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Would you like to live permanently in the United States with your spouse who is a foreign national? If so, the next step is to apply for a marriage-based green card! Our technology simplifies the green card process by having you answer questions in a shorter period of time so that the entire case is expedited.
A marriage green card permits a U.S. citizen’s (or green card holder’s) spouse to legally live and work in the United States. The process to obtain a green card via marriage is typically simple and consists of these steps:
1. The U.S. citizen needs to submit an I-130 on behalf of their spouse.
2. If they came to the country legally then they may file the I-485 adjustment of status in order to stay in the U.S. otherwise Form DS-260.
3. Present yourself at the green card interview and then your case will be approved or denied.
Normally, the spouse will receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) within a 90-day window which allows them to work and in some instances they may be allowed to travel overseas.
If a green card is granted to a marriage that is less than 2 years old, a 2-year time limit will be imposed on the card. In order to receive a ten-year green card the couple needs to submit Form I-751 within the 90-day period before the expiration of the initial green card.
There are a number of ways to best prepare yourself for the green card interview in hopes of obtaining an approval. We’ve published tons of articles relating to marriage based green card interviews, document checklists, the difference between fiance visas and spouse visas and more to ensure your case has the best possible outcome.
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