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Marriage Green Card for an Immigrant Spouse
If a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident is married to a foreign-born spouse, then a marriage green card for an immigrant spouse allows the foreign national to live and work permanently in the U.S. Through this process, an applicant can live, work, study, and travel freely without any visa expiration and finally, after meeting the residency qualifications, can apply for U.S. citizenship. An immigrant spouse has to apply for an immigrant visa via consular processing to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.
Immigrant Spouse: Eligibility Criteria
- An applicant’s spouse must be a green card holder or lawful permanent resident.
- An applicant must have a genuine marriage with the U.S. citizen, not for the benefit of permanent residency in the U.S.
- Legal termination proof (divorce decree or death certificate) for any previous marriages for both the spouses.
- Applicant’s marriage must be admissible under U.S. immigration laws.
Why Partner With Us?
Experience You Can Trust
Transparent Communication
Genuine Care For Families
Faster Processing Support
Personalized Attention
- Recognizing the uniqueness of every marriage green card requirement, we maintain a strategic, compliant, and efficient approach in all aspects of immigration services.
- What sets us apart is that beyond the preparation and filing of marriage-based applications, we take a deep view in assessing the applicant’s entire situation.
- As dedicated legal professionals, we guide couples, offering precise, personalized, and result-oriented expertise, thereby optimizing your path to a positive outcome.
Immigrant Spouse: How We Support You
Filing Form I-130 Petition
Approval and Case Transfer
Green Card Application
Biometrics and Interview
Green Card Approval
End-to-End Assistance
From Evidence Preparation to Interview Training & RFE response
Frequently Asked Questions
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What documents are required to prove a legal marriage?USCIS requires necessary documents like a marriage certificate, joint financial records, utility bills, marriage photos, an affidavit from family/friends, and the birth certificate of shared children.
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What is a marriage green card?A marriage green card is a document that permits a foreign-born spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to live and permanently work in the U.S.
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What is the Conditional Green Card?On the day of green card approval, if the spouse’s marriage is less than two years, they receive a two-year conditional green card. Further, the conditions can be removed by jointly filing Form I-751, 90 days prior to the two-year expiry date.
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What is the timeframe for a marriage-based green card application?The typical process time for a U.S. citizen spouse is 12-18 months. For the spouse of a green card holder, the process can take over 35 months.
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Can an immigrant spouse work in the U.S. while the application status is pending?Yes, the immigrant spouse filing for I-485 (Adjustment of Status) can work in the U.S. by acquiring an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS.
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How does Hobberman guide couples when the spouse lives outside the U.S.?We manage the entire process from I-130 filing to NVC processing and interview preparation, ensuring all documents meet consular standards and the case moves efficiently through each stage.
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