Marriage-Based Green Card
The fastest path to permanent residence for spouses. YO PELEO™ POR TI to secure your spouse's green card.
✅ No Wait Times for Immediate Relatives
Spouses of U.S. citizens are immediate relatives with no annual limits or waiting lists. Green cards are available immediately upon approval.
Two Paths to Marriage Green Cards
Spouse Inside U.S.
Adjustment of Status
- • File I-130 and I-485 concurrently
- • Stay in U.S. during process
- • Get work permit in 3-5 months
- • Interview at local USCIS office
- • Total time: 8-14 months
Spouse Outside U.S.
Consular Processing
- • File I-130 petition first
- • Process through NVC
- • Interview at U.S. embassy
- • Enter as permanent resident
- • Total time: 12-18 months
Proving a Bona Fide Marriage
Joint Documentation
- Bank accounts and credit cards
- Lease or mortgage documents
- Insurance policies (health, auto, life)
- Tax returns filed jointly
- Utility bills with both names
Relationship Evidence
- Photos together over time
- Travel records and itineraries
- Communication logs
- Affidavits from family/friends
- Wedding ceremony evidence
Living Together Proof
- Driver's licenses with same address
- Mail received at shared address
- Joint purchases and receipts
- Shared household expenses
Conditional vs. Permanent Green Card
Married Less Than 2 Years
Receive 2-year conditional green card (CR-1)
- Must file I-751 to remove conditions
- File within 90 days before expiration
- Prove ongoing marriage or get waiver
- Additional interview may be required
Married More Than 2 Years
Receive 10-year permanent green card (IR-1)
- No conditions to remove
- Can apply for citizenship after 3 years
- Renew every 10 years
- Full permanent resident rights
The Marriage Green Card Interview
What to Expect
- • Questions about relationship history
- • Daily life and routine questions
- • Home layout and details
- • Future plans together
- • May separate spouses for questioning
How to Prepare
- • Review application together
- • Organize all documents
- • Practice common questions
- • Dress professionally
- • Arrive early and together
Common Complications We Handle
- ✓ Prior marriages and divorce issues
- ✓ Age differences or cultural concerns
- ✓ Previous immigration violations
- ✓ Criminal history of either spouse
- ✓ Public charge requirements
- ✓ Prior removal orders
- ✓ Unlawful presence and waivers
8-14
Months Average
95%+
Approval Rate
24/7
Support Available
Secure Your Spouse's Future
Don't risk delays or denials. Get expert help with your marriage-based green card.