Marriage Green Cards: What You Need to Know
The Law Offices of Gregory P. Turner, Cape Cod Green Card Attorney at Law
What is a Marriage Green Card?
A marriage green card is required if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen. The marriage green card allows your spouse to live and work anywhere in the U.S. It is important to note that after three years, a green card holder will be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship to become a permanent resident. Obtaining a marriage green card may require guidance. The Law Offices of Gregory P. Turner are here to help. Please do not hesitate to call today.
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How Do You Get a Marriage Green Card and an Immigration Lawyer Cape Cod?
Obtaining a marriage green card usually involves an attorney helping the process run smoothly. It is a three-step process, with other subsets within the major three steps. Other documentation is also required so that accountability and the validity of the marriage are evident.
What Steps and Documentation are needed?
Step One- To begin the process, fill out and submit Form I-130, also known as the “Petition for Alien Relative” to the Department of Homeland Security. This form is a statement that the marriage is valid. Other information and materials may be necessary to prove its validity.
Step Two- If your spouse physically lives in the U.S., the form to file is Form I-485, also known as the “Adjustment of Status” application to the USCIS. This is done to establish green card eligibility.
Step Three- The final step in the process is attending the green card interview for approval. It is another assessment of the marriage’s validity. The interviewer will ask personal questions to approve or deny the marriage green car
It is typically a safe idea to have legal counsel assist you and your spouse through this process to obtain a marriage green card. If you need an immigration lawyer in Cape Cod, the Law Offices of Gregory P. Turner are here for you and your spouse.