How do I apply for a green card if I am married to a U.S. citizen?
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you are eligible to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) in Pennsylvania. One of the most common ways to obtain a green card through marriage is through the filing of an immigration petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The process is often referred to as adjustment of status. The first step in the process is to complete Form I-130, which is the Petition for Alien Relative. This form must be completed by your U.S. citizen spouse and filed with the USCIS. It is important to provide all required documentation and evidence to prove the authenticity of the marriage. Next, you will need to file Form I-485, which is the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. You will need to provide evidence that you are eligible for adjustment of status, including a copy of your passport, birth certificate, and Form I-797C (Notice of Action). This form will also need to be accompanied by the applicable filing fees and evidence that you have maintained valid nonimmigrant status in the U.S. The last step is to attend an interview with an immigration officer. During this interview, you and your U.S. citizen spouse will be asked questions about the marriage and the relationship. After the interview, the officer will determine eligibility and provide a notification of their decision. Once approved, you will receive your green card in the mail.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Si estás casado con un ciudadano estadounidense estás calificado para iniciar un proceso de inmigración para recibir una tarjeta verde, lo cual puede tomar meses, incluso años. La primera cosa que necesitas hacer es enviar el Formulario I-130, la Petición del Familiar Inmigrante, al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS). Una vez que la petición sea presentada, el USCIS determinará si la relación de matrimonio es real. Si es así, el USCIS le enviará una citación (llamado "aviso de presentación") para completar el proceso de solicitud y el examen médico. Una vez que se presente el Formulario I-485 para solicitar la tarjeta verde, el USCIS verificará su estatus migratorio y le otorgará una tarjeta verde si la solicitud es aprobada. Si el USCIS tiene alguna pregunta acerca de su solicitud, puede enviarle una carta de "solicitud de información". En este punto, el USCIS verificará los documentos que proporcionó para verificar su identidad y el estado de su relación. Probablemente también tendrá que presentar una entrevista de inmigración para demostrar que su matrimonio es real. Durante esta entrevista, el funcionario del USCIS le hará preguntas sobre su relación, documentos y otra información personal. Después de la entrevista, el USCIS decidirá si otorga o no la tarjeta verde.
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