Congratulations on your marriage!
If you and your spouse plan to live permanently together in the United States, the next step will be applying for a marriage-based green card or spousal visa.
What is a marriage green card?
A marriage green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. A green card holder will have “permanent resident” status until they decide — if they wish — to apply for U.S. citizenship, for which they become eligible after three years.Boundless helps you build a tailored visa plan for every step of the process, from forms to your immigration interview. Get started today!
A marriage green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. A green card holder will have “permanent resident” status until they decide — if they wish — to apply for U.S. citizenship, for which they become eligible after three years.Boundless helps you build a tailored visa plan for every step of the process, from forms to your immigration interview. Get started today!
How to get a marriage green card
Getting a green card through marriage is generally a three-step process:
- Establish the marriage relationship (Form I-130)
- Apply for the green card (Form I-485 or Form DS-260)
- Attend the green card interview and await approval
- This guide will walk you through each step, with links to more detailed information along the way. We’ll also explain the process for green card applicants living in the United States versus green card applicants living abroad.
You can also view the types of questions that you’re likely to encounter on a marriage green card application.
But first, we’ll go over the timeline and cost of applying for a marriage-based green card.