What is a marriage green card?

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A marriage green card allows the spouse of a US citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. The green card holder will have "permanent resident" status until they decide, if they wish, to apply for US citizenship, for which they will be eligible after three years.

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Marriage-Based Green Card Timeline

Total processing time for a marriage-based green card averages 17 months, depending on whether you are married to a US citizen or a US green card holder.

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Step 1: Establish the marriage relationship

The primary purpose of Form I-130, along with supporting documents , is to establish that your marriage is valid or in good faith.

The spouse who files the I-130 is called the "petitioner" or "sponsor." This is the spouse who is a US citizen or current green card holder. The spouse seeking a green card is called the "beneficiary" or "green card applicant."

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Supporting documents for I-130

 

» If the Petitioner is a United States Citizen(one of the following)

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• US Birth Certificate 

• Valid US passport

• naturalization certificate

• citizenship certificate

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad

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»If the Petitioner is a Permanent Resident 

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• Green Card (Green Card)

• Passport issued in another country and stamped for temporary permanent residence in the United States

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»Both Spouses (Petitioner and Beneficiary)

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proof of marriage

• Marriage certificate

• It would also help: Joint lease

• Joint bank statements

• photos of the couple together

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Proof of Marriage Termination

• divorce papers

• Death certificate of the former spouse

• cancellation certificate

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Proof of Name Change

• Court order for name change

• Adoption documents

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Supporting Documents for I-485

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Nationality Proof

• Birth certificate issued in another country

• Passport issued in another country

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Proof of Entry and Legal Status

• US visa

• I-94 Trip Record

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Others (if any)

• Judicial, police or prison records

• deportation document

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Supporting Documents for the DS-260 

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The beneficiary must present:

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Nationality Proof

• Birth certificate issued in another country

• Passport issued in another country

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Valid Proof of Marriage

• Marriage certificate

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Previous Marriage Completion Proof​

• divorce papers

• Death certificate of the former spouse

• cancellation certificate

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​Proof of Military Service

• DD-214 (if you served in the US military)

• Other US military service records

• Military service records from a country other than the United States

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Others (if any)

• Criminal record

• deportation document

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Supporting Documents for Financial Support (I-864)(Petitioner)

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Proof of ability to financially support spouse 

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• Copy of your most recent US federal income tax return

 - Additionally, these documents can strengthen your application with:

• Copies of your US federal income tax returns for the last 3 years

• Pay stubs for the last 6 months

• Letter from your employer to show proof of employment

• Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), or other investment account

• Bank statements

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 - If you use your home:

• Ownership document (such as title or deed)

• A recent appraisal by a licensed appraiser or a recent tax assessment

• A document showing the amount of each loan secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien on the home

 

 - If you use your second vehicle:

• Document of ownership (such as title or deed) for all vehicles, including the one you are listing as an asset

• A recent appraisal by a licensed appraiser or a statement from the dealer indicating the current value of the vehicle.

• Sponsoring spouse, financial co-sponsor (if applicable), and spouse seeking a green card

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Supporting Documents for Employment Authorization (I-765) (Beneficiary)

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Proof of entry and legal status in the US

• I-94 Trip Record

• valid US visa

• Passport issued in another country

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Proof of pending marriage-based green card application

• Notice of receipt ( Form I-797C) You need it if you are married to a Permanent Resident

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Proof of prior authorization to work in the United States

• Work permits prior(s), if any

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proof of nationality

• Birth certificate and photo ID

• Visa issued by the consulate of a country other than the United States

• Another national identity document with your photo and/or fingerprint

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proof of identity

• Two 2-inch by 2-inch passport photos 

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Supporting Documents for Travel Permit (I-131) (Beneficiary)

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Proof of identity (must show your name, date of birth and photo)

• Green card

• Passport (photo page only)

• Current work permit, if available

• Valid government issued driver's license

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Proof of current immigration status

• valid US visa

• Any other document issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that shows your current status, if any, in the United States (such as Form I-797 or "Notice of Action")

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Proof of pending marriage-based green card application

• Notice of Receipt (Form I-797 C)

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Additional proof of identity

• Two 2 x 2-inch passport photos

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Ourro Service:

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• Complete all relevant forms and send them to him for his signature.

• Gather the necessary supporting documents.

• Submitting your application package.

• Application filing fees charged by the government are not included in the price

plan (That only covers our work preparing forms).

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• 🖊 📋 After making the first payment, we will email you a

Authorization / contract that you can sign electronically.

 

• We will then email you a link to our form to

collect the necessary information to start your Process