Q: I am an Indian national. I received my U.S. green card in 2000. Now, I am planning to marry an Indian girl. How I can bring my wife to the U.S. once we are married?

A: You can file an immediate relative petition for your spouse as a permanent resident. Then, once you become a U.S. citizen, upgrade your petition to a non-preference category. You can also wait, and file the same petition once you become a U.S. citizen. In addition, your fiancée may qualify for one of many nonimmigrant visa categories.