Spouse Application For Green Card In Franklin
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Marriage to the U.S. citizen is the most common and fastest way of getting a green card for a foreign national. If a foreign national marries the U.S. citizen abroad, the foreign national becomes an immediate relative of the U.S. spouse regardless of the place where marriage took place.
Getting a green card through marriage is a 3-step process: The U.S. citizen spouse establishes the marriage relationship by filing Form I-130. Apply for the green card through adjustment of status (Form I-485) if you're living in the U.S. or Form DS-260 if you're a foreign national living abroad.
485 never needs to be filed with 130. t can be filed concurrently sometimes. Usually that's the case when the beneficiary is an immediate relative but it's not a requirement to file concurrently. f you want, you can file 130, wait for approval, then file 485. Nobody stopping you.
If you are married to a US citizen and both of you live in the United States, you can apply for your green card (Lawful Permanent Residency) immediately after your marriage. There is no mandatory waiting period before you can submit your application.
If you are applying for a green card in the employment based category, then your spouse generally can apply for a green card with you. This is presuming that your spouse is in the United States and in legal status.
What Documents Do We Need for a Marriage Green Card? Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) Green Card Application Form (I-485) Online Green Card Application Form (DS-260) Financial Support Form (I-864) Work Permit Application Form (I-765) Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) Special Considerations. Related Information.
The average processing time for Form I-130 is around 12 months. This estimate is based on analysis by Boundless partner Track My Visa Now, who tracks wait times in real time, giving the most up-to-date estimates for Form I-130 petitions filed today.
The length of time it takes to get a green card varies depending on several factors, including the type of application you are submitting and current USCIS processing times. A marriage green card or spousal visa, for example, can take anywhere from 10–35 months.
Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse: Documentation showing joint ownership of property; A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together; Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
