Applying for a Marriage-Based Green Card

Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents may be eligible to apply for a Green Card. If you're married to a U.S. citizen you can usually apply right away. Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents can usually apply if they have a current priority date. The process requires you to share information about your relationship, prove your marriage is real, and meet other immigration requirements.

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Who is This Case for?

Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents
who previously filed Form I-130 and have current priority dates.

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Form Included in this Application

The forms required for this filing process vary depending on the circumstances of the applicant.

  • Form i-485Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
    24 Pages Required
  • Form i-864Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
    12 Pages Required
  • Form i-693Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
    *To be completed by a US Civil Surgeon
    14 Pages Required
  • Form i-130Petition for Alien Relative
    12 Pages If Needed
  • Form i-130ASupplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
    6 Pages If Needed
  • 2nd Form i-864Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
    12 Pages If Needed
  • Form i-864AContract Between Sponsor and Household Member
    8 Pages If Needed
  • Form g-1450Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
    1 Page If Needed
  • Form g-1650Authorization for ACH Transactions
    1 Page If Needed
  • Form i-765Application for Employment Authorization
    7 Pages If Desired
  • Form i-131Application for Travel Document
    14 Pages If Desired
  • Form g-1145E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
    1 Page If Desired

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for a Marriage-Based Green Card is determined on a case-by-case basis. The general requirements for this application are:

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  • Be legally married to a U.S. Citizen or be married lawful permanent resident with a current priority date.
  • Provide sufficient evidence that your marriage is genuine and not solely for immigration purposes.
  • The U.S. citizen or resident spouse must meet income requirements to sponsor the applicant, or an additional sponsor must be added.
  • Be able to provide proof of lawful entry into the United States.

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