Application Process for a Green Card Based on Marriage

Learn the application procedures if you're an immigrant seeking to apply for a U.S. marriage-based visa.

Married to a U.S. green card holder? Here's how that person can sponsor you to immigrate to the United States.

If your B-1/B-2 is still good, can you just use this to visit a spouse while waiting for an immigrant visa to come through?

A common misuse of the VWP may lead to a finding of visa fraud and inadmissibility.

Steps you will need to take if you are a U.S. citizen living abroad (or you are a U.S. green card holder traveling abroad for an extended period of time), and you are married to a foreign citizen who wishes to receive a U.S. green card based on your marriage.

Find out how long it takes to get a K-1 fiancé or spousal immigrant visa--and how to do it.

How would-be immigrants in the "preference categories" can track their progress toward visa availability using the State Department's Visa Bulletin.

Difference between sponsoring a spouse in a preference category (husband or wife of a U.S. lawful permanent resident) and as an immediate relative (husband or wife of a U.S. citizen.)

If you are a U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) married to a citizen of another country, and want to petition for your spouse to receive a U.S.

To support their Form I-130, most couples submit a marriage certificate. But what do you do if your government doesn't provide these?

If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card, here's how to fill out the form that starts off the process.

All immigrating spouses must fill out Form I-130A to include with the U.S. citizen or permanent resident's I-130 petition.

A strong NOID response to USCIS's notification that it plans to deny the immigrant's application for lawful permanent residence might be your final chance to succeed in your case.

USCIS has become doubtful as to whether the documentation it receives showing termination of a prior marriages--particularly divorce decrees--are the real thing.

Learn more about how the adjustment of status process works for the immigrant spouse of a U.S. citizen.

What to expect in terms of examination, vaccinations, and more at the doctor's exam for U.S. lawful permanent residence.

Procedural steps to get a U.S. green card if your petitioning husband or wife is deceased.

Here is some guidance on what to bring to a personal interview at a district office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Opening a joint bank account is a good idea only if you'll really use it as a joint account!