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A structured pathway to U.S. permanent residency for spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. We help couples navigate every form, every interview, and every milestone — from the initial petition to the approved green card.
A marriage-based visa is one of the most direct routes to U.S. permanent residency. It is available to foreign nationals who are legally married to a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, allowing them to live, work, and build a life in the United States alongside their spouse.
Spouses of U.S. citizens qualify as "immediate relatives," which means there is no annual visa cap and processing typically moves faster than family preference categories. Spouses of lawful permanent residents file under the F2A preference category. Every marriage-based case centers on one question: proving a genuine, bona fide marriage — and that is where a well-prepared, document-driven case makes all the difference.
"A strong marriage-based case is built on evidence of a real life shared — we help couples present theirs clearly, thoroughly, and with dignity."
Selecting the right visa depends on the length of the marriage, the sponsor's status, and whether the spouse is inside or outside the United States.
For spouses married to a U.S. citizen for more than two years at the time of entry. Grants immediate, unconditional permanent residency upon admission to the United States.
Issued when the marriage is less than two years old at the time of admission. Grants a two-year conditional green card, followed by a joint petition to remove conditions.
A nonimmigrant option that allows the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while the immigrant visa petition is still pending with USCIS.
A marriage-based case stands or falls on two pillars: a legally valid marriage and strong evidence that the relationship is genuine. Here is what every file should include.
A civil marriage recognized in the place where it took place, supported by an official marriage certificate.
The petitioning spouse must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident able to file Form I-130.
Evidence that the marriage is genuine — not entered into solely for immigration benefits.
All previous marriages for both spouses must be legally ended, with divorce decrees or death certificates on file.
The sponsor must meet income requirements and file Form I-864 to show the spouse will not become a public charge.
Joint leases, bank accounts, tax filings, insurance policies, photos, and travel records showing a shared life.
The foreign spouse must be admissible to the U.S. — no disqualifying criminal, immigration, or health-related issues.
Both spouses should be prepared to confirm the details of their relationship during a USCIS or consular interview.
From strategy to submission, every marriage-based case we support follows the same structured, rigorous framework.
Start Your CaseWe review both spouses' backgrounds, the sponsor's status, and the length of the marriage to recommend the strongest pathway — IR-1, CR-1, or K-3.
We build a complete checklist: marriage certificate, prior divorce records, proof of shared life, financial records, and every supporting exhibit USCIS expects.
We organize every form — I-130, I-485 or DS-260, I-864 — and structure the evidence file so the adjudicator sees a clear, consistent picture of the relationship.
We coordinate filing, prepare both spouses for the interview, and stay with you through any RFEs or follow-up steps — including removal of conditions later on.
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