FAQs About Marriage-Based Visas

Can I Sponsor My Same-Sex Partner for a U.S. Green Card?

Does the process for applying for a green card as part of a same-sex married couple differ from the process for a same-sex couple?

What If I Die Before the Immigrant I'm Sponsoring Gets a Green Card?

The petitioner's death need not be the end of the immigrant's hopes of getting a U.S. green card.

Can Fiance Enter U.S. on Visa Waiver, Marry, Apply for Green Card (Adjustment of Status)?

Watch out for misuse of the visa waiver program leading to an accusation of visa fraud.

We’re Separated: Can I Continue With My Marriage-Based Green Card Application?

I came to the U.S. as a student, and fell in love with and married a fellow student. He is a U.S. citizen.

I Overstayed a Visa and Am Marrying a U.S. Citizen: Do I Need an I-601 Waiver?

Immediate relatives who entered the U.S. legally probably don't need an unlawful presence waiver.

Should We Open a Joint Bank Account Just to Satisfy USCIS That Our Marriage Is Bona Fide?

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

How Long Must I Be Married to a U.S. Citizen to Get U.S. Citizenship by Marriage?

What needs to happen between when you get married to a U.S. citizen and when you yourself can apply to naturalize?