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Marriage Based Green Card Application

You should Know:

A U.S.-based spouse who is filing marriage-based green card application for his/her spouse who is outside the U.S. or who is in the U.S. on a visa status has two different categories:

A U.S. citizen petitioner’s application for a spouse is called Immediate Relative category.

A Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)’s application for a spouse is called Preference category.

It is always important for a foreign national beneficiary spouse to maintain visa status till he/she gets the Green Card issued. However, there can be some relaxation for U.S. citizens’ spouses.

Some of the issues that you may need help about:

How a U.S. Citizen can file green card application while spouse is in U.S. on a visa.

Visiting U.S. on visitor visa while I-130 petition is pending or not ready for interview.

How to prepare application for removal of conditions before two-year validity green card expires

Filing citizenship after 3 years of marriage-based green card

Filing K-1 fiancé visa before getting married v/s filing I-130 petition after getting married

Income requirement for financial sponsorship

Maintenance of Permanent Resident Status (for Green Card holder)
  • What are the rights and responsibility after becoming a green card holder
  • Extended stay out of U.S. after becoming a Green Card holder.
  • How to maintain eligibility for citizenship application.

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