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How Do I Bring My Spouse (Husband or Wife) to Live in the United States?
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5a
Source: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Information for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to bring their spouse to live permanently in the U.S..
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• How do I bring my spouse to live in the U.S. with me?
• Who is considered a spouse?
• How do I bring my spouse to the U.S. if I am a U.S. citizen?
• How do I bring my spouse to the U.S. if I am a lawful permanent resident?
• How long must we be married before I can bring my spouse to the U.S.?
• Are there any conditions imposed on my spouse if we've been married only a short time?
• How do I check the status of my visa petition?
• Can my spouse live in the U.S. while the visa petition is pending?
• Where can I find assistance in bringing my spouse to live in the U.S.?

Form 1-130 - Petition for Alien Relative
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5a
Source: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Form 1-130, used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish their relationship to alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the U.S.. A separate form is required for each relative.
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• Where can I find a form I-130?
• What form do I use to establish a relationship with a family member I want to sponsor?
• Where do I file a form I-130?
• Do I need to fill out a form I-130 for each relative I wish to sponsor?
• Is there a filing fee for a form I-130?
• What documents do I need to show in filling out a form I-130?
• What documents do I need to prove a family relationship?
• What if I do not have the documents I need to fill out a form I-130?
• Where should I file the Form I-130?
• How long will it take for the I-130 to process