u/Frosty-Taro4380

Lebanon to US - best path to immigration as a serious relationship

Reaching out for guidance on the best U.S. immigration path for my partner and me given the current immigration climate and any potential restrictions impacting Lebanese nationals.

I am a U.S. citizen, and my boyfriend is a Lebanese citizen currently holding a valid 5-year U.S. tourist visa (B1/B2). We are discussing marriage and would like to proactively understand the best path forward for starting his immigration process once we are ready.

A few questions I’d appreciate guidance on:

  • Given the current U.S. administration and any policy changes affecting Lebanese nationals, are there any current restrictions, delays, or heightened risks we should be aware of for immigrant visa processing?
  • Between a fiancé visa (K-1) and a marriage-based visa (CR-1/IR-1), which path is typically the most practical in the current climate?
  • Which route is generally the fastest overall to lawful permanent residency/green card?
  • Which route tends to be the most cost-effective?
  • Are there any risks or strategic considerations given that he already holds a valid U.S. tourist visa?
  • Based on current processing realities, would you recommend beginning any preparatory steps now?

We are in the early planning stage and want to make the most informed legal and strategic decision before moving forward.

Thank you.

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u/Frosty-Taro4380 — 20 days ago

fastest path to citizenship (leb to usa)

hi, discussing future plans w bf and mentioned doing the fiancé visa.
i am American citizen, he is leb citizen, he has 5 yr us tourist visa rn.
ideal path is to get him a green card towards citizenship fastest, but don't know which is best, there are a few routes.
i've heard that for leb - marriage visa takes longer to do than fiance visa, but marriage gives him his green card right away?
anyone does the fastest process and in these times (trump admin + war)?

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u/Frosty-Taro4380 — 20 days ago

Hello! Care to spare any tips on how to find a second hand Toyota hybrid car (open to Camry Corolla rav4 even a PRIUS) in Lebanon that may be decently priced?

Looking to buy second hand and make sure I’m not getting screwed over by auctioned cars etc etc.

(I’m new to living in the country long term and don’t know where to find good value used cars; and would ideally love a newer model hybrid)

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u/Frosty-Taro4380 — 1 month ago