Immigration for Spouse
The Immigrant Visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident can obtain a green card and the ability to live and work in the U.S.
Case Approvals
General Process
Eligibility: Legally married to U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
Petition: Petitioner must be a citizen of U.S. or a Green card Holder in order to sponsor spouse
1. Filing the I-130 Petition – Filing for I-130 (Immigrant Visa Petition) & Supporting documents such as G-28, Petitioner's proof of US residency (naturalization certificate or green card), Marriage certification, Beneficiary official documents, + additional evidence
2. USCIS Processing – Once filed, the petition is reviewed and approved by USCIS.
3. Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status –
- If Spouse is living in foreign country: After I-130 Approval, Consular Processing will occur (Applying at US embassy / consulate)
- If Spouse is already in the US: File form I-485 Application
FAQ
Who can sponsor spouse immigration?
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
What is the difference between U.S. Citizen or LPR sponsoring immigration?
-- For U.S. Citizen sponsoring their immediate relatives (spouse), a visa is available and immediate processing will occur
-- For Green Card sponsoring their immediate relations (spouse), after the form I-130 is filed, petitioner/beneficiary will be placed on an waiting list and assigned a priority date.
What is the waiting time for LPR sponsored Spouse immigration?
The waiting period for petition for visa period can be up to 2.5 years. The wait time varies based on visa availability. Call our office to get the proximate processing time based on our real case experience.