One of the fastest and most efficient ways to obtain permanent residency, and later citizenship, in the United States, is through marriage to a U.S. citizen. However, a green card is not awarded automatically upon marriage, and the application process must be followed precisely. In addition, USCIS can scrutinize applications based on a marriage relationship, […]

U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) can apply to get a green card for their foreign spouses. The process of getting a green card for your spouse begins with preparing your supporting documents for Form I-130. Preparing for Form I-130 The following are the steps you can take to prepare to file the

One of the fastest ways to obtain a green card is to apply through your U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) spouse. If your marriage dissolves and ends in divorce, it’s important to know what type of green card you have. The effect of the divorce on your green card status depends on

A US citizen can marry a foreign national and create a path to the Green Card status. The process has a timetable, and it takes about 640 days. The Fiancé Visa The process begins when the US spouse applies for a Visa to bring his or her fiancé to the US. The US citizen may file

Applying for U.S. citizenship without renewing your green card may not necessarily disqualify your U.S. citizenship. However, the safest choice may be to apply for green card renewal with Form I-90 before you apply for citizenship. U.S. law states that if you are a permanent resident who is 18 years or older, you must have

Some immigration forms require proof that a marriage is authentic or bona fide. Two of the most common petitions that require such proof are: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Form I-130 establishes the relationship between a petitioner and the beneficiary seeking a Green Card, or permanent resident status. Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions

Green Card Expired Outside of Country If you are a permanent resident, you are required to carry a green card at all times. Green card holders are able to leave the United States to travel to other countries. In order to reenter the country, you will need to present a valid, unexpired green card at

What is the 30/60 Rule for Adjustment of Status? Many people come to the United States legally on nonimmigrant visas for tourism or family visits, for example. Once a person is in the United States, they may decide to apply for a Green Card to become a lawful permanent resident. If they are eligible, they

Becoming a United States citizen can be exciting, but it can also be confusing and complicated. Before you can apply for citizenship, also known as naturalization, there are likely certain requirements you must meet. In addition, the requirements can change based on your individual situation. These are the general requirements that must be met before

What is Form I-751? Form I-751 is the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Green Cards issued to conditional residents are good only for two years. Conditional Green Cards cannot be renewed. To maintain a legal residence, individuals who gained conditional resident status through marriage must use Form I-751 to apply for permanent status 90