Marriage Green Card: Understand the process and connect with an attorney
Options for foreign spouses seeking permanent residency in the U.S.
A pathway to permanent residency for spouses
Adjustment of Status
For foreign spouses already in the U.S., they can adjust their current visa status to a Green Card without leaving the country.
Spousal Visa (CR-1 / IR-1)
For foreign spouses living outside the U.S., they apply through consular processing and receive a visa to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.
What is marriage-based adjustment of status?
A Marriage Green Card through Adjustment of Status allows spouses of U.S. citizens already in the U.S. to apply for permanent residency.
- Available to spouses of U.S. citizens already in the U.S. on a valid visa.
- Applicants can remain in the U.S. while their application is processed.
- You can file Form I-130, and Form I-485 at the same time for faster processing.
What is a Marriage Green Card? Understanding CR-1 and IR-1 Spousal Visa
Marriage Green Card (CR-1/IR-1) allows foreign spouses of U.S. citizens or residents living outside the U.S. to obtain permanent residency.
- For spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents living outside the U.S.
- The foreign spouse applies through the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country.
- Once approved, the spouse enters the U.S. with a Green Card, granting immediate permanent residency.
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