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# The first step to gaining permanent residence for any foreign relative of a U.S. citizen is to file a petition for an alien fiancé/relative to USCIS.

* If you are engaged, you need to file form I-129F (petition for alien fiancé) - $455 (timelines).

* If you are already married, you need to file form I-130 (petition for alien relative) - $355 (timelines)

o CR-1: marriage between immigrant, and USC spouse less than two years must file this. It is a Conditional Residence green card that must be removed in two years.

o IR-1: Immediate Relative, marriage between immigrant & USC spouse for more than two years must file this. It has no limit.

# You will receive paperwork. U.S. Citizenship and Services (USCIS) will send you a Notice of Action (NOA) or two for your I-130 or I-129F. This simply indicates that your petition is in process.

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