The guide that's helped thousands of binational couples unite in the U.S. If you're engaged or married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you probably deserve a U.S. immigrant visa or green card. But the U.

S. government doesn't make it fast or easy. The paperwork can be intimidating, getting personal help from officials is nearly impossible, and delays are inevitable. Fortunately, this easy-to-use guide puts all the information you need in one place. Fiancé & Marriage Visas helps you make sure you are truly eligible for a U.S. green card and then plan the fastest and best application strategy--whether you're engaged or already married, and living in the U.S.

or overseas. You'll be able to: confirm you won't face legal barriers to immigrating plan the best application strategy (for example, adjustment of status vs. consular processing) collect, prepare, and manage the required forms and paperwork prepare for interviews with U.S. officials prove your marriage is the real thing, not a sham deal with the two-year testing period for new marriages, and find out what to do if your application is delayed or denied. Plus, Fiancé & Marriage Visas gives you helpful advice on protecting and renewing your green-card status. It also provides samples of essential forms to guide you. This edition is updated with the latest fees, sample forms, and application procedures.