Marriage-Based Green Cards
Attorney Seth Finberg
One of the most frequently asked questions from clients is “How can I get a green card?” The two most common pathways to becoming a green card holder are
It will be easier to understand your green card options if you are familiar with the following immigration law terms.
1) getting sponsored by a spouse/ immediate family member, OR
1) U.S. Citizens, OR 2) lawful permanent residents of the United States.
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Non-immigrant visa: A visa issued to enter the U.S. on a temporary basis (such as tourism, business, school, or work) Priority date: The date that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives your immigrant visa petition and puts you in the cue for a green card; after your application is approved, your priority date must be current before an immigrant visa is available Lawful Permanent Resident: An immigration status that allows you to live/work in the U.S. (a green card)
2) getting an employer sponsorship. The employment-based green card process is more challenging and much more difficult to obtain, as it requires a very particular set of skills. Additionally, applying for an employment-based green card is considerably more expensive, and the wait time is much longer. Fortunately, marriage-based green card options are usually available to foreign nationals who are married to
them to enter, work, permanently in the U.S.
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that provides an updated waiting list of immigrant visas (green cards) that are subject to quotas based on categories and countries of origin Immigrant visa: A visa that is issued to a foreign national allowing
Adjustment of Status: Adjusting your immigration status from a nonimmigrant to a lawful permanent resident Consular Processing: The process in which you apply for your immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate where you are currently living K-1 visa: A specific non-immigrant visa that allows a fiancé of a U.S. Citizen to enter the United States,
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