How do I apply for an immigrant visa for a spouse?

In Washington, applying for an immigrant visa for a spouse is done through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The process involves completing several steps, with the first step being the filing of a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130). This petition requires the petitioner to provide proof that a legal and valid marriage exists between them and their intended immigrant spouse. Additionally, the petitioner must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. The petitioner must also provide evidence the immigrant recipient has not violated U.S. immigration laws. After the I-130 is filed and approved, the immigrant beneficiary must file an Application for Immigrant Visa (Form DS-260). This form requires the immigrant beneficiary to provide personal information as well as contact information, birth information, and a photograph. The application must also include proof of financial support such as a support affidavit from the petitioner. The immigrant beneficiary will also have to have their fingerprints, photograph, and signature taken during their interview. The immigrant beneficiary will be required to answer questions about their background during the interview. During the interview, the immigrant beneficiary will be informed of whether their visa application has been approved or denied. Once the immigrant beneficiary’s visa is approved, they will receive a visa packet with instructions on how to finalize their permanent residence in the United States. The immigrant beneficiary will need to follow the instructions in the packet, which includes obtaining medical insurance and a medical examination, to successfully complete the visa process.

THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.

La forma de solicitar una visa de inmigrante para un cónyuge varía según el estado en el que esté presentando la solicitud. En Washington, los solicitantes deben completar el formulario I-130, Petición de Familia, que se puede obtener en línea en el sitio web del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. También se deben adjuntar documentos como el acta de nacimiento del cónyuge solicitante, pruebas de relaciones matrimoniales, pruebas de capacidad financiera del patrocinador y copias de pasaportes o documentos de identifiación válidos. El solicitante también debe proporcionar dos fotografías recientes, así como una prueba de seguro médico y pruebas de que ha completado el examen médico. La solicitud de visa de inmigrante para el cónyuge debe enviarse junto con las tasas de solicitud apropiadas. Después de completar los pasos anteriores, el solicitante recibirá una notificación de que su solicitud se sometió correctamente. Una vez que se aprobó la visa de inmigrante, el cónyuge será citado para una entrevista y puede ser elegible para obtener una tarjeta verde.

Related FAQs

Are there any restrictions on who I can sponsor for citizenship?
How do I apply for an immigrant visa for a spouse?
What documents do I need to apply for a non-immigrant visa?
What documents do I need to apply for adjustment of status?
How do I apply for an adjustment of status?
How do I apply for an immigrant visa for an adopted child?
What is the process for applying for an advance parole?
What is an immigration judge and what does an immigration judge do?
How do I apply for the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Program?
What is a U visa?

How do I apply for an immigrant visa for a spouse?

Related FAQs

Related Blog Posts