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Green Card through Marriage

Live Legally in the U.S. with Your Spouse

Green Card through Marriage

What is the Green Card through Marriage?

The Green Card through marriage allows spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to obtain permanent residency in the United States. This immigration pathway provides legal stability for couples and serves as a foundation for future citizenship.

Permanent legal residency

The foreign spouse can live, work, and study legally in the United States.

Family-based immigration priority

U.S. immigration laws give priority to family reunification, especially for spouses.

Ready to start your Green Card through Marriage process?

Every couple’s journey is unique. Let an experienced immigration attorney guide you through every step and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Green Card through Marriage

Is this visa right for me?

This is the ideal option if you’re legally married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder and want to build a stable life together in the United States.

Faq´s

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no minimum time required to apply for a marriage-based Green Card, but you must prove that the marriage is genuine.

It depends on the case, but you can submit joint photos, shared bank accounts, and other documents that demonstrate an ongoing relationship.

Yes. If you apply for adjustment of status within the United States, you can include a work permit and even a travel permit while your case is being processed.

If you divorce before obtaining permanent residency, USCIS may deny your application. However, if you can prove that the marriage was genuine and not fraudulent, you may still qualify in certain circumstances.

Yes, but you must have an approved travel permit. Leaving without this document could result in your marriage-based residency application being automatically cancelled.

If your spouse is a U.S. citizen and you are in the United States, adjustment of status takes between 12 and 18 months. If your spouse is a permanent resident, it can take longer depending on priority dates and country of origin.

The sponsor must show sufficient income according to U.S. government guidelines, which are based on household size and the federal poverty level. We recommend consulting with your immigration attorney to confirm the exact amount that applies to your case.

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