If a US citizen or resident marries Colombian in Colombia how do they go about bringing their spouse home after the marriage?

To bring a spouse from Colombia to the United States, a US citizen or resident must follow these steps:

1. File a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with USCIS. This form is used to establish the relationship between the US citizen/resident and their Colombian spouse.

2. Wait for the petition to be approved. The processing time for Form I-130 can vary depending on the workload at USCIS.

3. Once the petition is approved, the Colombian spouse will be sent an immigrant visa application packet from the National Visa Center (NVC).

4. The Colombian spouse must pay the visa application fee and submit the required documents. The documents include a completed Form DS-260, a valid passport, and evidence of the relationship such as a marriage certificate.

5. Attend an interview at the US embassy or consulate in Colombia. The consular officer will review the application and conduct an interview to ensure the marriage is genuine and the Colombian spouse is eligible for an immigrant visa.

6. If the visa is approved, the Colombian spouse will be issued an immigrant visa and will be allowed to enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident.

Please note that the above steps are a general overview of the process. The specific requirements and procedures may vary depending on the individual case.