FAQ: How do I apply for a Green Card/Permanent Residence as the Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen?
In order to obtain a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, you and your fiancé(e) must intend to marry each other within 90 days of your foreign fiancé(e) entering the U.S as a K-1 nonimmigrant. After you get married within that period, you may apply for adjustment of status, the process in which your spouse (former fiancé(e)) obtains permanent residence. Find out more about this process in our FAQ.
Success Stories: Naturalization granted to permanent resident from the Philippines married to US Citizen at the NYC Field Office
We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a permanent resident from the Philippines married to a U.S. Citizen at the USCIS New York City Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Permanent Residence Granted to Transgender Filipina based on marriage to her U.S. citizen spouse
We recently received an approval for legal permanent residence (a green card) for a transgender Filipina client based on her marriage to her U.S. citizen spouse and it was granted without an interview. Congratulations to our clients!
FAQ: How do I change my address with USCIS? What is form AR-11?
If you are a foreign national in the United States, generally you must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This is especially important if you have a pending application. Find out how to change your address with USCIS in this FAQ.
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for Mexican DACA recipient who entered on Advance Parole
We recently received an approval for an adjustment of status application filed on behalf of a Mexican DACA recipient who entered on Advance Parole petitioned by her U.S. citizen husband. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Humanitarian Reinstatement Granted for Ecuadorian Unmarried Daughter of U.S. Citizen
We recently received an approval for a Humanitarian Reinstatement petition we filed on behalf of an unmarried daughter of a U.S. Citizen who passed away before the completion of the immigration visa processing. The case is now reinstated and the client can now proceed with the visa processing at the National Visa Center. Congratulations to our client!
Success Stories: Immigrant Visa Based on Marriage Issued to Philippine National at the U.S. Consulate in Manila
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Philippine national based on marriage to her U.S. Citizen Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Manila. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Permanent Residence Granted for Adjustment of Status applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval for legal permanent residence (a green card) for a national of the Philippines petitioned by her adult U.S. citizen daughter and it was granted without an interview. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for military spouse from Venezuela
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our Venezuelan client through her U.S. citizen husband who is an active military service member in the Air Force. Congratulations to our clients!
What is the Visa Bulletin? How do I read the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas during a specific month and includes Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing Applications, indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified by DOS to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Learn more on how to read the bulletin and find out developments for October 2023 and November 2023.
Success Stories: I-130 Spousal and Stepchild Petition approved for nationals from the Philippines
We recently received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a spousal and stepchild petition by a U.S. citizen petitioner for nationals of the Philippines. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Naturalization based on marriage to U.S. citizen spouse granted to permanent resident from the Philippines at the Houston Field Office
We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a Philippine national married to a U.S. Citizen at the USCIS Houston Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Green Card Approved for Adjustment of Status Applicant with J-1 Waiver from Finland
We recently received an approval for an adjustment of status application filed on behalf of a U.S. citizen and his spouse who is a national of Finland and who required a J-1 waiver. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: 10-year green card issued to I-751 removal of temporary conditions applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval for form I-751 application removal of temporary conditions jointly filed by our client from the Philippines and her U.S. citizen spouse, which was granted without a request for evidence and without an interview! Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for adjustment of status applicant from Peru
We recently received a marriage-based green card approval for a Peruvian National. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Immigrant Visa Based on Marriage Issued to Mexican National at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Mexican national based on marriage to her U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Congratulations to our clients!
News Alert: USCIS extends Green Card validity for Conditional Residents with a pending I-751 or I-829
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. This change started on January 11, 2023, for Form I-829 and on January 25, 2023, for Form I-751.
Can I naturalize after three years of permanent residence based on marriage to my U.S. citizen spouse?
If you have received your permanent residence through marriage, you may not have to wait the standard 5 years of permanent residency to apply for citizenship. In this case, you may apply to naturalize (obtain U.S. citizenship) in three years, if you continue living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse and meet the other requirements for naturalization.
10 Steps to a Successful Marriage-Based Green Card Application
A marriage-based green card grants permanent residency to the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder allowing them to live and work in the United States. What are the steps in the green card process?
Top 10 FAQ on Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
What documents do I need to submit with my marriagebased green card petition? What questions will I be asked during the green card interview? How much do I need to make in order to file a green card petition for my spouse? I received a green card through marriage, when can I apply for citizenship? My spouse and I have divorced. Can I still continue with the green card process? Find out the answer to these and other frequently asked questions regarding marriage-based green card applications in our FAQ blog post.