Marriage-Based Green Card
The marriage-based Green Card is an immigration status that allows spouses of American citizens or Green Card holders to live and work legally in the United States. A Green Card based on marriage allows spouses to live together in the United States and receive social benefits such as education and health care.
What is a Marriage-Based Green Card?
The Green Card Based on Marriage allows spouses to live legally in the United States. This type of visa is granted on the basis of the marriage bond and may vary depending on both the duration of the marriage and the current status of the applicant.
Advantages
- Legal Right to Reside and Work: Offers the opportunity to live and work permanently in the United States.
- Family Reunification: Allows spouses and family members to live together in the United States.
- Naturalization: Provides the right to apply for American citizenship after a certain period of time.
- Social Security and Education: Allows you to benefit from the social and educational opportunities offered by the US.
Marriage-Based Green Card Application Requirements
In order to apply for a Green Card through marriage, the following requirements must be met
- Proof of Marriage
- Documents showing that the marriage is legally recognized (marriage certificate, joint bank accounts, invoices).
- Evidence proving that the marriage is real.
- Financial Qualification
- The sponsoring spouse must have a level of income that demonstrates that he/she can meet the applicant’s financial needs.
- Legal Entry
- The applicant must have entered the US on a legal visa. Illegal entries will block the application.
- Criminal Record
- Convictions, such as felony convictions, may affect the application.
- Residence in the United States
- The sponsoring spouse must be a US resident.
Green Card Application Process through Marriage
The application process is carried out in two different ways:
- Adjustment of Status within the United States:
- This method is used if one spouse is already in the US.
- Consular Processing from Outside the US:
- If the applicant spouse is outside the US, this process is handled through the local US consulate.
Application Process Steps
Completion of Form I-130:
The sponsoring spouse fills out the I-130 form and submits it to USCIS. This form is required to prove the marriage bond. If the spouse is a U.S. citizen, Forms I-485 and I-130 can be submitted simultaneously.
Medical Examination and DS-260 Form:
For consular processing, the DS-260 form is filled out and the applicant receives a medical examination report from a doctor.
Interview:
The applicant attends an interview at the consulate or USCIS office where questions about the authenticity of the marriage will be asked.
Approval and Green Card Delivery:
If the application is approved, the applicant receives his or her Green Card by mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marsan Akguc Law Firm offers professional support throughout the process for your Green Card applications based on marriage. Contact our expert team for a smooth and successful application.
The process usually takes between 6 Months - 3 Years but may vary depending on the type of application and the intensity of the processing.
If the I-130 form has been processed, you can travel outside the US, but travel authorizations must be obtained so that it does not negatively affect your process.
Yes, felony convictions can result in the application being rejected.
The application can be supported by using a co-sponsor.
Green Card holders based on marriage can usually apply for citizenship after 5 years.
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