Marriage-Based Green Cards: Building Your Future Together
Transitioning to life in the United States with your spouse is an exciting milestone, but the legal path to residency can be a complexity of paperwork, strict deadlines, and evolving regulations. At DP Legal Solutions, we specialize in streamlining the marriage-based green card process, ensuring your focus remains on your new life together while we handle the complexities of U.S. immigration law.
Understanding the Process
Whether you are already in the U.S. or living abroad, the path to a green card through marriage generally follows one of two routes. Our team provides comprehensive guidance for both:
- Adjustment of Status (AOS): For spouses currently in the U.S. on a valid non-immigrant visa. This process allows you to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country.
- Consular Processing: For spouses currently residing outside the U.S. This involves working with the National Visa Center (NVC) and attending an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
How We Support Your Journey
Navigating USCIS requirements requires precision. A single missing signature or an incomplete evidence folder can lead to months of delays or a denial. DP Legal Solutions provides a hands-on approach to every stage of your application:
- Evidence of a “Bona Fide” Marriage: The burden of proof is on the couple to show the marriage is genuine. We help you compile a robust portfolio of shared financial responsibilities, cohabitation, and life events.
- Form Preparation: We meticulously manage the filing of Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status), and all supporting documentation like work permits (EAD) and travel authorization.
- Affidavit of Support: We guide sponsors through the financial requirements (Form I-864) to ensure they meet the federal poverty guidelines necessary to support the applicant.
- Interview Preparation: The green card interview can be intimidating. We conduct mock interviews to help you and your spouse feel confident and prepared for the questions a consular or USCIS officer may ask.
Overcoming Challenges
Not every case is straightforward. Our firm has extensive experience handling “red flag” situations, including:
- Short duration of marriage before filing.
- Significant age gaps between spouses.
- Previous immigration violations or complex criminal histories.
- Navigating the transition from a K-1 Fiancé Visa to a Green Card.
Note: If you have been married for less than two years at the time your green card is approved, you will receive “Conditional Residency.” We also assist clients in filing the I-751 petition to remove these conditions later on.
Start Your Chapter with Confidence
The peace of mind that comes with professional legal representation is invaluable when your family’s future is on the line. At DP Legal Solutions, we don’t just process files; we advocate for couples.
Ready to take the first step toward your permanent residency?
Contact DP Legal Solutions today for a comprehensive case evaluation. Let us turn your “happily ever after” into a legal reality.
