Spouse of a U.S. Citizen is eligible to obtain a Green Card in America:
- A spouse is a legally wedded husband or wife.
- Merely living together does not qualify a marriage for immigration.
- Common-law spouses may qualify as spouses for immigration purposes depending on the laws of the country where the common-law marriage occurs.
- In cases of polygamy, only the first spouse may qualify as a spouse for immigration.
- Same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), along with their minor children, are now eligible for the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex spouses.
The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your spouse (husband or wife) to immigrate to the United States.
After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). Once received, the NVC will assign a case number for the petition.NVC will instruct the applicant to complete on line Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent.The NVC will begin pre-processing the applicant’s case by providing the applicant and petitioner with instructions to submit the appropriate fees. After the appropriate fees are paid, the NVC will request that the applicant submit the necessary immigrant visa documents, including the Affidavit of Support, application forms,any civil documents.NVC will Invoice you for your visa application fees. NVC will collect your visa application and supporting documentation. NVC will hold your visa petition until an interview can be scheduled with a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
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