Marriage-Based Green Card in San Francisco & San Jose
Marriage-Based Green Card Services in San Francisco & San Jose
Quality Legal Services for Marriage-Based Green Cards
Married couples made up of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and a foreign national spouse face challenges that other couples do not have to face. That is where marriage-based green cards come into play. These green cards are available for foreign national spouses so that the couple can live together in the United States. If you need these services, the experts here at Hurtubise Weber Law, LLP, can help. Our offices are conveniently located in both San Francisco, CA, and San Jose, CA, but we conveniently offer virtual counseling to save you time.
Eligibility to Obtain a Marriage-Based Green Card
Requirements to obtain a marriage-based green card include:
A couple must be legally married
The marriage must be bona fide, and documentation must be available to prove the bona fide. The petitioning spouse must have documentary proof of their status as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Marriage-Based Green Card Process
The marriage-based green card process includes establishing the relationship between the two parties. This is done through the submission of an I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and supporting documentation. The process also includes the foreign national spouse applying for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to obtain the green card. This step looks different depending on whether the foreign national is inside or outside the United States.
If the beneficiary is in the United States:
The beneficiary may be eligible to file a form called I-485, Petition to Adjust Status, with the USCIS. This form will be submitted with forms of additional and supporting evidence, including but not limited to the following:
Birth certificate
Proof of lawful entry to the U.S. (I-94 travel record)
Proof of nationality
If the beneficiary resides in the U.S., forms I-130 and I-485 may be filed concurrently.
If the beneficiary is outside of the United States:
If you are outside the United States and are seeking a green card, you can obtain permanent resident status through consular processing. This is when the USCIS approves and issues a visa on Form I-130. From here, once the petition is approved, it will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). From here, the beneficiary spouse will pay the appropriate fees, and file the needed immigrant visa documentation, including:
Form DS-260
Affidavit of Support
Civil documents
Financial documentation
Marriage-based green card processing may take one and a half to many years, depending on whether the petitioner is a citizen and whether the beneficiary is in the U.S. or abroad.
Contact Us for Marriage-Based Green Card Process Guidance
At Hurtubise Weber Law, we understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to know what to file when to file, and how to file to ensure your best chance of receiving a green card. That’s why we are so passionate about helping you achieve your immigration goals. Our team of knowledgeable immigration attorneys will be there with you every step of the way, providing you with the best chance of achieving your goals in a timely manner.
When you choose Hurtubise Weber Law, you can rely on our focused attention. With our help, you can have peace of mind as you and your spouse go through the marriage-based green card process together. Contact our expert attorneys in San Francisco and San Jose today to get started.