Learn everything about family-based immigration, including visa options, green card applications, sponsorship requirements, and step-by-step guidance to reunite with your loved ones.
This guide is for married couples where both spouses live in the United States and the sponsoring spouse is a U.S. citizen.If you haven’t already, first make sure to read our general overview of the marriage-based green card process, explained in… View Article
For married couples where one spouse is a permanent resident (“green card” holder), one spouse is a foreign national, and both live in the United States.
Start to Finish: Green Cards for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Living in the United StatesThe “Concurrent Filing” ProcessIf you are a U.S. citizen married to a foreign national and you’re both living in the United States, this article is for…… View Article
If you’ve ever been married before and seek a green card based on your current marriage, you’ll need to provide to the U.S. government a divorce decree (also known as a “divorce certificate“), a certificate of annulment, or a death certificate… View Article
When you’re applying for a marriage green card, one of the most important steps of the process is to prove not just that you’re married but also that your marriage is “bona fide.” A bona fide marriage means that you… View Article
The entire K-1 visa process currently takes approximately 3-6 months for applicants applying today. This timeline includes the processing of Form I-129F by USCIS (3-6 months), National Visa Center processing (6-8 weeks), and the wait for the visa interview (about… View Article
How long does it take to get a marriage green card?The current total wait time for a marriage-based green card averages about months. This will vary depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder… View Article
Government fees and other common expenses for green card applicants with children
The total K-1 visa cost typically ranges from $2,800 to $3,600 in 2024, encompassing mandatory government filing fees, medical examination costs, and various supporting expenses that couples often overlook. Our comprehensive guide breaks down every expense you’ll encounter during your… View Article
How to Get a Green Card If You’re On a Visitor VisaIf you’re visiting the United States for business or pleasure on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa and you recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you… View Article