‘Spouse Immigrant Visa’

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get a Green Card Through Marriage

Are you married to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident? Are you planning to marry a US citizen or lawful permanent resident? If so, you should know that you are eligible for a green card based on your marriage to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.

In this guide, you will find useful information about getting your US green card through marriage.

1. Introduction to Getting a Green Card Through Marriage

As the spouse of a US citizen or permanent resident, you are

If you are married to a non-citizen of the United States, and your husband or wife was refused an immigrant visa or green card that you and your spouse had applied for based on that marriage, you are probably shocked and upset. The sad truth of the matter is, however, that marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident gives an immigrant the right to apply for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence) — but offers no guarantee that the green card will be granted.

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