberty Hall is a historic mansion built in 1772 by William Livingston, one of the signers of the U.S. Constitution.  Many notable U.S. persons were born and raised in Elizabeth, such as author Judy Blume and Poet Joe Weil.

Lawyers in Elizabeth, New Jersey offer assistance for a variety of legal matters and issues.  The Union County Courthouse Complex is located in Elizabeth.  Many Elizabeth attorneys resolve legal disputes at the courthouse.

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